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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......»»
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......»»
Diokno turns over DOF helm to Recto
Secretary Ralph Recto started the ball rolling as he formally took over the helm of the Department of Finance, with former DOF chief and now Monetary Board member Benjamin Diokno handing over the agency in a simple ceremony yesterday......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
Rep. Ralph Recto itinalagang bagong finance secretary
MAY napili na si Pangulong Bongbong Marcos na bagong uupong hepe para sa Department of Finance (DOF). Kinumpirma ng Malacañang na ang itinalagang bagong finance secretary ay ang Deputy Speaker at Batangas Representative na si Ralph Recto. Ayon kay Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil, nakatakdang manumpa sa pwesto si Rep. Ralph ngayong January 12......»»
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......»»
China s claims over Taiwan lack a legal basis under international law, says envoy to Switzerland
Taipei [Taiwan], March 9 (ANI): Taiwan's representative to Switzerland, David WF Huang, reiterated Taiwan's sovereignty in a keynote speech in Switzerland, Focus Taiwan reported.Invited by the Swiss think tank Foraus, Huang addressed nearly 200 attendees at the University of Zurich, highlighting recent developments in the Taiwan Strait, including China's adjustment of the M503 flight path.According to Foc.....»»
China s claims over Taiwan lack a legal basis under international law, says envoy to Switzerland
Taipei [Taiwan], March 9 (ANI): Taiwan's representative to Switzerland, David WF Huang, reiterated Taiwan's sovereignty in a keynote speech in Switzerland, Focus Taiwan reported.Invited by the Swiss think tank Foraus, Huang addressed nearly 200 attendees at the University of Zurich, highlighting recent developments in the Taiwan Strait, including China's adjustment of the M503 flight path.According to Foc.....»»
What has it meant or what will it mean for you to find shelter, safety, and forgiveness in Jesus?
What has it meant or what will it mean for you to find shelter, safety, and forgiveness in Jesus? How does He provide what you need for your cares, fears, and burdens?.....»»
DPWH tallies 268 gov’t and school buildings partially destroyed in Hinatuan quake
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Davao Region reported that a total of 268 school and national government buildings were partially destroyed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur on December 2. The estimated damage amounted to P108,497,894.84 for school buildings and P1,899,365.60 for national government buildings. The damages included cracks on walls and falling debris such as ceilings. According to Engr. Alexander Turingan of DPWH XI, there were no reported damages in Davao Occidental and Davao del Sur. Franz Irag, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) XI operations head, emphasized the importance of addressing damages to school buildings, which also serve as evacuation centers during calamities. Dean Ortiz, spokesperson of DPWH XI, highlighted the agency's focus on national roads and bridges, clarifying that they will respond to requests to inspect private and government buildings. Architect Kashagar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office City Building Official (OCBO) of Davao City, urged private building owners to promptly engage professional engineers to assess structural integrity, especially for buildings housing more than 10 individuals. He emphasized the necessity of fire inspections and transparency with building occupants to ensure their safety. The recent earthquakes did not affect government buildings in the Davao Region, and DPWH is committed to conducting thorough assessments and ensuring the safety of buildings and their occupants in the aftermath of the quake......»»
Charter change could bring back dictatorship, intensify rights abuses — survivor
For Medy De Jesus, 74, a martial law survivor and member of human rights group Hustisya, the impending charter change could bring back another dictatorship and more human rights violations. The post Charter change could bring back dictatorship, intensify rights abuses — survivor appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Baltimore bridge accident: Freighter pilot called for tugboat help before plowing into bridge
BALTIMORE — The pilot of the cargo freighter had radioed for tugboat help and reported a power loss minutes before the Baltimore bridge accident, federal safety officials said on Wednesday, citing audio from the ship’s “black box” data recorder. The head of the National Transportation Safety Board also said that Francis Scott Key Bridge, a.....»»
City deploys more than 7K safety, security personnel for Araw ng Dabaw
TIGHT security will be strictly implemented for the opening of the 87th Araw ng Dabaw as 7,050 integrated personnel from the Davao City Public Safety and Security Office (PSSO) will be deployed on the opening of the event on March 1, 2024......»»
Safety nets in place for medical cannabis
A bill in the House of Representatives that allows marijuana or cannabis for medical purposes will incorporate safety nets to prevent aggravating the country’s problems on drug abuse......»»
Honoring a Philippine Human Rights Icon - Human Rights Watch
Click to expand Image Human rights lawyer and former senator Rene Saguisag holds a copy of a book about the martial law period in the Philippines while describing his ordeal in detention, Manila, September 26, 2018. 2018 Bullit Marquez-AP Photo The Philippines on April 23 lost a human rights stalwart. Rene Saguisag, a human rights lawyer and former senator, defended victims of abuses during the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorsh.....»»
I have no impulses to authoritarianism, Marcos tells Aussies
President Marcos claimed he has not been tempted to enforce an authoritarian system in the Philippines even as he justified his late father and namesake’s decision to declare martial law......»»
Sandigan affirms dismissal of forfeiture vs 3 coco levy firms
The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the finality of the dismissal of a forfeiture case against three of the firms created out of the Coconut Industry Investment Fund, also known as the coco levy funds, during martial law......»»