Executive Secretary Ralph Recto paid tribute to former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., describing him as a leader driven by reform and nation-building following his passing at age 89. In a statement on Tuesday, Feb. 11, Recto honored the longtime statesman’s role in public life and political...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto reminded 58 newly appointed public officials that their posts are a duty to serve, not a mark of privilege, as he administered their oath of office in Malacañang Palace. During the oath-taking ceremony in Malacañan on Wednesday, Feb. 5, Recto told the officials...
President Marcos has officially abolished the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA). Through Executive Order No. 108, Marcos dissolved the Office which was previously headed by now Acting Finance Secretary Frederick Go. Its powers and...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto expressed confidence that Congress can pass an anti-political dynasty measure before the filing of certificates of candidacy for the 2028 elections, as long as the bill is framed in a balanced and workable way. Recto said the proposed anti-dynasty law is currently...
President Marcos has declared several special non-working days in select localities in January and February 2026 to allow residents to properly observe important founding anniversaries and local festivals. The proclamations were issued by authority of the President and signed by Executive Secretary...
President Marcos believes that the country’s future is secure in the hands of young Filipinos who have chosen service, integrity, and excellence, following the awarding of The Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) 2025 at Malacañan on Thursday, Jan. 22. In his speech, delivered by Executive Secretary...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto met with leaders of local government leagues to strengthen coordination on the timely, transparent, and effective use of funds under the 2026 national budget. In a statement, Recto said the meeting was in line with President Marcos’ directive to treat local...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the government has fully complied with the Supreme Court’s ruling on the transfer of PhilHealth funds, stressing that the issue has already been addressed and resolved at the institutional level. Recto said this after a group of medical doctors and lawyers...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto has denied reports circulating on social media claiming that a Cabinet shake-up is imminent. Recto said this following reports that Marcos is supposedly preparing for his “most extensive Cabinet shake-up” as his ratings suffer. “At present, there is no...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on Wednesday, Jan. 7, convened a high-level interagency meeting to ensure the Philippines’ readiness to host this year’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and related meetings. Recto, who chairs the ASEAN National Organizing Council (NOC), led...
President Marcos will not attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland this January due to numerous commitments in the country, Malacañang said on Thursday, Jan. 8. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto confirmed the decision in a message to reporters. “No. He won’t attend WEF,” he said....
President Marcos said politicians will be barred from distributing cash and other forms of financial assistance under the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) to prevent patronage and ensure aid reaches intended beneficiaries. Speaking during the signing of the 2026 budget in Malacañan on Monday,...
