Vice President Sara Duterte has denounced what she calls “pervasive greed” among government officials, highlighting her office’s commitment to advancing “transparent, strategic, and effectively executed public programs.”
In a video statement presenting the Office of the Vice President’s (OVP) accomplishment report on Monday, Dec.1, Duterte reiterated her office’s determination to remain steadfast amid various national crises and to serve the nation with compassion.
“Fellow countrymen, we will continue to fight against the greed of a few high-ranking officials in our government. Our Office will demonstrate that having a plan, effectively implementing projects, combating corruption, and showing courage and empathy are crucial for the development of our country,” she said in Filipino.
The Vice President also emphasized that the projects undertaken by her office reflected a year of “sincere service and loyalty to the nation.”
Duterte underscored that the OVP received an unqualified opinion—the highest audit rating—from the Commission on Audit (COA), noting this as a clear reflection of the office’s transparency and fiscal integrity.
According to her, they provided medical assistance to 4,643 individuals and burial assistance to 1,377 people.
Additionally, the OVP Disaster Operation Center offered assistance to 73,054 Filipino families affected by disasters, with 9,129 families receiving donated items.
“As part of our rapid response to the 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Cebu and the Mt. Kanlaon eruption, the OVP distributed 2,514 bags of 25-kilo rice,” Duterte noted.
She also highlighted that from January to October, the OVP’s free bus ride program had served 875,176 passengers nationwide.
The OVP’s “Mag Negosyo Ta ‘Day” program supported 15 groups and assisted 2,245 aspiring entrepreneurs.
Furthermore, she mentioned the office’s PagbaBAGo bags program, which distributed 460,272 bags and achieved its goal of planting one million trees.
