FDI net inflows fall to $642 M

Foreign direct investments into the country plunged by nearly 40 percent in October

- By KEISHA TA-ASAN

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.

Despite the sharp decline, October posted the highest monthly inflow in three months or since the $1.27-billion level recorded in July 2025. On a month-on-month basis, inflows more than doubled, rising by 100.6 percent from the five-year low of $320 million in September.

“Foreign direct investments into the Philippines posted net inflows of $642 million in October 2025,” the BSP said. “Japan was the top source of FDIs, while corporations engaged in financial and insurance activities were the biggest recipients of FDIs during the month.”