Tag: Office of the Vice President
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OVP 90th Anniversary: Why Some Ex-Vice Presidents Skipped
Event Overview The Office of the Vice President (OVP) celebrated its 90th anniversary with a ceremony hosted by Sara Duterte on Friday, November 14. The milestone event drew a high-powered crowd, effectively turning the celebration into a mini-reunion of political figures and power players. Yet, the guest list also underscored gaps: several living former vice…
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Why Some Ex-Vice Presidents Skipped the OVP’s 90th Anniversary
Background: A Milestone for the Office of the Vice President The Office of the Vice President (OVP) marked a significant milestone—its 90th anniversary—at a ceremony hosted by Sara Duterte. The event, going beyond a routine celebration, became a gathering that drew power brokers and seasoned political figures, turning into a mini-reunion of leaders who shaped…
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Why Some Ex-Vice Presidents Skipped OVP’s 90th Anniversary
Background on the OVP’s 90th Anniversary The Office of the Vice President (OVP) celebrated its 90th anniversary on Friday, November 14, in a ceremony hosted by Sara Duterte. It was described by insiders as a mini-reunion of power players, drawing current officials, allied lawmakers, and several former leaders. Yet, not every former vice president attended…
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OVP Budget Approved in House Plenary Without Sara Duterte
OVP budget approved in plenary despite absence The House of Representatives on a plenary vote approved the 2026 budget for the Office of the Vice President (OVP) even as its staff were notably absent from the session. The deliberations proceeded with the sponsor, Rep. Jose Alvarez, announcing that Vice President Sara Duterte had authorized the…
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OVP Budget Approved in House Plenary Despite Duterte Absence
OVP Budget Approved in Plenary Despite Staff Absence The House of Representatives approved the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) 2026 budget in a plenary session even as its staff were not present for the hearing. The sponsor and House Appropriations Committee vice chairman, Rep. Jose Alvarez, received letters from Vice President Sara Duterte authorizing…
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House Plenary Approves OVP Budget for 2026 Despite Sara Duterte Absence
House Plenary Approves OVP Budget for 2026 The House of Representatives approved the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) budget for 2026 in a plenary session, even as Vice President Sara Duterte was notably absent from the deliberations. The action comes amid a flurry of letters and procedural moves surrounding the funding, attendance, and conditionalities…