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Some senators want to increase House-approved OVP budget — Zubiri
Some senators are considering a slight increase in the Office of the Vice President's (OVP) 2025 budget, according to former Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri.
Zubiri cited discussions at the Senate lounge, mentioning that some colleagues are willing to raise the budget allocation slightly.
The House of Representatives had reduced the OVP's proposed budget to P733 million from P2 billion after Vice President Sara Duterte declined to answer questions regarding the budget and its use of confidential funds.
Duterte had previously denied any misuse of public funds during a House committee hearing concerning audit findings.
Zubiri stated it is premature to predict the final outcome of the OVP's budget deliberations in the Senate.
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