Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs
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Economy and Development Council
| Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs | |
|---|---|
Incumbent since November 17, 2025Vacant | |
| Abbreviation | SAPIEA |
| Member of | Cabinet Economy and Development Council |
| Reports to | President of the Philippines |
| Appointer | President of the Philippines |
| Constituting instrument | Executive Order No. 49 |
| Formation | December 15, 2023 |
The Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (SAPIEA) is the official aide of the President of the Philippines with regards to investment affairs. The holder of the position leads the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA). The SAPIEA provides general supervision to the Economic Development Group, a multi-agency taskforce involving economic concerns that was previously helmed by Secretary of Finance.
Simultaneously, the SAPIEA is responsible for executing crucial economic initiatives of the Philippine government and ensuring that investment commitments obtained from foreign entities come to fruition. This involves supervising various departments, including the Department of Finance, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development, the Department of Budget and Management and the Department of Trade and Industry.[1]