The House of Representatives has assured the Office of the Vice President (OVP) of respect during budget deliberations, even as discussions about a potential impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte continue. Lawmakers emphasized that the sub judice rule should apply to all, including the Vice President, regarding the impeachment proceedings.
Commission on Audit (COA) auditor Roderick Wamil testified that officials from Vice President Sara Duterte’s Office of the Vice President (OVP) and Department of Education (DepEd) requested an audit query regarding secret funds. This testimony occurred during Duterte’s impeachment trial.
A former bank official's mention of four bags used by the Office of the Vice President (OVP) to carry P125 million in confidential funds for 2022 is possibly linked to bags cited by Ra, according to Barbers.
The Commission on Audit (COA) has upheld its decision to flag P73.28 million in confidential funds allocated to the Office of the Vice President (OVP) in 2022, citing expenditures on projects unrelated to their intended purpose.
A state auditor has reported that the Office of the Vice President (OVP) under Sara Duterte was the first government agency he encountered that refused to receive an Audit Observation Memorandum (AOM) from the Commission on Audit.
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Vice President (OVP) failed to submit supporting documents for its confidential expenses in 2023, contrary to the Joint Circular mandating the use of…
A fact-check report clarified that the Philippine Office of the Vice President (OVP) did not receive a 'perfect score' for budget use from the DBM, instead scoring 4.50 out of 5.00 in the 2024 review.
TANDAG, SURIGAO DEL SUR – Vice President Sara Duterte visited the towns of Lanuza and Cortes, and Tandag City in Surigao del Sur province on Tuesday, February 24, to distribute relief assistance to families affected by Tropical Storm Basyang. The relief distribution, conducted by the Office of the Vice President (OVP), provided essential supplies to
During an impeachment trial, witnesses and legal experts, including Lorna Kapunan, have alleged that the Office of the Vice President (OVP) under Sara Duterte misused secret funds, calling the system a 'scam against the people.' Duterte's camp has countered these claims, citing a COA circular regarding the impracticality of submitting receipts for confidential funds.
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) under Sara Duterte has stated there are explanations for the P125 million in confidential funds spent within 11 days. A defense spokesperson indicated that cross-referencing and stipulations are still being considered.
The Philippine Office of the Vice President (OVP), led by Sara Duterte, has been ordered by the Commission on Audit to return P375 million in confidential funds for 2023. The funds were flagged for alleged misuse and unauthorized allocation, with critics calling the act malversation.