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Office of the Vice President

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The Office of the Vice President (OVP) has been under scrutiny for alleged misuse of confidential funds, prompting calls for investigation by the Ombudsman and budget cuts by the House of Representatives. Recent developments include the Ombudsman reviewing complaints involving P612.5 million in questionable expenditures and the Senate supporting a P902.8 million budget for the OVP in 2026. Vice President Sara Duterte has denied involvement in the alleged misuse and remains a central figure in ongoing political and legal discussions in the Philippines.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Tue, October 21, 2025 at 6:38 PM

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Recent developments on Office of the Vice President

Mon, October 20, 2025 at 12:38 PM

Groups urge Ombudsman to probe VP Sara Duterte on confidential fund misuse

A coalition of groups, including Tindig Pilipinas and Akbayan Party, urged Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla to investigate Vice President Sara Duterte over the alleged misuse of confidential and intelligence funds.

Fri, October 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM

Sen. Gatchalian backs P902.8M budget for OVP

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian supports retaining the proposed P902.8 million budget for the Office of the Vice President (OVP) for 2026.

Thu, October 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM

VP Duterte denies involvement in flood control mess

Vice President Sara Duterte stated her confidence that she will not be implicated in the ongoing flood control scandal, asserting that neither the Office of the Vice President nor the Department of Education, during her tenure as secretary, handled any flood control projects.

Wed, October 15, 2025 at 12:04 PM

VP Sara Duterte leads tree planting campaign, marks 1 million trees planted

Vice President Sara Duterte led the nationwide PagbaBAGo Tree Planting Campaign at the Cesar C. Climaco Freedom Park in Zamboanga City, marking the planting of the one-millionth tree.

Sat, October 11, 2025 at 4:25 PM

VP Sara Duterte open to new Ombudsman Remulla reviewing her SALN

Vice President Sara Duterte is open to the new Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla reviewing her Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Networth (SALN).

Fri, October 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM

House approves P6.793T national budget on 2nd reading

The House of Representatives approved the proposed P6.793 trillion national budget for 2026 on its second reading.

Wed, October 8, 2025 at 4:08 PM

Ombudsman to review P612.5M confidential fund complaints vs VP Sara Duterte

Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla announced that the Office of the Ombudsman will review complaints regarding the alleged misuse of confidential funds by Vice President Sara Duterte's office and during her time as Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd).

Tue, October 7, 2025 at 4:26 PM

ASPG commander sacked amid P50M confidential fund misuse raps

Colonel Raymund Dante Lachica has been removed as commander of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Security and Protection Group (ASPG) due to alleged misuse of confidential funds.

Thu, October 2, 2025 at 6:37 PM

VP Sara Duterte sets conditions for House budget hearing appearance

Vice President Sara Duterte has set two conditions for her appearance at the House of Representatives' plenary debates on the Office of the Vice President's (OVP) budget: President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. must defend his office's budget, and the Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (ILBO) against seven OVP personnel must be lifted.

Thu, October 2, 2025 at 1:24 PM

VP Sara Duterte visits Cebu, offers aid after 6.9 magnitude quake

Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her prayers and sympathies for those affected by the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu.