APR
01
2024

DOF Anniversary Opening Message

by Ralph G. RectoSecretary of Finance To the hardworking men and women of the Department of Finance: magandang umaga sa inyong lahat. I am very pleased to see all of you here today as we kick off the 127th-anniversary celebration of the Department of Finance.  127 — imagine
MAR
21
2024

Opening Remarks during the Induction Ceremony of 2024 Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines (EJAP) Officers

by Secretary of Finance Ralph G. RectoMarch 21, 2024 EJAP President Neil Jerome Morales; friends in the media: good evening and welcome to the DOF.  Although our venue tonight is a workplace, I hope that shoptalk will be kept at a minimum. In that spirit, I have even purged
MAR
13
2024

Opening Statement for Commission on Appointments Confirmation

By Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri; Vice Chairman Ramon Guico, Jr., Honorable Members of the Commission from the bigger and brighter House, and from the smaller and smarter house. Magandang umaga po sa inyong lahat. In taking this hot seat, I
FEB
21
2024

Opening Remarks for the G-24 Technical Group Meeting (TGM)

Ralph G. Recto Secretary of Finance February 21, 2024 PICC Manila Officials and representatives from G-24 member countries, distinguished guests from our international financial partner institutions, and colleagues from the G-24 Secretariat: Good morning. On behalf of the
MAY
15
2023

Explanation of Vote: House Bill 7909 (An Act Extending The Coverage And Period Of Availment Of The Estate Tax Amnesty, Amending For The Purpose Republic Act No. 11213, As Amended, Otherwise Known As The “Tax Amnesty Act”)

By Deputy Speaker and Batangas Rep. Ralph G. Recto 15 May 2023 Ginoong Speaker, mga katrabaho sa bulwagang ito: Mother’s Day po kahapon.  And mothers who have passed to the Great Beyond are deeply missed, lovingly remembered, Mother’s Day or not. Their memories are
MAY
08
2023

Establish Specialty Centers In Hospitals Under The Direct Supervision And Control Of The Department Of Health

Explanation of Vote  House Bill 7751 – An Act Establishing Specialty Centers In Hospitals Under The Direct Supervision And Control Of The Department Of Health, And Appropriating Funds Therefor By Deputy Speaker and Batangas Rep. Ralph G. Recto 8 May 2023 Mr.
MAY
08
2023

Allow Elementary And Secondary Learners With Unpaid Tuition And Other School Fees To Take The Periodic And Final Examinations – Recto

Explanation of Vote  House Bill 7584  – An Act Allowing Elementary And Secondary Learners With Unpaid Tuition And Other School Fees To Take The Periodic And Final Examinations On Good Cause And Justifiable Grounds By Deputy Speaker and Batangas Rep.
MAY
08
2023

Early Voting By Qualified Senior Citizens, Persons With Disabilities, Lawyers, And Human Resources For Health In National And Local Elections

Explanation of Vote  House Bill 7576 – An Act Providing For Early Voting By Qualified Senior Citizens, Persons With Disabilities, Lawyers, And Human Resources For Health In National And Local Elections By Deputy Speaker and Batangas Rep. Ralph G. Recto 8 May 2023