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....
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) hailed Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala for becoming the first Filipino to reach a Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Final in the 2025 Eastbourne Open. While Eala fell short to Australia’s Maya Joint, 4-6, 6-1, 6-7 (10-12), in a close fight during their...
Vice President Sara Duterte did not mince words as she defended her recent trips, saying that no public funds were used in her personal travel abroad and calling her critics “stupid” for questioning them. “Alam mo kasi hindi nila naiintindihan, sorry ha, hindi ko nalam kung sinasadya nila...
Vice President Sara Duterte said that she and her lawyers will comply with the Office of the Ombudsman’s order to submit a counter-affidavit in answer to allegations that she misused the confidential funds of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd), which...
Vice President Sara Duterte has departed the country to attend a pro-Duterte rally in Melbourne, Australia. In a statement on June 20, the Office of the Vice President disclosed that Duterte is currently in Australia. She is scheduled to attend the “Free Duterte Now” rally in support of her...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) will request for a P733-million budget for 2026, similar to its budget this year, since Congress will reject a higher proposal anyway, Vice President Sara Duterte said on Monday, June 16. During a press conference in Davao City, the official disclosed that...
