Philippines among top markets for investor relations

The Philippines improved its standing in a recent global survey on investor relations and transparency, reflecting efforts to enhance the availability and clarity of economic and environmental data for international stakeholders.

According to the 2025 Investor Relations and Debt Transparency Report released by the Institute of International Finance (IIF), the country’s investor relations score rose to 49.3 out of 50, up from 48.9 in 2024. The score places the Philippines second among 54 emerging and frontier markets, trailing only Indonesia, which earned 49.4.

The Washington, D.C.-based IIF assessed participating countries across three areas: investor relations, debt transparency, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data and policy dissemination.

In addition to its near-perfect overall score, the Philippines also scored 12.3 out of 13 on debt transparency, sharing the third spot with Brazil and Chile. The country achieved a perfect score of 4 out of 4 in ESG data and policy dissemination, a metric that evaluates the quality and availability of sustainability-related disclosures and responsiveness to investor concerns.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), which leads the country’s investor relations initiatives, welcomed the results, saying they reflect “the concerted efforts of the economic team” to provide regular updates and maintain open communication with investors and credit rating agencies.

“The BSP remains committed to working with the government to further improve the country’s investor relations through enhanced dialogues with creditors and continuous data transparency,” said BSP Governor Eli Remolona Jr.

The BSP’s investor relations program includes online data portals, policy briefings, investor roadshows, and other forms of proactive engagement aimed at strengthening investor confidence and showcasing macroeconomic fundamentals and structural reforms.