Hontiveros expects Sara Duterte to attend OVP budget deliberation

GMA Network - Nov 8, 2026

Senate Committee on Finance Vice Chairperson Senator Risa Hontiveros is expecting Vice President Sara Duterte to attend the Office of the Vice President"s (OVP) budget deliberations, similar to what other agency heads do, as a demonstration of proper conduct.

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Hontiveros expects Sara Duterte to attend OVP budget deliberation

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Teachers without laptops top priority in DepEd rollout

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This week’s milestones: Nov. 8 to Nov. 14

Gencorp counsel skips Sara Duterte impeachment trial on Nov. 9, cites medical reason

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‘Ayo Ayo sa Nangayo’ puts Bohol’s environmental struggle into perspective

Only a fraction of World Heritage sites are in Africa. China wants to fix that

Southeast Asia’s green push brings solar power, but who pays to keep it on?

Singapore targets at least 40% reduction in emissions from aviation fuels

Indonesians furious as Batam data centres drain taps: ‘we cannot cook without water’

Vietnam's top leader and spouse depart for official visit to Japan

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