Ralph Recto
Profile
Ralph Recto is a Filipino politician currently serving as the Executive Secretary of the Philippines on an ad interim basis since 2025. A member of a prominent political family, he previously served as the Secretary of Finance from 2024 to 2025 and held multiple terms in the Senate, including roles as Senate President Pro Tempore and Minority Leader. Throughout his career, he has been a key figure in Philippine economic policy, having authored numerous legislative measures focused on tax reform, poverty alleviation, and trade liberalization. He also served as a member of the House of Representatives for Batangas across several terms.
Details
- Born
- January 11, 1964 · 62 years old
- Birth place
- Philippines
- Education
- De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, University of the Philippines Diliman, University of Asia and the Pacific, Harvard Kennedy School
- Career
- Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Banker
