Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday visited Kuwait to attend a Filipino community gathering where she addressed various concerns.
According to a statement released by the Office of the Vice President (OVP), it is crucial for Duterte, as part of her mandate to advocate for the welfare of all Filipinos, to remain actively involved with Filipino migrant communities abroad.
“She will then proceed to continue working on the release of our former head of state Rodrigo Duterte, who was forcibly taken from Philippine soil,” the statement said.
“These official engagements are conducted in full compliance with existing government rules and regulations, ensuring that her presence abroad is both lawful and aligned with her responsibilities in public service. In addition, no public funds are used for all her travels overseas,” it added.
The statement likewise highlighted that the OVP, along with its 10 satellite offices nationwide, remains ready to serve and assist Filipinos locally and abroad, despite limitations in capacity and budget.
Under the 2026 National Expenditures Program, the OVP is set to receive P902.8 million, larger than the P744.1 million proposed under the 2025 General Appropriations Act.
