Ralph Recto named new Philippine finance secretary


MANILA: Malacanang on Thursday (Jan 11) confirmed that Deputy Speaker and Batangas Rep. Ralph Recto (pic) will take his oath as the new finance secretary.

In a message to reporters, Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil said that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will administer the oath on Friday.

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