Philippine FDI Inflows Decline 17.8% in H1 2026 Amid Investment Slump
Net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in the Philippines for the first half of 2026 fell by 17.8% year-on-year to $3.382 billion. Declines in net investments in debt instruments, indicating lower intercompany borrowings, and reinvestment of earnings contributed to the slump. June alone saw a decrease from the previous month, with net equity investments turning negative.
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