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Frederick D. Go is a Filipino government official and former business executive who currently serves as the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration. He previously served as the CEO of Robinsons Land Corporation.[1]
Frederick D. Go | |
|---|---|
| Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs | |
| Assumed office January 2024 | |
| President | Ferdinand Marcos Jr. |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Frederick D. Go |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila University (BS) |
| Occupation | Government official, former business executive |
| Known for | Economic adviser to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. |
Early life and education
editGo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Engineering from the Ateneo de Manila University.[2]
Career
editBusiness career
editGo, a member of the prominent Gokongwei family, served as CEO of Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC), one of the country's largest developers of shopping malls and residential properties. He stepped down from this position and several other corporate roles effective January 8, 2024, to join the Marcos administration.[3]
Government service (2024–present)
editGo was appointed as the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (SAPIEA), a position with Secretary rank. In this role, he oversees initiatives to enhance the Philippines' investment climate. The office was newly created to implement government economic programs with the goal of establishing the Philippines as a leading investment hub in Asia.[4]
Economic initiatives
editIn his role as SAPIEA, Go has emphasized the importance of transformative efforts to position the Philippines as Asia's top investment destination. He has identified reforms as crucial to achieving this objective.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Home | Robinsons Land Corporation". www.robinsonsland.com. Retrieved 2024-11-05.
- ^ Ralf Rivas (January 20, 2023). "Robinsons Land CEO Frederick Go is Marcos economic and investments adviser".
- ^ Miguel R. Camus (2023). "Frederick Go steps down from RLC; Lance Gokongwei takes over". Inquirer.
- ^ Gabriel Pabico Lalu (December 18, 2023). "President creates office to implement gov't economic programs".
- ^ "Transformative efforts needed: Frederick Go reveals how Philippines can become Asia's top investment hub". Bilyonaryo. September 7, 2024.
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