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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
MAR
13
2024

Recto gets smooth-sailing CA confirmation, commits to pursuing growth-enhancing fiscal consolidation

Press Release Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto received a smooth-sailing confirmation from the Commission on Appointments (CA) on March 13, 2024 and has committed to pursuing growth-enhancing fiscal consolidation through plugging tax leaks, improving tax administration,
MAR
12
2024

PBBM appoints new roster of high-caliber DOF senior officials

PRESS RELEASEPresident Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has appointed a new roster of high-caliber senior officials in the Department of Finance (DOF) who would support Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto in ensuring long-term fiscal sustainability and accelerating inclusive economic
MAR
08
2024

Quality of jobs in PH continues to improve as more Filipinos are engaged in formal and stable work

PRESS RELEASE Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has underscored that the quality of jobs in the Philippines has continued to improve as more Filipinos are engaged in formal and stable work—representing the largest portion of the employed workforce in the country, according to the
MAR
07
2024

Recto: Latest JCR affirmation of PH’s high credit rating a strong vote of confidence in PBBM’s sound economic policies, a big win for ordinary Filipinos

PRESS RELEASE Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has underscored that the Japan Credit Rating Agency’s (JCR) latest affirmation of the Philippines’ investment-grade credit rating of “A-” with a stable outlook is a strong vote of confidence in President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s
MAR
06
2024

DOF kickstarts a series of stakeholder briefings for refined priority tax reform measures to push for their immediate passage

PRESS RELEASE The Department of Finance (DOF) kickstarted its series of stakeholder briefings for its refined priority tax measures on February 29, 2024 to work with various groups to push for the measures’ immediate passage. Among the DOF priority measures are the
MAR
05
2024

Recto: Feb inflation rate of 3.4% within gov’t target band, PH prepared to face threat of El Niño

Press Release Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has underscored that the latest inflation rate of 3.4% for February falls within the government’s target band of 2% to 4%, further noting that the government is proactively preparing to mitigate the effects of El Niño on inflation,
FEB
26
2024

Recto begins series of worksite visits on ODA projects to ensure efficient implementation, starts with Metro Manila Subway

PRESS RELEASE Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto began his series of worksite visits on official development assistance (ODA)-funded infrastructure projects to ensure their efficient implementation, starting with the Metro Manila Subway on February 26, 2024. “Today marks the first
FEB
26
2024

Philippines – Sweden partnership

IN PHOTOS: Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto engaged in a bilateral meeting with Swedish Ambassador to the Philippines Annika Thunborg to strengthen the Philippines and Sweden’s partnership and discuss potential areas for strategic investments.Sweden expressed strong interest in