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FDI inflows hit 4-month high
The Freeman
|February 12, 2026
Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the Philippines rose for a second consecutive month in November, offering early signs of stabilization after a softer stretch marked by political noise, adverse weather disruptions and global trade uncertainties.
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Data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed net foreign direct investments stood at $897 million in November 2025, marking the highest monthly level in four months or since the $1.27 billion in July.
The November outturn was also an improvement from the $642 million recorded in October, bringing inflows closer again to the $1-billion mark. Still, it was a tad lower than the $900 million a year ago.
By source, South Korea emerged as the leading contributor to FDI inflows in November, with most investments directed to the manufacturing sector.
On a cumulative basis, net FDI inflows for January to November 2025 fell by 22.1 percent to $7.1 billion from $9.08 billion a year prior, reflecting a more cautious investment environment over much of the year.
This story is from the February 12, 2026 edition of The Freeman.
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