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Why did some ex-vice presidents skip OVP’s 90th anniversary?
Former presidents Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Joseph Estrada attended the 90th anniversary celebration of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) in Makati City.
Vice President Sara Duterte hosted the event, inviting all her predecessors to commemorate the OVP's milestone.
Estrada, who uses a wheelchair, was accompanied by his son, Senator Jinggoy Estrada, who delivered a speech on his father's behalf.
Former Vice President Leni Robredo sent her regrets due to a prior engagement with the French ambassador.
Notable absentees included former Vice President Noli de Castro, who sent a representative.
During the event, VP Duterte offered prayers and condolences to those affected by recent natural calamities in the Philippines.
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