The country’s higher investors 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.

The Philippines’ score for investor relations practices went up to 49.3 out of 50 points in 2025 from 48.9 in 2024, according to the “2025 Investor Relations and Debt Transparency Report” of 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.

The Philippines follows Indonesia, which received the top score of 49.4.

The 2025 IIF investor relations assessment covers 54 emerging and frontier markets from various geographical regions.

The evaluation is based on three key components, which include investor relations, debt transparency, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data and policy dissemination.

The Philippines also scored 12.3 out of 13 on debt transparency, ranking the country third—together with Brazil and Chile—among the 54 surveyed countries.

The BSP said this reflects the Philippines’ enhanced transparency practices and presentation of debt and ESG data in a market-friendly format.

The Philippines likewise achieved a perfect 4 out of 4 in ESG Data and Policy Dissemination, the highest possible mark which the BSP said evaluates the availability of ESG data and information on policy dissemination practices, including ESG debt issuances and forward-looking budgetary and fiscal policies, and consideration of investors’ feedback into policy decisions, among others.

“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.

“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.”

The central bank’s investor relations program emphasizes 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. (PNA)