MANILA – Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (SAPIEA) Secretary Frederick Go has pledged to continue aggressively pursuing foreign investments even after the dissolution of his office, emphasizing that the momentum built in 2025 will carry forward under a restructured setup. The assurance came on December 22, 2025, following reports of the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA) being phased out as part of government streamlining efforts.
Go, who concurrently serves as President and CEO of Robinsons Land Corporation, highlighted key 2025 achievements:
- Record FDI approvals surpassing targets.
- Major commitments from US, Japan, and EU firms in semiconductors, renewables, and data centers.
- Streamlined processes via the “Green Lane” for strategic projects.
“The work doesn’t stop—the investment promotion framework we’ve established remains intact,” Go said, noting coordination with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Board of Investments (BOI), and Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) will persist. He expressed confidence that the President’s economic team will sustain the “whole-of-government” approach to attract quality investments amid global competition.
The OSAPIEA dissolution—part of broader rightsizing under Executive Order No. 71—shifts functions to existing agencies like DTI and BOI, aiming for efficiency. Critics worry about potential momentum loss, but Go countered: “We’ve laid strong foundations—the Philippines remains open for business.”
As 2025 closes with FDI inflows projected at $10+ billion, Go’s vow signals continuity: Investment courtship isn’t tied to one office—it’s national priority.
Investment Highlights Under OSAPIEA (2025):
| Sector | Key Commitments |
|---|---|
| Semiconductors/Electronics | US/Japan expansions |
| Renewables/Data Centers | EU investments |
| Overall FDI Target | Exceeded; ~$10B+ inflows |