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flag FDI in the Philippines dropped to $320M in September 2025, lowest in over five years, due to a corruption scandal, prompting a $400M ADB loan for reforms.

flag Foreign direct investment in the Philippines fell to $320 million in September 2025, the lowest in over five years and a 25.8% drop from the same month the previous year, according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. flag For the first nine months of 2025, FDI totaled $5.537 billion, down 22.2% from 2024. flag The decline follows a major corruption scandal involving flood-control projects, which has eroded investor confidence. flag In response, the Asian Development Bank approved a $400 million policy-based loan to improve the business environment, focusing on regulatory reform, digital infrastructure, and renewable energy, aiming to boost investment and economic growth.

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