LIVE: Senate hearing on proposed 2025 budget of the Office of the Vice President

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The Office of the Vice President presents its proposed budget for fiscal year 2025, focusing on socio-economic programs and public service, aiming to uplift and empower Filipinos. Various interventions and services have benefited millions of Filipinos, with an emphasis on efficient, accessible, and innovative service delivery to ensure public satisfaction and financial performance.

Insights

  • The Office of the Vice President, under Vice President Sarah Duterte, has made significant strides in reaching millions of Filipinos through various social services and interventions, focusing on uplifting and empowering citizens for a prosperous and inclusive nation.
  • The proposed 2025 budget for the Office of the Vice President includes allocations for essential programs such as medical and burial assistance, disaster relief operations, and livelihood support, emphasizing the commitment to providing assistance despite similar programs in other government agencies, while also stressing the importance of innovation and service delivery within budget constraints.

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Recent questions

  • What is the proposed budget for the Office of the Vice President in 2025?

    2.37 billion pesos

  • What programs have been successful in aiding Filipino learners and families facing hunger?

    Provision of school kits and food distribution

  • How does the Office of the Vice President aim to uplift and empower Filipinos?

    Focus on efficient, accessible, and responsive public services

  • What is the allocation for medical and burial assistance programs in the 2025 budget?

    771.445 million pesos

  • How does the Office of the Vice President address concerns about security personnel and unauthorized photography?

    By activating the Vice Presidential Protection Group and reorganizing security personnel

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Summary

00:00

"OVP Budget Briefing: Empowering Filipinos for Prosperity"

  • The briefing on the proposed budget of the office of the vice president is called to order, with Vice President Sarah Duterte and the entire ovp delegation present.
  • The presentation of the obp is followed by questions, with preference given to Senate officers and order of arrival acknowledged.
  • The ovp delegation members are introduced, including Attorney Zulay K Lopez, Chief of Staff, and other key personnel.
  • The office of the vice president has reached millions of Filipinos, impacting lives through various interventions and services.
  • The ovp has worked tirelessly to deliver essential social services across different regions, aiming for a prosperous and inclusive nation.
  • Assistance has been provided to thousands of Filipinos through satellite offices across the country.
  • Relief operations have benefited thousands of Filipinos, with millions allocated for resource mobilization.
  • Programs like the provision of school kits and food distribution have been successful in aiding Filipino learners and families facing hunger.
  • The proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 is 2.37 billion, an 8.05% increase from the previous year, focusing on socio-economic programs and public service.
  • The ovp aims to uplift and empower Filipinos, with a focus on efficient, accessible, and responsive public services, maintaining high satisfaction ratings and financial performance.

25:00

Support for 2025 VP Budget, Innovation Emphasized

  • The speaker expresses steadfast support for the approval of the proposed 2025 budget of the Office of the Vice President.
  • Emphasizes that the limited budget of the Office of the Vice President should inspire innovation and service delivery rather than serve as a limitation.
  • Highlights the allocation of 1.90 billion pesos for socioeconomic programs in the 2025 budget, including medical and burial assistance programs.
  • Details the allocation of 771.445 million pesos for medical and burial assistance, similar to existing government healthcare programs.
  • Mentions disaster operations aimed at providing relief goods to disaster-stricken areas, with an allocation of 0.644 million pesos.
  • Discusses the livelihood assistance program for individuals with entrepreneurial skills, with an allocation of 150 million pesos.
  • Explains the rationale behind launching these programs, citing requests for medical, burial, financial, educational, and disaster assistance from the public.
  • Stresses the commitment to providing assistance despite existing similar programs in other government agencies.
  • Addresses the process of budget submission and the need for alignment with the priorities of the executive department.
  • Raises concerns about politicizing the budget hearing and emphasizes the importance of focusing on budget allocations for public benefit.

46:09

Senate Budget Hearing Updates and Security Concerns

  • Request for a minute suspension of the hearing was deferred to the chairperson's guidance on the budget hearing proceedings.
  • Acknowledgment of the presence of senators Bong Revilla, Robin Hood Padilla, Mark Villar, Allan Cayetano, and IMY Marcos.
  • Explanation by Attorney Rose Sanchez regarding low program implementation due to newness and difficulties faced by beneficiaries.
  • Confirmation by Attorney Lopez of a 92% utilization rate for the office of the vice president in 2022 and 2023.
  • Continuous efforts to improve processes and address audit findings by the office of the vice president.
  • Partial liquidation of an 18 million loan by CHED, leaving a remaining amount of 1,935.
  • Security personnel recall by the PNP from the office of the vice president, leaving only AFP personnel for security.
  • AFP's activation of the vice presidential protection group and reorganization of security personnel.
  • Explanation by the vice president regarding the politicization of security and targeted removal of PNP personnel.
  • Confirmation of 337 AFP personnel for security, not funded by the office of the vice president.

01:06:11

Airport Security Concerns in Singapore 2021

  • The speaker expresses concern about the release of information regarding their children being with them in Singapore in 2021, highlighting the need for increased security due to unauthorized individuals in the boarding lounge.
  • They discuss the importance of world-class airport security, mentioning restricted areas like immigration and the need for proper manifest documentation for passengers boarding flights.
  • The speaker reflects on the prevalence of police taking pictures upon landing at airports, emphasizing the need for security and proper handling of personal information.
  • Concerns are raised about unauthorized individuals taking pictures in restricted areas, highlighting the potential risks of misuse of such images and the need for strict access control.
  • The speaker questions the priorities of government agencies, particularly in handling sensitive information and ensuring the safety and security of public figures.
  • The discussion concludes with a call for accountability and transparency in handling incidents involving the release of personal information or unauthorized photography, emphasizing the need for swift action and public apologies when necessary.
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