MANILA — Foreign direct investments (FDIs) in the Philippines posted net inflows of US$320 million in September 2025, with Japan emerging as the top source and the manufacturing sector as the largest recipient.

On a cumulative basis, FDI net inflows reached US$5.5 billion from January to September 2025. Equity capital placements during the first three quarters were primarily sourced from Japan, the United States, and Singapore, and were mostly invested in manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, and real estate industries.

FDI inflows during the period were equivalent to 1.6 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).