The Senate finance subcommittee swiftly approves the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) proposed budget for 2027, totaling P785.2 million. Multiple outlets report the panel endorsed the measure after a brief hearing, with approval granted at committee level.
Philippine news reports also note that Vice President Sara Duterte does not attend the hearing. One report highlights the session’s speed, saying it lasts under 20 minutes, while another references the chair’s remarks about “parliamentary courtesy.” The chair adds that the OVP is among the few agencies that reduces its budget for the current year amid limited fiscal space, contrasting with other agencies seeking increases.
