The Philippine government anticipates the arrival of over 1 million barrels of diesel this week, procured to meet domestic demand for five days, according to Executive Secretary Ralph Recto.

MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto has committed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s full support for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to defend the country’s waters as he formally joined the PCG Auxiliary (PCGA) with a rank of Auxiliary Vice Admiral. The PCG conferred the rank to Recto during a donning and oath-taking ceremony aboard BRP

The government has started the distribution of P5,000 cash assistance to public transport drivers, starting in Metro Manila on Tuesday and expanding to other provinces in April. “Two wheels, three wheels, four wheels, six wheels — any vehicle that operates for hire will be considered for inclusion in the program,” Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said

Executive Secretary Ralph Recto announced that the Philippines is close to achieving upper middle-income country status this year and is setting higher growth targets.

Executive Secretary Ralph Recto was conferred the rank of auxiliary vice admiral of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), reiterating the government's commitment to defending the country's territories.