Sara Duterte Expected to Attend OVP Budget Deliberations
Senator Risa Hontiveros expects Vice President Sara Duterte to attend the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) budget deliberations, a move she says demonstrates proper conduct, unlike in past hearings where the VP's absence drew criticism.
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