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'Systematic attacks' vs OVP 'failed to weaken, frustrate' agency: Sara Duterte
Vice President Sara Duterte speaks to the media at the Office of The Vice President in Mandaluyong City on December 11, 2024, after skipping on the same day a National Bureau of Investigation probe on her remarks of having President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assassinated should she be killed. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News
Vice President Sara Duterte speaks to the media at the Office of The Vice President in Mandaluyong City on December 11, 2024, after skipping on the same day a National Bureau of Investigation probe on her remarks of having President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assassinated should she be killed. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News DAVAO CITY — The “systematic attacks” against the Office of the Vice President (OVP) in the past months have failed to weaken the agency’s resolve to deliver services, Vice President Sara Duterte said on Monday, June 16, as she outlined her office’s achievements in an awarding ceremony here.
DAVAO CITY — The “systematic attacks” against the Office of the Vice President (OVP) in the past months have failed to weaken the agency’s resolve to deliver services, Vice President Sara Duterte said on Monday, June 16, as she outlined her office’s achievements in an awarding ceremony here.
Despite budget constraints, the OVP has managed to continue its programs on health, livelihood, food and education, Duterte said in her speech delivered during the OVP’s Pasidungog Awards this year.
Despite budget constraints, the OVP has managed to continue its programs on health, livelihood, food and education, Duterte said in her speech delivered during the OVP’s Pasidungog Awards this year.
“Naging mas mapaghamon ang pagpapatakbo namin ng mga programa na ang pakay ay pagbibigay ng solusyon sa ilang mga pangunahing suliranin ng mga Pilipino ngunit ang mga batikos at sistematikong atake laban sa OVP ay hindi naging sapat para tayo ay humina, huminto, at mabigo,” the second-in-command said.
“Naging mas mapaghamon ang pagpapatakbo namin ng mga programa na ang pakay ay pagbibigay ng solusyon sa ilang mga pangunahing suliranin ng mga Pilipino ngunit ang mga batikos at sistematikong atake laban sa OVP ay hindi naging sapat para tayo ay humina, huminto, at mabigo,” the second-in-command said.
“The intention to weaken and frustrate us from serving the Filipinos failed,” she said.
“The intention to weaken and frustrate us from serving the Filipinos failed,” she said.
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Duterte did not mention specific incidents, but in early 2025, the House of Representatives voted to impeach her over allegations of fund misuse and threats against the President, First Lady and Speaker Martin Romualdez.
Duterte did not mention specific incidents, but in early 2025, the House of Representatives voted to impeach her over allegations of fund misuse and threats against the President, First Lady and Speaker Martin Romualdez.
The Senate has yet to tackle the case after raising several constitutional and procedural issues before the conclusion of the 19th Congress.
The Senate has yet to tackle the case after raising several constitutional and procedural issues before the conclusion of the 19th Congress.
Meantime, the OVP is operating on a P733-million budget this year after Congress slashed its proposed fund by P1.29 billion, citing alleged irregularities in the agency’s spending last year.
Meantime, the OVP is operating on a P733-million budget this year after Congress slashed its proposed fund by P1.29 billion, citing alleged irregularities in the agency’s spending last year.
The OVP’s medical assistance program “provided a lifeline and helped ease the burden of medical expenses for 127,984, while over 412,000 school bags have been distributed to students since 2022," Duterte said.
The OVP’s medical assistance program “provided a lifeline and helped ease the burden of medical expenses for 127,984, while over 412,000 school bags have been distributed to students since 2022," Duterte said.
The OVP has also planted 867,294 trees since 2024, inching closer to its goal of planting 1 million trees by 2028, she said.
The OVP has also planted 867,294 trees since 2024, inching closer to its goal of planting 1 million trees by 2028, she said.
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Other programs include the deployment of a mobile kitchen during disasters, the grant of livelihood packages in several communities, and the distribution of food to students and ailing families, she added.
Other programs include the deployment of a mobile kitchen during disasters, the grant of livelihood packages in several communities, and the distribution of food to students and ailing families, she added.
“Sa kabila ng mga limitasyong pinansyal, balakid at pagsubok, patuloy nating pagtibayin at palawakin ang mga ito… para makapag bigay suporta lalo na sa mga kapos at nangangailangan,” Duterte said.
“Sa kabila ng mga limitasyong pinansyal, balakid at pagsubok, patuloy nating pagtibayin at palawakin ang mga ito… para makapag bigay suporta lalo na sa mga kapos at nangangailangan,” Duterte said.
“Unahin natin ang bansa kaysa sa pansariling interes. Mangako tayo na ilalaan lang natin ang ating puso at gawa para sa ikabubuti ng sambayanan,” she said.
“Unahin natin ang bansa kaysa sa pansariling interes. Mangako tayo na ilalaan lang natin ang ating puso at gawa para sa ikabubuti ng sambayanan,” she said.
“Mahalin natin ang Pilipinas… dahil ito ay santuwaryo ng ating mga pangarap, dahil tayo ay iisa magkaiba man ang ating pinanggalingan. Tayo ay may parehong mithiin: kapayapaan, kaunlaran, katarungan,” she said.
“Mahalin natin ang Pilipinas… dahil ito ay santuwaryo ng ating mga pangarap, dahil tayo ay iisa magkaiba man ang ating pinanggalingan. Tayo ay may parehong mithiin: kapayapaan, kaunlaran, katarungan,” she said.
In the middle of her Pasidungog 2025 speech, Duterte paused and chuckled as she read a message of gratitude for the Philippine National Police (PNP).
In the middle of her Pasidungog 2025 speech, Duterte paused and chuckled as she read a message of gratitude for the Philippine National Police (PNP).
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“Ayokong basahin kasi kay Torre ito,” she said in jest, referring to new PNP chief Gen. Nicolas Torre.
“Ayokong basahin kasi kay Torre ito,” she said in jest, referring to new PNP chief Gen. Nicolas Torre.
Torre was among the key officials who led the arrest of Duterte’s father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, in March, and his eventual turnover to the International Criminal Court to face charges of crimes against humanity for the murder of numerous Filipinos during the past administration’s campaign against illegal drugs.
Torre was among the key officials who led the arrest of Duterte’s father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, in March, and his eventual turnover to the International Criminal Court to face charges of crimes against humanity for the murder of numerous Filipinos during the past administration’s campaign against illegal drugs.
The Pasidungog is the OVP’s annual awarding ceremony for individuals and institutions that supported the agency and its programs.
The Pasidungog is the OVP’s annual awarding ceremony for individuals and institutions that supported the agency and its programs.
Duterte ended her speech by urging individuals and organizations to continue and strengthen its partnership with the OVP.
Duterte ended her speech by urging individuals and organizations to continue and strengthen its partnership with the OVP.
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