Tag: OVP
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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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‘Hindi niya ma-gets?’: Makabayan says VP Sara Duterte’s budget response shows lack of accountability
Makabayan confronts the vice presidency over budget accountability The ongoing budget debate in the Philippines has taken a sharp turn as Makabayan lawmakers challenge Vice President Sara Duterte’s understanding of accountability and checks and balances. With the House of Representatives voting to trim the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) proposed budget for 2026, critics…
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Makabayan Critique of VP Sara Duterte’s Budget Stance Spurs Debate on Accountability in PH Congress
Background: A Budget Cut with Broad Implications The Philippines’ budget process is often a focal point for debates on transparency and accountability. In the 2026 General Appropriations Bill (GAB), the House of Representatives moved to slash P156 million from the Office of the Vice President (OVP). The decision has become a flashpoint in the ongoing…
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Makabayan Fire: Duterte Says House Isn’t Moral Overseer as Budget Cut Sparks Accountability Debate
Summary of the Budget Move In a heated turn of the Philippines’ budget battle, the House of Representatives approved a significant cut of 156 million pesos from the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) proposed 2026 General Appropriations Bill. The decision came amid a broader push by lawmakers to reassess allocations and demand greater transparency…