Ralph Recto ( 2007 Political TV Ad )

Recto comes from a political family. His grandfather, the late nationalist and statesman Claro M. Recto was a Senator of the Republic for several terms. His father, Atty. Rafael Recto was an Assemblyman during the Regular Batasang Pambansa. Elder brother Ricky Recto is currently the vice governor of the province of Batangas.

He holds the distinction of being the youngest elected member of the House of Representatives during the 9th Congress. A feat he replicated when he became the youngest Senator of the 12th Congress at the age of 37. He also holds an unprecedented record in the congressional election history of Batangas for winning in all precincts, barangays, and municipalities together with Lipa City in the 1995 and 1998 elections. Moreover, he garnered 98% of the votes cast in those two elections in the 4th District of Batangas.

During his three terms (from 1992 to 2001) as Member of the House of Representatives, most of his legislative measures, which were enacted into law deal with economic reforms and poverty alleviation. His legislative measures especially those related to taxation have a grave impact on inflation rates. Among which are the Social Reform and Poverty Alleviation Act; the Philippine Economic Zone Law; Amendment to the Special Economic Zone Law; the Retail Trade Liberalization Law; Regional Headquarters Law and the Comprehensive Tax Reform Law.

In the current Senate, he chairs the Committees on Ways and Means and on Trade and Industry.

Republic Acts Authored by Sen. Ralph Recto
RA 7196 - Special Economic Zone Law
RA 8424 - Comprehensive Tax Reform Law
RA 8425 - Social Reform and Poverty Alleviation Act
RA 8478 - Amendments to the Special Economic Zone Law
RA 8756 - Regional Headquarters Law
RA 8762 - Retail Trade Liberalization Law
RA 9337 - EVAT Law
RA 9333 - Lateral Attrition Law
RA 9334 - Sin Tax Law
RA 9301 - Philippine Overseas Shipping Law
RA 9294 - FCDU
RA 9295 - Domestic Shipping Development Act
RA 9282 - Court of Tax Appeals Law
RA 9243 - DST Law
RA 9238 - Excise Tax Law
RA 9182 - Special Purpose Vehicle Law
RA 9178 - Barangay Micro Business Enterprise Law
RA 9167 - Film Development Council
RA 9161 - Rent Control Law

Recto is running for a senator in the coming May, Philippine Election. This Ad was beautifully crafted and destined to deliver a serious message to its viewers. No dance steps or funny scripts, just a serious, strong political ad.

Author: ADman1909

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Added: April 23, 2007