Foreign direct investments (FDIs) into the Philippines reached a net US$897 million in November 2025, lifting total inflows for the first eleven months of the year to US$7.1 billion. The increase shows that foreign investors continue to put new money into the country despite global uncertainty.
Investment flows in November were led by South Korea, with most funds going into manufacturing. For January to November, the bulk of equity investments came from Japan, the United States, Singapore, and South Korea, and were mainly channeled to manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, and real estate.
The shift of foreign funds toward manufacturing and trade-related sectors suggests investors are betting on the Philippines’ role in production, supply chains, and domestic consumption. In plain terms, this means more capital for factories, businesses, and property development—supporting job creation, higher economic activity, and more stable growth as the year draws to a close.
