Senate Committee on Finance Vice Chairperson Senator Risa Hontiveros has expressed her expectation that Vice President Sara Duterte will attend the upcoming budget deliberations for the Office of the Vice President (OVP). This attendance is seen as a necessary demonstration of proper conduct, aligning with the expectations set for heads of other government agencies during such proceedings.

In a recent interview, Hontiveros emphasized that the importance of attendance was clearly articulated by Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian during the committee hearing regarding the OVP budget. She stated, "I expect her to appear, that was explicitly mentioned by Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian during the committee hearing of the OVP budget. We expect heads of agencies to be present during committee hearings up to the plenary," highlighting the expectation for accountability and transparency in government operations.S2

The budget deliberations for the OVP are part of the broader legislative process in the Philippines, where agency heads are typically required to justify their budget requests before the Senate. Hontiveros's remarks underscore the significance of active participation by the Vice President in these discussions, which are crucial for the allocation of government resources.S1