Ralph Recto

Philippine politician who served as Secretary of Finance and became Executive Secretary in November 2025.

Philippines · Born 1964-01-11

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Background

EducationJohn F. Kennedy School of Government; Ateneo de Manila University; De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde; University of Asia and the Pacific; UP National College of Public Administration and Governance · Wikidata

Documented facts

Family

Vilma Santos
spouse of · Wikidata

Offices

Department of Finance of the Philippines
Secretary of Finance (Jan 2024 to Nov 2025) · Inquirer: Recto is new executive secretary; Go is new DOF chief
Government of the Philippines
Executive Secretary (since Nov 2025) · PNA: PBBM swears in Recto as new Executive Secretary, Go as Finance chief

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Recto to new BFP, BJMP officers: Reject corruption, serve with integrity
Inquirer.net · 15 July 2026
Recto urges businesses to tap Asean deals for growth
Inquirer.net · 14 November 2026
ASEAN preparations now 90-95% complete
Philstar.com · 7 November 2026
PH ready for 49th Asean Summit, with 95% of preparations completed
Inquirer.net · 7 November 2026
President Marcos nominates 9 Cabinet members to Commission on Appointments
Philstar.com · 6 November 2026
‘Honey trap’ plot vs Recto: Lawyer denies allegations
Inquirer.net · 17 August 2026
NBI: 4 lawyers in ‘honey trap’ plot vs Recto seek appearance reset
Inquirer.net · 14 August 2026
FACT CHECK: Ralph Recto quote on taxing Alex Eala’s prize money is fake
Rappler · 12 August 2026
Talent manager details alleged ‘honey trap’ plot vs Recto
Inquirer.net · 6 August 2026
Palace condemns alleged plot to frame Executive Sec. Recto
Inquirer.net · 4 August 2026

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