FDI net inflows fall to $642 millionMANILA, Philippines — Foreign direct investments (FDI) inflow to the Philippines plunged by nearly 40 percent year-on-year in October, although the month saw a rebound from September’s five-year low as investors remained largely cautious amid political and policy uncertainties. Preliminary data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed net FDI inflow fell by 39.8 percent to $642 million in October 2025 from $1.07 billion in the same month in 2024. “Foreign direct investments into the Philippines posted net inflows of $642 million in October 2025,” the BSP said. Nonresidents’ net investments in equity capital, excluding reinvestment of earnings, rose by 17.1 percent to $117 million from $100 million a year ago. Equity capital placements increased by 10.7 percent to $135 million, while withdrawals declined by 17.4 percent to $19 million.

Source: Philippine Star January 13, 2026 16:36 UTC