THE Senate Committee on Finance has swiftly approved the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) proposed P902.895 million budget for 2026.
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri moved for the budget’s approval less than an hour after deliberations began, citing parliamentary courtesy.
The motion was seconded by Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, with no objections raised.
Of the OVP’s requested budget, more than P275.18 million was allocated for its programs, including:
Magnegosyo ’ta Day (Individuals and CSOs) – 1,980 target individuals
Pagbabago Campaign – 200,000 target learners
Disaster Operation – 55,000 target families
R.I.I.C.E. Food Bags – 50,000 individuals/families
Kalusugan Food Truck – 1,800 volunteers
Libreng Sakay – 1.2 million commuters
You Can Be VP – 2 learners
Wheelchair Distribution – 1,160 clients
The agency’s 2026 proposed budget does not include allocations for confidential funds.
The OVP’s proposal is 21 percent higher than its 2025 budget but significantly lower than the nearly P1.9 billion allocated in 2024. (TPM/SunStar Philippines)