The Philippines ranked first among 57 countries in the Institute of International Finance’s 2026 Investor Relations and Debt Transparency Report, underscoring the country’s commitment to transparency, accountability and timely disclosure of key economic and financial information.
The country regained the top ranking after placing first in 2024 and second in 2025.
The annual report assesses investor relations practices, including the accessibility and quality of sovereign debt data, as well as the disclosure of environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies and information. The IIF said transparent and timely disclosure helps strengthen investor confidence and supports informed investment decisions.
“The BSP welcomes this recognition as it affirms the government’s collective efforts to promote transparency and accountability,” Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. said.
“These efforts help strengthen investor confidence and reinforce the Philippines’ credibility in global financial markets,” he added.
The Philippines also earned a perfect score of 4.0 for ESG data and policy dissemination, reflecting its commitment to transparent and comprehensive sustainability reporting.
The Institute of International Finance has conducted its annual assessment of governments’ investor relations practices since 2005. The evaluation measures countries against 23 criteria and serves as a benchmark for investor relations practices among emerging markets and developing economies.
The Philippines’ sovereign investor relations program, led by the BSP Investor Relations Group, was established in 2001 and is one of the earliest such programs in the world.