The Office of the Vice President (OVP) warned the public against an online cash aid scam using the office’s name or that of Vice President Sara Duterte. In a post on Facebook, the OVP said that there had been attempts to scam unsuspecting individuals by using the Vice President’s name....
While Vice President Sara Duterte is admittedly not always present at the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) headquarters in Mandaluyong City, her spokesperson said she continues to be heavily involved in all of the programs, projects, and functions of her office. In a press conference on...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) is prepared to continue its programs even if Congress decides to cut its proposed P903-million budget for 2026, its spokesperson said on Wednesday, Aug. 6. Speaking to reporters, OVP spokesperson Ruth Castelo said they will respect any decision by lawmakers...
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday, July 27 said he is confident there are still other venues where senators can inquire about the evidence in the impeachment case filed against Vice President Sara Duterte. One such forum to take up the controversy surrounding Duterte’s use of...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) has began its disaster relief operations, providing food packs, hygiene kits, and free shuttle rides, for victims of Typhoon Crising and the enhanced southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat. Some 5,900 families in various affected areas across the country...
Despite having limited budget, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) plans to revive past programs and projects from any excess funds on its yet-to-be-approved 2026 budget. Lawyer Ruth Castelo, the OVP’s spokesman, said in an interview on SMNI that their office put in plans to still be able to...
Vice President Sara Duterte said that the government must allocate a “bigger budget” for disaster risk reduction and response amid the heavy rains and flooding in Cebu province. Speaking to reporters in The Hague on Friday, July 18, the official underscored the need for a swift and effective...
President Marcos is not closing his doors on Vice President Sara Duterte in terms of her meaningful recommendations to resolve issues concerning the nation. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro made the statement when sought to respond to the remark of Duterte...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) vowed that its “Libreng Sakay” program, which aims to help commuters by augmenting public transportation services during rush hour, will continue until the end of Vice President Sara Duterte’s term even with a measly budget. Lawyer Ruth Castelo, the...
Insisting that any vice president must be ready to take over the role of the president, Office of the Vice President (OVP) spokesperson Ruth Castelo said on Wednesday, July 16, that it is a “disservice” to Filipinos that Vice President Sara Duterte is being kept “out of the loop.” The...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) may receive P903 million as budget for the next fiscal year, OVP spokesperson Ruth Castelo said on Wednesday, July 9, after the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) raised its original proposal. Originally, the OVP made a P733-million proposal, similar...
The Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) new spokesperson is adamant that she will neither be an attack dog nor engage in mudslinging because as she is simply tasked to make the public aware of the accomplishments of the office. “I’m here as spokesperson for the Office of the Vice President....
