The Office of the Ombudsman has dismissed complaints of plunder and malversation against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and others concerning the transfer of PhilHealth's reserve funds to the national treasury.

Executive Secretary Ralph Recto has addressed the plunder and malversation complaint filed against him concerning the alleged illegal transfer of PhilHealth funds, stating he has questions about its origin and suggesting the opposition or Batangas 1st District may be behind it. Recto maintains the fund transfer was legal and dismisses the charges as harassment.

Lawmakers from Batangas have publicly condemned 1st District Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste for what they describe as 'baseless, malicious, and irresponsible' allegations made against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto.

Executive Secretary Ralph Recto has called for the immediate accreditation of farmers and traders to the Department of Agriculture’s Food Lane Program, which offers reduced toll and port fees.

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 prosecution team for Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial will follow the directives of acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian, according to Batangas Representative Ralph Recto, amidst an ongoing dispute over who will preside over the trial.

Senator Ralph Recto, Go, and others are facing plunder and malversation complaints concerning the transfer of funds between PhilHealth and PDIC, with health reform advocate Tony Leachon filing an Ombudsman complaint over the P60 billion PhilHealth fund transfer.

Leandro Leviste accused Ralph Recto of colluding in a DPWH corruption scheme during a House plenary session, but Recto’s son, Ryan, dismissed the allegations as baseless.

Executive Secretary Ralph Recto criticized Batangas Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste, urging him to focus on his duties instead of blaming others, after Leviste accused Recto of obstructing efforts to suspend value-added tax.

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.

Batangas Representative Leandro Legarda Leviste refuted suggestions that the opposition was responsible for new plunder complaints against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, advising him to look for critics within the administration instead.

The Philippine Supreme Court has ordered President Marcos and Executive Secretary Ralph Recto to comment on a petition seeking the disclosure of the President’s medical examination report, clarifying that no ruling has been made yet.

Jose Antonio Leviste faced scrutiny from lawmakers after claiming widespread vote-buying in the House and alleging a P1 billion offer to Vilma Santos to withdraw from a gubernatorial race. Senators Leila de Lima and Ralph Recto responded to his statements, with some legislators dismissing his claims as hearsay.

Batangas Representative Leandro Legarda Leviste has called on Executive Secretary Ralph Recto to cease blocking congressional efforts to cut or suspend value-added tax (VAT) on fuel and other essential goods. The proposed cuts aim to alleviate the financial burden on consumers.

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.