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2 OVP aides now under close monitoring – Veterans hospital
Three officials from the Office of the Vice President (OVP) have been hospitalized due to anxiety and stress amid the congressional inquiry into the OVP's use of confidential funds.
OVP Undersecretary Zuleika Lopez was admitted to the Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) for a panic attack last Saturday, November 23.
Lopez is currently receiving treatment for acute stress disorder and is also being managed for musculoskeletal strain, including shoulder pain and spinal issues.
Special Disbursement Officer Gina Acosta was rushed to the VMMC after experiencing shortness of breath during a House committee hearing on Monday, November 25.
Acosta experienced a significant rise in blood pressure and lost consciousness during the hearing, leading to her unresponsiveness in the emergency room.
She continues to receive comprehensive medical care with close monitoring by the VMMC healthcare team.
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Vice President Sara Duterte expressed dismay over the perceived lack of aid for her chief-of-staff, Undersecretary Zuleika Lopez, following a health episode during her detention at the House of Representatives.
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Undersecretary Zuleika Lopez of the Office of the Vice President was hospitalized after falling ill, reportedly suffering from a panic attack with repeated vomiting and collapsing.
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Vice President Sara Duterte was allowed a temporary leave from the Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) to visit her children.
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Supporters of Vice President Sara Duterte gathered at the Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) in Quezon City to show solidarity amidst issues concerning her office's budget and confidential funds.
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Vice President Sara Duterte will attend the House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability hearing on November 29 to support Office of the Vice President (OVP) executives and personnel.
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