Philippines Ranks Second in 2025 Global IR Survey

The Philippines’ score for investor relations practices rose to 49.3 out of 50 in 2025 from 48.9 in 2024, according to the 2025 Investor Relations and Debt Transparency Report by the Institute of International Finance.

The Washington-based global association of financial institutions ranked the Philippines second among 54 countries, reflecting the country’s consistently strong performance in global assessments.

The improved score highlights the Philippines’ continued efforts to provide investors and credit rating agencies with timely, comprehensive information and direct access to key officials.

Indonesia topped the list with a score of 49.4, followed by the Philippines at 49.3, Brazil with 49.0, Turkey with 48.4, and Hungary with 47.2.

The Philippines placed first in 2024 and third in 2023, a significant climb from 12th in 2022.

“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 Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr.

“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,” he added.

The BSP’s investor relations program emphasizes proactive engagement with the global investment community through regular updates, streamlined access, and a robust online presence.

Initiatives include roadshows, investor briefings, and targeted meetings, all designed to foster investor confidence and support economic resilience.

In addition to fiscal, monetary, and economic data, the BSP’s investor relations program includes environmental, social, and governance data.

The 2025 IIF assessment evaluated 54 emerging and frontier markets across various regions based on three components: investor relations, debt transparency, and ESG data and policy dissemination.

The Philippines scored 12.3 out of 13 in Debt Transparency, tying for third place with Brazil and Chile among the 54 countries surveyed.

This score reflects the country’s improved practices in presenting debt and ESG information in an accessible, market-friendly format.

The Philippines also received a perfect score of 4 out of 4 in ESG Data and Policy Dissemination, the highest possible rating.

This component assesses the availability of ESG data, the transparency of related policy announcements, ESG debt issuances, and how investor feedback is incorporated into policymaking.

The IIF sets standards for best practices in investor relations and data dissemination, aligned with the Principles for Stable Capital Flows and Fair Debt Restructuring for emerging and frontier markets.

The 2025 IIF assessment is based on desk research and survey responses to evaluate and rank investor relations practices globally.

For more information, read the full report here: https://www.iif.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=6un67bl3BWQ%3d&portalid