Sara Duterte skips Senate hearing as OVP's 2027 budget is approved
On the reason for Duterte's absence
Rappler reported that Duterte skipped the hearing to represent her father at the inurnment of a Davao City official, while Philstar reported she attended the inurnment of her longtime city planner despite a break in her impeachment trial.
All outlets agree that a Senate panel swiftly approved the OVP's proposed P785.2 million budget for 2027 and that Vice President Sara Duterte did not attend the hearing.
Drafted with AI from these 6 reports, checked and approved by a Parley editor. Approved 21 Oct, 9:32 AM.
What each outlet reported
Inquirer reported that Vice President Sara Duterte did not attend the OVP budget hearing at the Senate on Tuesday.
Read Inquirer's report →GMA News Online reported that a Senate finance subcommittee quickly approved the OVP's proposed P785.2 million budget for 2027 while Sara Duterte was a no-show.
Read GMA News Online's report →Philstar reported that the Senate panel cleared the OVP budget in under 20 minutes as Vice President Sara Duterte skipped the hearing.
Read Philstar's report →Rappler reported that Vice President Sara Duterte skipped the budget hearing to represent her father at the inurnment of a Davao City official.
Read Rappler's report →Daily Tribune reported that Sara Duterte skipped the Senate OVP budget hearing for the first time amid her impeachment trial.
Read Daily Tribune's report →The Manila Times reported that the Senate Finance Subcommittee approved the P785.2 million OVP budget for 2027, with Senator Imee Marcos moving for its approval.
Read The Manila Times's report →Excerpts courtesy of GMA Network and GMA News Online.
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