On behalf of my husband Ralph Recto, I humbly accept his appointment as the new Finance Secretary. Maraming maraming salamat kay Apo Lakay Bongbong Marcos for the confidence he has entrusted to us.

I really, really did not expect this. All we wanted was for the Filipino people to give back their trust in government. Ralph’s appointment is the best thing that ever happened to us — more than the award I received as Best Actress at the Metro Manila Film Festival.

As First Lady of Finance — both in our household and in this administration — I promise to  give my all to make every Filipino proud.

Maraming salamat sa mga Vilmanians for their unwavering support and encouragement.  Your prayers have been answered: I am now closer to the powers-that-be who could finally bestow upon me the same National Artist Award that Ate Guy has received.  I love you, Ate Guy!

To my son, Luis, to my co-star and assistant director of “When I Met You In Tokyo,” Boyet de Leon, thank you.  I love you both.

To Ralph, you are the best husband I could ever have.  Pramis!