Nagpaabot ng pagbati ang mga mambabatas sa pagkakatalaga ng kanilang kasamahan na si Batangas Representative Ralph Recto bilang bagong Secretary of Finance.
Ayon kay AKO Bicol Party-list Rep. Jil Bongalon, hangad nila ang ikatatagumpay ni Recto sa bago nitong papel at umaasa na magiging malaki ang kontribusyon niya sa pagpapaunlad ng ekonomiya ng Pilipinas.
“His extensive experience and proven leadership, having previously served as Director-General of the NEDA, Senator of the Philippines, and Deputy Speaker of the 19th Congress of the House of Representatives, epitomize his steadfast commitment to public service and his dedication to the well-being of our nation. We are confident that his expertise and vision will continue to positively shape the economic landscape of our country.” ani Bongalon
Maging si Deputy Minority Leader Mujiv Hataman ay nagpahayag ng kumpiyansa sa kakayahan ni Recto bilang isang magaling na ekonomista.
Tinukoy din ni Hataman, na maliban sa pagiging magaling na mambabatas na nag-akda ng napakaraming economic laws natin ay naging pinuno rin siya ng National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), at naging Chairperson ng Senate Ways and Means Committee.
Kaya aniya, malalim ang kaniyang pang-unawa sa fiscal policies at taxation issues ng ating bansa.
“Sen. Recto’s track record as a legislator is remarkable, having chaired several key committees in the Senate, including on Government Corporations and Public Enterprises and on Science and Technology, among others. His comprehensive understanding of the intricate details of economic and financial matters is undoubtedly an asset as we navigate the complex challenges facing our nation. Naniniwala ako na bilang bagong DOF Secretary, madaming magagawa si Sen. Recto.”
Kasabay naman ng pagpapaabot ng pagbati, umaasa naman si Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman, na susundan ni Recto ang kaniyang lolo na si dating Senador at Associate Justice Claro M. Recto at pangangalagaan ang nationalistic provisions ng ating Saligang Batas.
“I warmly congratulate Deputy Speaker Ralph Recto on his appointment as Secretary of Finance. He brings with him a vast knowledge and experience in financial and economic matters. I hope that as a grandson of the great nationalist Claro Mayo Recto, he would resist attempts to do away with the nationalistic provisions in the Constitution which were enshrined to preserve and protect Philippine patrimony from alien control and domination.” saad ni Lagman | ulat ni Kathleen Forbes
