THE Senate swiftly approved the P889-million budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) for 2026 in less than five minutes during plenary deliberations on Thursday, November 27.
The speedy approval highlights the strong support for the OVP within the Senate. The budget will fund the OVP’s various programs and initiatives for the upcoming year.
Vice President Sara Duterte was present during the plenary deliberations, demonstrating her commitment to the budget process and her office’s priorities.
The quick passage of the OVP budget signals a smooth start to the Senate’s deliberations on the proposed national budget for 2026. Further details on the specific allocations within the OVP budget are expected to be released in the coming days.
