Ralph Recto
Ralph Gonzales Recto (born January 11, 1964) is a Filipino politician. He was a member of the House of Representatives representing the 4th District of Batangas from 1992 to 2001. He was then elected to the Senate, from 2001 to 2007.
Ralph Recto | |
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| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Batangas' 6th district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Vilma Santos |
| Senate Minority Leader | |
| In office July 25, 2016 – February 27, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Juan Ponce Enrile |
| Succeeded by | Franklin Drilon |
| President pro tempore of the Senate of the Philippines | |
| In office February 27, 2017 – June 2, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Franklin Drilon |
| Succeeded by | Juan Miguel Zubiri (acting) |
| In office July 22, 2013 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Jinggoy Estrada |
| Succeeded by | Franklin Drilon |
| Senator of the Philippines | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2022 | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2007 | |
| 12th Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority Concurrently Secretary of Socioeconomic Planning | |
| In office July 23, 2008 – August 16, 2009 | |
| President | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo |
| Preceded by | Romulo Neri Augusto Santos (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Cayetano Paderanga Jr. Augusto Santos (acting) |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Batangas' 4th district | |
| In office June 30, 1992 – June 30, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Jose E. Calingasan |
| Succeeded by | Oscar Gozos |
| Constituency | 4th district |
| First Gentlemen of Batangas | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Governor | Vilma Santos |
| Preceded by | Edna Sanchez |
| Succeeded by | Regina Reyes Mandanas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ralph Gonzalez Recto 11 January 1964 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Political party | Nacionalista (2004–2007, 2018–present)[1][2] |
| Other political affiliations | LDP (1992–2001) Lakas (2001–2004, 2007–2009)[1] Liberal (2009–2018)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Vilma Santos (m. 1992) |
| Children | Ryan Christian Recto |
| Residence | Muntinlupa, Metro Manila Lipa City, Batangas |
| Alma mater | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (BS) De La Salle University (BS) University of the Philippines Diliman (MPA, no degree) University of Asia and the Pacific (Grad cert.) |
| Occupation | Politician |
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| Website | Official website |
In July 2008 he was appointed to head the National Economic and Development Authority, but resigned from his position in August 2009 for another run for the Senate in the 2010 election.[3] Recto won a seat in the Senate. He run for reelection in the 2016 Senate elections, clinching the 11th place, under the Liberal party.
He ran for the House of Representatives again in 2022, this time getting elected.
Ralph Recto Media
Recto taking the oath as Finance Secretary before President Bongbong Marcos on Malacañan Palace, January 12, 2024.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Bueza, Michael (May 11, 2019). Midterm exodus: When political butterflies switch party alliances. https://rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/when-political-butterflies-switch-party-alliance. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
- ↑ Cepeda, Mara (September 21, 2018). Rectos leave Liberal Party, join Nacionalista Party. https://rappler.com/nation/elections/vilma-santos-ralph-recto-join-nacionalista-party. Retrieved July 22, 2020.
- ↑ Larano, Cris. UPDATE:Philippines Econ Chief Quits To Prepare For Elections. Nasdaq. http://www.nasdaq.com/aspx/stock-market-news-story.aspx?storyid=200908110658dowjonesdjonline000181&title=updatephilippines-econ-chief-quits-to-prepare-for-elections. Retrieved August 11, 2009.