British Chamber pushes for Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act, lauds appointment of Recto as DOF Secretary
BCCP Executive Director/Trustee Chris Nelson reiterates support for the passage of the Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act, one of the key priority legislation under the Marcos administration......»»
Imee hopes Recto won’t push for additional taxes
Sen. Imee Marcos is urging newly appointed Finance Secretary Ralph Recto to strengthen the country’s tax collection system first, instead of talking about “trillions of taxes.”.....»»
PRO-7: Rules on anti-terror law to boost efforts against terrorism in CV
CEBU CITY, Philippines — An official of the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) said that they were preparing to make the necessary adjustments in line with the newly-implemented rules on anti-terrorism cases. On January 15, 2024, the “Rules on the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) of 2020 and Related Laws” officially took effect. This.....»»
Ralph Recto’s 4Ms: How to survive the Cabinet – and the role of media
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto gets wise advice on how to survive as a member of the Cabinet, and adds a piece of his own.....»»
No election plans next year, Recto says
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has committed to stay in the Cabinet, effectively dismissing questions of yet another short-stint in the economic team as he lets go of immediate political plans......»»
Ralph Recto’s game plan
On March 20, 2024, at the Fairmont Hotel ballroom, the Manila Overseas Press Club holds its “Finance Night” with Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto as guest of honor and speaker......»»
Recto expected to get Commission on Appointments approval
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto in all likelihood will breeze through his confirmation process on Wednesday, having been a former senator who used to be a member of the Commission on Appointments......»»
Recto pitches Maharlika fund to Australians
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto encouraged Australian businesses to invest in the country’s first sovereign wealth fund, noting that the Philippines has pro-business policies in place......»»
Recto wants to expand free education
The government should make fiscal space available to expand free education in the country, according to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, as he deviates yet again from his predecessor......»»
Landbank-DBP merger not pushing through – Recto
The planned legal merger of the Land Bank of the Philippines and the Development Bank of the Philippines is no longer pushing through as Finance Secretary Ralph Recto deviates yet again from his predecessor......»»
Groups urge, caution Recto on wealth tax
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto should consider taxing the wealthy if he is hell-bent on widening the country’s fiscal space, but such a move may boomerang and cost him his political goals, if any, yet again......»»
LEDAC delay won’t affect pending reforms, says Recto
The cancelled convening of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) due to conflict among lawmakers will not affect pending reform measures, Finance Secretary Ralph Recto said......»»
To raise gov’t revenues, Recto says solution need not involve new taxes
New Finance Secretary Ralph Recto says non-tax efforts like helping businesses comply with the law will help government meet its revenue targets.....»»
Recto: No new tax on junk food, sweetened drinks
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is not inclined to impose additional consumption-based taxes such as on junk food and sweetened beverages as these measures can be inflationary, while the debt level remains manageable and does not warrant extra burden on Filipinos......»»
Recto floats FTA with US executives
Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has floated the potential of a free trade agreement with the United States as he seeks more economic and investment opportunities with the world’s biggest economy......»»
Recto joins BSP’s Monetary Board
Newly appointed Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has formally assumed the role of the government’s representative to the seven-member Monetary Board, the highest policy-making body of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas......»»
PSE looks forward to capital market reforms with Recto
The Philippine Stock Exchange said it is looking forward to working with newly appointed Finance Secretary Ralph Recto in introducing reforms that would further deepen the capital market......»»
Recto urged to pursue progressive taxes
Newly appointed Finance Secretary Ralph Recto should backpedal from pursuing consumption-based taxes and instead focus on more progressive ones in order to generate revenues amid the country’s limited fiscal space, economists said......»»
Recto to prioritize pending tax reforms
Newly appointed Finance Secretary Ralph Recto has committed to focusing on tax measures deemed a priority by President Marcos......»»
EDITORIAL - Cabinet changes
Validating rumors that have been circulating since late last year, former Batangas congresswoman Vilma Santos-Recto confirmed yesterday that President Marcos is replacing Benjamin Diokno with her husband, House Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto as secretary of finance......»»
LTO appointment system set for driver’s license renewal in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Good news to drivers who want to apply or renew their licenses, especially in Cebu. The Land Transportation Office confirmed on Tuesday that they are planning to implement the courier service and LTO appointment system in Cebu in the first week of May. LTO Assistant Secretary Vigor Mendoza II announced this.....»»