Ryan Recto

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Santosand the surname or paternal family name is Recto.

• Ralph Recto (father)
• Vilma Santos (mother)

Ryan Recto
Official portrait, 2025
Assistant Majority Leader of the House of Representatives of the Philippines
Incumbent
Assumed office July 29, 2025 Servingwith several others
Relatives	Luis Manzano (maternal half-brother)
Alma mater	Ateneo de Manila University

Ryan Christian Santos Recto (born March 29, 1996) is a Filipino politician, who has served as the Assistant House Majority Leader since July 29, 2025. he has concurrently served as the Representative of Batangas's sixth district, since June 30, 2025. He is the son of actress and politician Vilma Santos and Finance Secretary Ralph Recto.

Early life and education

Ryan Recto was born on March 29, 1996, in Makati to Ralph Recto, who was then the representative for Batangas's fourth district, and actress Vilma Santos. He is the only child of the couple and Santos's second and youngest child.

During his childhood, he made a guest appearance on Goin' Bulilit . Despite this and being a son of a celebrity, he decided not to pursue an acting career. He took up a business management degree at the Ateneo de Manila University. ^{[1] [2]}

House of Representatives (from 2025)

Recto was elected as the representative for Batangas's sixth district in 2025 under the Nacionalista Party. ^{[3] [4] [5]} He ran under the ticket of his mother who successfully ran for governor with his half-brother and TV host, Luis Manzano, as her running mate. ^{[4] [6] [7]} He succeeded his father, who vacated the seat in January 2024 to become the secretary of finance. ^{[8] [9]}

On July 29, 2025, Recto was named as an assistant majority leader under Ilocos Norte's 1st district representative Sandro Marcos on July 29, 2025. ^[10]

References

1. Navalta, Daniel Joseph (July 10, 2017). "Former 'Goin Bulilit' child star and Luis Manzano's half-brother Ryan Christian Recto is a good looking grown up man now". Kami. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
2. "Ryan Christian Santos Recto". Rappler. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
3. "Mana-mana lang 'yan? Vilma Santos' son, Ryan Christian, eyes congressional post vacated by dad Ralph Recto". southluzon.politiko.com.ph. June 18, 2024. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
4. "Vilma Santos at mga anak na sina Luis at Ryan, tatakbo sa mga lokal na posisyon sa Batangas". GMA Integrated News. October 3, 2024. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
5. PANTI, LLANESCA T. (October 3, 2024). "Vilma Santos, sons file COCs for Batangas posts in Eleksyon 2025". GMA News Online. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
6. Trinidad, Zen (October 3, 2024). "Vilma Santos-Recto, sons running for Batangas' seats". Philippine News Agency .
7. "Power trio: Vilma Santos, Luis Manzano, Ryan Recto file COCs for top Batangas posts". politiko.com.ph. October 3, 2024. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
8. Pasajol, Anne (October 3, 2024). "Vilma Santos, sons Luis Manzano, Ryan Recto seek Batangas posts in 2025 polls". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
9. "Ryan Recto rocks politiko vibes in Lipa -". politiko.com.ph. May 2, 2024. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
10. Quismorio, Ellson (July 29, 2025). "'Congressmeow' Barzaga, 3 'House Hotshots' named assistant majority leaders". Manila Bulletin .