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DoF considering IPOs for LandBank, DBP

The Philippine News Agency reported that the Department of Finance, under new Secretary Ralph Recto, is “exploring amendments to the charters of the Land Bank of the Philippines and Development Bank of the Philippines”, which Mr. Recto said could include “their possible public listing, to broaden the local capital market.”.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Recto urges PSE to work with government in transforming PH capital market

Recto urges PSE to work with government in transforming PH capital market.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Recto backs insurance for OFWs

The availability of insurance products should extend to overseas Filipino workers , according to Finance Secretary Ralph Recto – indicating the possible lifting of restrictions in the current framework......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Recto: Government no plans of imposing additional taxes

Recto: Government no plans of imposing additional taxes.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Recto backs MUP pension for new entrants only

Finance Secretary Ralph Recto is pushing for changes in the pension scheme of military and uniformed personnel (MUP), but only for new entrants, in yet another deviation from his predecessor......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

‘No call yet for special poll in Recto’s district’

The sixth district of Batangas will have no representation at the House of Representatives in the meantime pending a call to fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Ralph Recto as finance secretary......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

What to expect from Sec. Ralph Recto leadership at DOF

Former senator, former NEDA Secretary, congressman, and deputy speaker until this week, and now Secretary of the Department of Finance (DOF), Ralph Recto has a colorful and multiple experience in both the Legislative and Executive branches of the government......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Ralph Recto sworn in as new Secretary of Department of Finance

House Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto [link] was sworn in as the new Secretary of the Department of Finance on Friday, replacing the former Secretary, Benjamin Diokno, in a move that has been seemingly in the works for quite some time......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

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.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

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......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

What took Ralph Recto so long?

It was in September last year when Ralph Recto’s name appeared in a thread among individuals who wield enough influence on the powers-that-be. No, they’re not part of the government but consider them as little presidents, consigliere or kingmakers of sorts......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024