The Bankers Association of the Philippines welcomed the appointment of Rep. Ralph Recto as Secretary of the Department of Finance while thanking former Finance chief Benjamin Diokno for his years of government service. In a statement, BAP said “Secretary Recto is equipped with the necessary...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said the department has successfully reached 99 percent of its annual target for implementing the centenarian program this year. DSWD / Manila Bulletin In a statement on Thursday, Jan. 11, DSWD Asst. Secretary for Strategic...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) mandated alternative wet and dry technology on rice cultivation, among other ways to resolve the incoming effects of El Niño on rice production. In a statement, the DA reported that the agency held cluster meetings for the Masagana Rice Industry Development...
Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Jil Bongalon (left), incoming DOF Secretary Ralph Recto (Facebook) Ako-Bicol Party-list Rep. Jil Bongalon has joined the growing list of well-wishers of newly-appointed Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph...
Former senator and current House Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto is “unquestionably” the perfect choice as the new Department of Finance (DOF) secretary and a welcome addition to the Marcos administration’s economic team. “As the Marcos administration works towards reviving our economy...
The departure of Benjamin E. Diokno from the Cabinet marked the end of two consecutive administrations where the finance secretary completed the full six-year term alongside the president. The post of Secretary of Finance (SOF) is widely regarded as one of the most influential positions in the...
Deputy Minority Leader and Basilan lone district Rep. Mujiv Hataman (Rep. Hataman’s office) An excellent choice. That was how Deputy Minority Leader and Basilan Rep. Mujiv Hataman described Batangas 6th district Rep. Ralph Recto’s appointment as...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez has congratulated Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto for his reported appointment as the new Department of Finance (DOF) secretary. "Warmest congratulations to former Senator and current Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (left), incoming DOF Secretary Ralph Recto (Rep. Salceda's office, Recto's office) A ranking congressman already can't wait to work with incoming Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph Recto. "I look...
President Marcos has officially named House Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto as the new secretary of the Department of Finance (DOF), replacing Benjamin Diokno, who was one of the first people to join the Marcos government. House Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto (File photo) Communications Secretary Cheloy...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Thursday, Jan. 11, stated to the public that the circulating Facebook post on the monthly payout of financial aid was "not true." (DSWD) The "fake" Facebook post indicated that the monthly payout of financial aid is part of the...
The Department of Finance (DOF) is gearing up for the arrival of its new boss, and there is a whisper of hope that the incoming secretary might bring along an important person on his first day. “Sana kasama si Ate Vi [I hope Ate Vi comes along],” quipped a long-time DOF staffer who asked to...
