The Philippines reports a significant 27.8% drop in foreign direct investment for March 2025.

The Philippines saw a 27.8% drop in foreign direct investment (FDI) net inflows in March 2025, totaling $498 million, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. This decline, attributed to lower inflows in debt instruments, equity capital, and reinvestment of earnings, marks a 41.1% decrease in FDI for the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. The finance department is calling for improvements in business conditions to attract more investment.