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The electronics and semiconductor industry is driving merchandise exports up to historic levels, vaulting to an all-time high of $64 billion in the first eight months of 2026 and firming up the country’s position in the global technology supply chain. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, chair of the Semiconductor and Electronics Industry Advisory Council, said the […]
Nearly 10 out of 10 surveyed tricycle and jeepney drivers and other transport workers who received P5,000 in fuel assistance under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s UPLIFT program said the aid helped them stay on the road amid soaring fuel prices, according to a Social Weather Stations survey. The survey, commissioned by the Australian government’s Social […]
The benefits of the 147-kilometer North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) will extend far beyond its tracks, creating economic opportunities for Filipinos and businesses across the country—from Luzon to the Visayas and Mindanao, Acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said. Speaking to the media during an inspection of ongoing NSCR construction works, Recto said the railway will strengthen […]
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto urged the new members of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) to reject corruption and “serve the people with respect, dedication and urgency”. Addressing the Philippine Public Safety Academy’s KADASIGAYON Class of 2026, Recto reminded the graduates that the authority carried by […]
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto welcomed the Philippines’ official graduation to upper middle-income country (UMIC) status, underscoring that the milestone reflects the country’s stronger economic fundamentals under the Marcos Jr. administration and opens the door to more jobs, investments, and opportunities for every Filipino. “Hindi lang ito titulo. Ibig sabihin nito, mas lumalago ang ekonomiya natin. […]
Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto welcomed the Philippines’ official graduation to upper middle-income country (UMIC) status, underscoring that the milestone reflects the country’s stronger economic fundamentals under the Marcos Jr. administration and opens the door to more jobs, investments, and opportunities for every Filipino. “Hindi lang ito titulo. Ibig sabihin nito, mas lumalago ang ekonomiya […]
Key government agencies met in Malacanang on May 14 for the regular assessment of the execution of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to speed up implementation of administration projects. Five agencies – DA, DOTR, DPWH, DepEd, DBM – handling big ticket programs tackled budget utilization issues to narrow the gap between disbursements and releases. Government […]