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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