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OVP budget deferred after Duterte evades questions at House hearing
By: Gabriel Pabico Lalu - Reporter / @GabrielLaluINQINQUIRER.net / 08:04 PM August 27, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Even after several hours, the deliberations on the Office of the Vice President (OVP) proposed 2025 budget was still deferred by the House of Representatives committee on appropriations as Vice President Sara Duterte evaded almost all questions raised by lawmakers.
At the tail end of the hearing that lasted over five hours on Tuesday, Zambales 1st District Rep. Jefferson Khonghun moved to defer deliberations of the OVP’s budget to September 10. “We are a republic; we don’t have a king or a queen. Now, Madam Chair, dahil hindi naman masagot ni VP Sara ‘yong mga katanungan ng miyembro, may I move now to defer the hearing of the budget of the Office of the Vice President. I so move Madam Chair,” Khonghun said.
The motion was approved by appropriations senior vice chair and Marikina 2nd District Rep. Stella Quimbo, who presided over the hearing, after it was duly seconded.
Prior to his motion, Khonghun said he was disappointed that the chance to explain the expenditures of the OVP — which he stressed are public funds — was not used.
(It’s saddening because we are here to get clarification on how the funds, especially the confidential funds of the Vice President, were spent, including her budget for 2025. I would no longer ask questions because I know that she will only repeat her answers,” he said.
“This is frustrating because this is taxpayers’ money. I would like to thank the vice president for showing her true colors to the House, and her lack of respect for checks and balances and the separation of powers, and accountability,” he added.
During the discussions, ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro likened Duterte to a squid who releases ink when under pressure — as the Vice President deflected questions related to her office’s use of confidential funds (CFs).
Duterte’s behavior sparked tensions during the hearing, as she had to be reminded several times to exercise decorum.
The OVP was not allocated any CF under the 2025 National Expenditures Program, as the Department of Budget and Management decided to adopt Congress’ policy of not giving secret funds to civilian agencies with no surveillance mandate.
Why was the deliberation on the OVP's proposed 2025 budget deferred?
Lack of quorum
Vice President Sara Duterte evaded questions
Technical issues
Budget was already approved
Who moved to defer the deliberations of the OVP's budget?
France Castro
Stella Quimbo
Jefferson Khonghun
Sara Duterte
OVP budget deferred after Duterte evades questions at House hearing
By: Gabriel Pabico Lalu - Reporter / @GabrielLaluINQINQUIRER.net / 08:04 PM August 27, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Even after several hours, the deliberations on the Office of the Vice President (OVP) proposed 2025 budget was still deferred by the House of Representatives committee on appropriations as Vice President Sara Duterte evaded almost all questions raised by lawmakers.
At the tail end of the hearing that lasted over five hours on Tuesday, Zambales 1st District Rep. Jefferson Khonghun moved to defer deliberations of the OVP’s budget to September 10. “We are a republic; we don’t have a king or a queen. Now, Madam Chair, dahil hindi naman masagot ni VP Sara ‘yong mga katanungan ng miyembro, may I move now to defer the hearing of the budget of the Office of the Vice President. I so move Madam Chair,” Khonghun said.
The motion was approved by appropriations senior vice chair and Marikina 2nd District Rep. Stella Quimbo, who presided over the hearing, after it was duly seconded.
Prior to his motion, Khonghun said he was disappointed that the chance to explain the expenditures of the OVP — which he stressed are public funds — was not used.
(It’s saddening because we are here to get clarification on how the funds, especially the confidential funds of the Vice President, were spent, including her budget for 2025. I would no longer ask questions because I know that she will only repeat her answers,” he said.
“This is frustrating because this is taxpayers’ money. I would like to thank the vice president for showing her true colors to the House, and her lack of respect for checks and balances and the separation of powers, and accountability,” he added.
During the discussions, ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro likened Duterte to a squid who releases ink when under pressure — as the Vice President deflected questions related to her office’s use of confidential funds (CFs).
Duterte’s behavior sparked tensions during the hearing, as she had to be reminded several times to exercise decorum.
The OVP was not allocated any CF under the 2025 National Expenditures Program, as the Department of Budget and Management decided to adopt Congress’ policy of not giving secret funds to civilian agencies with no surveillance mandate.
When is the new date set for the OVP budget deliberation?
September 1
September 10
October 1
October 10
What was Jefferson Khonghun's main concern about the OVP budget hearing?
Lack of transparency in expenditures
Insufficient budget allocation
Technical difficulties
Absence of key officials
How did France Castro describe Vice President Sara Duterte's behavior during the hearing?
Like a lion
Like a squid releasing ink
Like a turtle hiding in its shell
Like a hawk
What was the reaction of the appropriations senior vice chair to the motion to defer the hearing?
She opposed it
She approved it
She was neutral
She postponed the decision
What specific funds were a point of contention during the hearing?
Travel funds
Confidential funds
Salary funds
Infrastructure funds
What did Khonghun say about the Vice President's responses to questions?
They were clear and detailed
They were repetitive and uninformative
They were concise and to the point
They were evasive and misleading
What policy did the Department of Budget and Management adopt regarding the OVP's budget?
Increasing the budget
Allocating more confidential funds
Not giving secret funds to civilian agencies
Reducing the overall budget
What was the overall tone of the lawmakers towards Vice President Sara Duterte during the hearing?
Supportive
Indifferent
Critical
Encouraging
What percentage of Filipino students reached basic proficiency in mathematics according to the PISA 2022 results?
16%
23%
24%
76%
Which subject had the highest percentage of Filipino students reaching basic proficiency?
Mathematics
Reading
Science
All subjects had the same percentage
What is the percentage of Filipino students who reached basic proficiency in reading?
16%
23%
24%
76%
Who created the chart displaying the PISA 2022 data?
Department of Education Philippines
Philippine Star Global Team
Cristina Chi and Enrico Alonzo
PISA Organization Committee
What is notable about the percentages of Filipino students reaching basic proficiency in all three subjects?
They are all above 50%
They are all below 25%
They indicate a significant improvement
They are equal across all subjects
What is the title of the infographic?
Monthly Expenses in NCR
The Cost of Living in Southeast Asia
The Family Living Wage as of February 2020
Daily Wages Across the Philippines
According to the infographic, how much does a family need per day to live decently in NCR?
Php500
Php750
Php1,022
Php1,500
Which expense requires the highest daily cost according to this infographic?
Food
Utilities
Education
Healthcare
How much is needed for transportation according to this graphic?
Php1648
Php3016
Php560
Php342
What does "Php" stand for in this context?
Philippine Pounds
Philippine Pesos
Philippine Pennies
Philippine Price
