Emerging markets lift DPF to P12bn

The fund’s AUM increased from P11.85 billion in March 2026, whilst its overall investment portfolio delivered a quarterly return of seven percent. The DPF is the country’s second largest pension fund in terms of assets.

In an update to members, the DPF said emerging market equities were the strongest-performing asset class during the second quarter, recording a 27.03% return in pula terms. China equities followed with a 19.77% return, while global equities gained 11.43%.