Manila: The country's higher investor relations score signifies the Philippines' efforts to provide investors and credit rating companies with comprehensive and timely information they need, as well as access to key officials and resource persons, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.
According to Philippines News Agency, the Philippines' score for investor relations practices increased to 49.3 out of 50 points in 2025 from 48.9 in 2024, as reported in the '2025 Investor Relations and Debt Transparency Report' by the Institute of International Finance (IIF). The Washington D.C.-based global association of financial industry players ranked the Philippines second out of 54 countries, just behind Indonesia, which received the top score of 49.4.
The 2025 IIF investor relations assessment covered 54 emerging and frontier markets from different geographical regions. The evaluation was based on three key components: investor relations, debt transparency, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data and policy dissemination.
The Philippines also achieved a score of 12.3 out of 13 on debt transparency, ranking the country third-alongside Brazil and Chile-among the surveyed nations. The BSP highlighted that this reflects the Philippines' improved transparency practices and the presentation of debt and ESG data in a market-friendly format.
Furthermore, the Philippines secured a perfect score of 4 out of 4 in ESG Data and Policy Dissemination. This top mark, according to the BSP, evaluates the availability of ESG data and information on policy dissemination practices, including ESG debt issuances and forward-looking budgetary and fiscal policies, as well as consideration of investors' feedback into policy decisions.
'The IIF assessment recognizes the concerted efforts of the economic team to provide information and answer questions about the Philippines' strong macroeconomic fundamentals and ongoing structural reforms,' said Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli Remolona Jr. He also emphasized the BSP's commitment to working with the government to further improve the country's investor relations through enhanced dialogues with creditors and continuous data transparency.
The central bank's investor relations program focuses on proactive outreach to the global investment community with regular updates, easy access, and comprehensive information online. Initiatives include regular roadshows, investor briefings, and specially-arranged meetings, all contributing to deeper investor trust and economic resilience. Aside from fiscal, monetary, and other economic information, the BSP's investor relations program also covers ESG data.
