UMVA has learned that the Philippines has made a notable leap in the M&A Attractiveness Index, climbing one spot to 64th out of 148 countries in the 2025 edition.
The country's index score stands at 49% out of 100%, significantly below the Asia index score of 72%, sparking questions about the factors holding it back from reaching its full potential.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the index evaluates countries based on six critical factor groups that determine their ability to attract and sustain mergers and acquisitions business activities.
These factors include regulatory and political environment, economic and financial stability, technological advancements, socioeconomic conditions, infrastructure and assets, as well as environmental, social, and governance standards.
The Philippines' modest improvement in ranking raises hopes that it may be on the right track to enhancing its appeal to M&A activities, but challenges remain to be addressed.
