The Philippines has secured first place among 57 countries in the Institute of International Finance’s 2026 Investor Relations and Debt Transparency Report, marking a return to the top spot after ranking second in 2025 and leading the list in 2024. This recognition highlights the country’s consistent dedication to transparency, accountability, and the timely release of critical economic and financial information.
The annual IIF review evaluates nations based on their investor relations performance, covering how accessible and reliable sovereign debt data is, as well as the quality of environmental, social, and governance or ESG disclosures and related policies. Such open and prompt reporting helps build stronger investor confidence and enables more informed investment choices. The Philippines also earned a perfect 4.0 score for its ESG data sharing and policy communication, underscoring its commitment to thorough and clear sustainability reporting.
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. welcomed the result, noting that it validates the combined work of the government in upholding openness and accountability. He added that these efforts boost trust from investors and solidify the country’s standing in global financial markets.
Launched in 2005, the IIF’s yearly assessment uses 23 separate standards to measure performance, and acts as a reference for best practices across emerging and developing economies. The Philippines’ investor relations program, managed by the BSP’s Investor Relations Group, was set up in 2001, making it one of the very first initiatives of its kind anywhere in the world.
