PHL net external liability position narrows to $58.2 billion at end-September

THE PHILIPPINES’ international investment position (IIP) was at a net external liability of $58.2 billion as of September 2025, narrowing from the previous quarter, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said.

Central bank data showed that end-September’s net liability position was 13.2% narrower than the $67 billion seen at end-June. It was also down by 7.1% from the $62.7 billion logged a year prior.