OVP 2027 BUDGET CLEARS SENATE COMMITTEE IN UNDER 20 MINUTES WATCH: The Office of the Vice President (OVP) presented its proposed ₱785-million budget for 2027 before the Senate on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The proposed allocation is down 11 percent from this fiscal year’s ₱889 million. “Nakita ko na the OVP is spending their budget as efficiently, as wisely as possible,” Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said during the deliberations. “Bilang Vice President, meron din silang kailangan tulungan… at itong socioeconomic program will be a tool for her to help her constituents." OVP Chief of Staff Zuleika Lopez explained the absence of the Vice President from the hearing, stating that she was in Davao City to represent former President Rodrigo Duterte at the inurnment of a “long-serving city planner.” “Gusto ko sana 15 minutes eh, kaso tumagal ng kaunti,” Senate Finance Committee Chairperson JV Ejercito said before suspending the hearing. “Pasensya na po, and send our regards to our Vice President,” he added. 📹 Senate of the Philippines/YouTube