Senate panel clears OVP's P785.2-million 2027 budget as Sara Duterte skips hearing
A Senate finance panel on Tuesday endorsed the P785.2-million 2027 budget of the Office of the Vice President after a hearing of less than 20 minutes, with Vice President Sara Duterte absent, Philstar and GMA News reported. OVP chief of staff Zuleika Lopez said Duterte was representing former President Rodrigo Duterte at the inurnment of a long-serving Davao City planner. Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian hoped she would defend the budget in plenary.
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- Inquirer โ Sara Duterte skips OVP budget hearing at Senate
- Cebu Daily News โ Sara Duterte did not attend Senate OVP budget hearing
- ABS-CBN News โ Senate panel approves OVP's proposed 2027 budget
- GMA News โ Senate panel approves OVP's proposed 2027 budget; Sara Duterte no-show
- Philstar โ Senate panel clears OVP budget in under 20 minutes as Duterte skips hearing
- Pilipino Star Ngayon โ PANOORIN: VP Sara, absent sa 2027 OVP budget hearing sa Senado
- Pilipino Star Ngayon โ PANOORIN: VP Sara Duterte absent sa budget hearing ng kanyang opisina