The Philippine government strengthened its push to attract high-impact investments that advance key industries, create jobs, and transfer technology, during the Philippine Executive Forum held on 20 April 2026 at San Francisco, USA.
Speaking at the event, Finance Secretary Frederick D. Go emphasized that in today’s volatile global environment, countries that are able to sustain growth, manage external shocks, and maintain policy credibility are increasingly attracting global capital—strengths the Philippines has steadily built in recent years.
Secretary Frederick Go also highlighted key advantages that position the Philippines as a preferred investment destination, including a large and young English-speaking workforce, a reform-driven policy environment, a strong and stable macroeconomic base, a growing pipeline of investment-ready sectors, a fast-expanding digital economy that is broadening growth opportunities, and its strategic partnership with the United States.
The Marcos Jr. administration’s priority high-impact sectors for investment were showcased, namely semiconductors and electronics, mineral processing, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, agriculture, steel, renewable energy, infrastructure, and tourism.
“We are encouraging investments in high-impact sectors that will create meaningful jobs and support the development of our communities. These are our strategic investment pillars, and they represent both growth and stability,” he said.
Amid shifting global trade patterns and geopolitical uncertainty, the Philippines continues to pursue a calibrated economic strategy anchored on macroeconomic stability and structural reforms.
Secretary Frederick Go reaffirmed that the country’s economic fundamentals remain intact and on solid footing, supported by sustained growth, manageable inflation, a strong labor market, and prudent fiscal management.
Led by the Department of Finance (DOF) and co-organized by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the Philippine Executive Forum also featured a presentation by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Undersecretary Ceferino R. Rodolfo on trade and investment updates and opportunities, followed by a panel discussion.
The event was attended by US-based ecosystem leaders and senior executives from the private sector, including Bay Area Council President and Chief Executive Officer Sean Randolph; Autodesk Senior Director Allison Rose; ATMO Chief Executive Officer Alex Levy; and Scrubbed Chief Executive Officer Vince de Leon.
Members of the Philippine delegation included Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) President and Chief Executive Officer Jake Bingcang and BSP Senior Assistant Governor Edna Villa.
