Net FDI inflows into the Philippines rose to $610 million in April 2025, up 7.1 per cent YoY, led by Japanese investments in manufacturing, as per BSP.
Debt instruments drove the increase, while equity capital placements dropped 94.1 per cent.
Despite April’s growth, January–April inflows fell 33.4 per cent to $2.4 billion, meeting only 24 per cent of the annual $10 billion target.