Ralph Recto takes oath as new finance secretary | Inquirer News

Ralph Recto takes oath as new finance secretary

By: - Reporter / @JMangaluzINQ
/ 02:55 PM January 12, 2024

MANILA, Philippines — Former Batangas Representative Ralph Recto took his oath on Friday as the new secretary of the Department of Finance.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administered his oath on Palace grounds.

READ: Rep. Ralph Recto named new finance secretary

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Frederick Go was also sworn in as the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs.

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Recto replaces former Finance Chief Benjamin Diokno, who said he is leaving the post in a better state than when he found it.

READ: Diokno: PH economy, DOF are in better state than when I inherited them

“I am pleased to announce that I will be turning over my seat as Finance Secretary to Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto,” said Diokno in an earlier statement.

READ: Bongbong Marcos picks Recto as new finance chief–media

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