Most CEOs Upbeat on Industry Outlook

But urge gov't action on infra, corruption

- By Louella Desiderio

This is according to a survey of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) and PwC Philippines.

Results of the 2025 Philippine CEO Survey showed that 83 percent of CEOs are confident about their industry's prospects for the next 12 months, down from 86 percent in last year's survey.

The survey also showed that 84 percent of Philippine CEOs expect revenue growth.

Conducted from July 22 to Aug. 25, the survey covered nearly 200 Philippine-based CEOs.

The CEO's positive outlook rests on the country's solid macroeconomic fundamentals including sound monetary policy, strong banking system and inflation that has remained within the government's target.

Philippine-based CEOs expect economic growth in the next 12 months to be driven by infrastructure development (65 percent), domestic consumption (62 percent) and government spending (41 percent).

In terms of satisfaction in government performance, Trissy Rogacion, deals and corporate finance partner at PwC Philippines said Philippine-based CEOs are "generally happy with how our government is managing inflation, forging stronger relationships with other nations and pushing for infrastructure."