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FALSE: OVP sent spoiled food to frontliners at Diliman Doctors Hospital
Both the hospital and Vice President Leni Robredo deny the incident took place
Robredo's office to donate P14-M U.P. coronavirus test kits to 4 labs
The beneficiary testing centers include San Lazaro Hospital in Manila, the Lung Center of the Philippines and the V. Luna General Hospital in Quezon City, and the Bicol Regional Diagnostic and Reference Laboratory
[FRONTLINERS] Volunteer shuttle driver overcomes fear of virus to serve others
Out of a job due to the lockdown, Victor Lero decides to volunteer as a shuttle driver for health workers in Metro Manila. He is scared of COVID-19, but he braves the front lines to keep his family alive and help other Filipinos.
'Not time to keep score': Robredo focuses on frontliners, not politics
In a nation overwhelmed by a pandemic, Vice President Leni Robredo shows how government can effectively work with private citizens to fight COVID-19
LOOK: Robredo's office opens free dormitory for health workers in Cubao
Medical professionals who wish to avail of this free service can send an email to ovpfreedormservice@gmail.com or text 09985917408
Robredo's office donates extraction kits worth P5.3M for coronavirus tests
The office of Vice President Leni Robredo says an extraction kit is an essential part of the full coronavirus test kit. Its procurement from a local supplier was requested by the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM), the country’s primary testing center.
LISTAHAN: Mga ruta ng libreng sakay ni Robredo para sa mga health workers
Narito ang 6 na ruta ng libreng sakay para sa mga health workers habang suspendido ang operasyon ng mga pampublikong sasakyan dahil sa coronavirus outbreak
LIST: Routes for Robredo's free shuttle service for health workers
(UPDATED) Here are the 7 routes of the free shuttle service offered by the Office of the Vice President for health workers
[OPINION | NEWSPOINT] Marcos vs Robredo
To be sure, too many incredible things have happened in the Supreme Court, precisely in cases where Duterte had an interest
At House plenary, lawmakers vow to increase 'measly' OVP budget in 2020
The Office of the Vice President assures lawmakers that any increase in its budget would go to its anti-poverty program
Senate panel wants bigger 2020 budget for OVP
Senators are keen on increasing the proposed P673-million budget of the Office of the Vice President
House panel swiftly approves P673-million OVP budget for 2020
An administration-allied legislator vows to further increase the budget of Vice President Leni Robredo's office 'in the proper time' to augment her anti-poverty projects
In rare U.S. criticism, Pence urges Saudis to free blogger Badawi
US Vice President Mike Pence says, in 'Saudi Arabia, blogger Raif Badawi is still in prison for the alleged crime of criticizing Islam through electronic means'
Robredo's net worth rises to P2.3 million in 2018
This is the first time since the Vice President took office that her net worth increased
Leni Robredo calls for equality, respect for all ahead of Pride March
'Like all of you, I continue to dream of a Philippines, and a world, where all of us, regardless of differences, can act with respect, walk free from fear, and stand with pride and dignity,' says Vice President Leni Robredo
Robredo's Angat Buhay program flagged for poor planning, lack of docs
(UPDATED) The Office of the Vice President's lack of a 'clear-cut procedure' in choosing local beneficiaries 'defeats the purpose' of its Angat Buhay program, says the Commission on Audit
OVP gets highest COA rating in 2018 audit
The Commission on Audit's sterling opinion of the 2018 financial report of the Office of the Vice President is an improvement from previous years when the state auditors flagged some of its expenses
NATO anniversary party turns ugly as US rips Germany, Turkey
Hours before foreign ministers from the 29-member Western alliance opens talks in Washington, US Vice President Mike Pence delivers a stinging rebuke
Robredo on taho incident: 'Pambabastos sa bansa natin'
(UPDATED) Vice President Leni Robredo questions the 'special treatment' given to China by the Philippine government
Poland arrests Chinese businessman suspected of spying
Aside from the Chinese telecoms executive whom Poland media identified as a Huawei director, authorities also arrest a Polish man 'known in the IT sector'
Chinese ambassador accuses Canada of 'white supremacy' in Huawei case
China's ambassador to Canada Lu Shaye says the "groundless" detention of a top Chinese tech executive is a display of 'Western egotism and white supremacy'
Robredo's wish for 2019: Join hands against poverty, injustice and violence
Robredo urges Filipinos to unite against injustices in the country and to bring hope to communities this 2019
Robredo slams China for driving away PH media from Panatag
'Nakakatakot na nakakagalit,' says Vice President Leni Robredo after the Chinese Coast Guard drove away a Filipino TV crew from Panatag Shoal
Pence says Trump-Kim meeting likely after New Year
Vice President Mike Pence insists US government would not repeat mistakes of the past where promises were broken
U.S. VP Mike Pence criticizes Suu Kyi over Myanmar treatment of Rohingya
Pence adds to the pressure on Suu Kyi, who this week has had an Amnesty International honor revoked and faced sharp words from Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad
Robredo: Militarization of government won't solve corruption
Vice President Leni Robredo says government should instead focus on reviewing systems that allow corruption to thrive
Maduro calls U.S. vice president 'a madman' for linking Venezuela to caravan
Nicolas Maduro, the socialist president of Venezuela, says 'imperialist paranoia' leads the US 'to accuse Maduro and Venezuela of everything that happens to them'
Duterte's EJK remark a joke? Robredo calls it an insult
'Insulto 'yon sa napakaraming pamilya na naiwan ng mga napatay dahil sa extrajudicial killings,' says Vice President Leni Robredo
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Malacañang clears Robredo in supposed Duterte ouster plot
Vice President Leni Robredo 'was not among those specifically named to be part of the conspiracy,' says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
House panel approves P447-M OVP budget for 2019
The Office of the Vice President's proposed budget for 2019 is P96 million less than in 2018, which Leni Robredo says would affect her anti-poverty program
Robredo: 'A good leader inspires, empowers, listens'
'More than a display of brute force and the use of strong language, we need leaders who will reach out and be one with the last, the lost, and the least of us,' says Vice President Leni Robredo in a speech where she alludes to President Rodrigo Duterte
Don’t call Leni Robredo the opposition Messiah
The Vice President will not oppose just anything and everything about the Duterte administration, but she will be the unifying force of dissent
Not enough? A beneficiary's take on Robredo's Metro Laylayan
A year after the implementation of program, a 53-year-old beneficiary shares her views on the Metro Laylayan livelihood program of Vice President Leni Robredo
Robredo slams 'tambay' arrests as anti-poor
In a separate statement, the opposition Liberal Party condemns the death of alleged 'tambay' Genesis Argoncillo, and questions the arrests of loiterers
Robredo: China presence in West PH Sea 'most serious external threat since WWII'
Vice President Leni Robredo says asserting the country's rights over the West Philippine Sea goes beyond the welfare of Filipino fishermen: 'It is about our nation's independence, security, and sovereignty'
LOOK: Men, women shave heads to call for 25% shading threshold in VP race
'Nangangamba kami sa posibilidad na hindi lumitaw ang tunay na pasya ng taumbayan noong 2016 elections dahil sa teknikalidad,' says the group
Inspiring stories banner Independence Day film fest
Vice President Leni Robredo hopes to promote positive stories through the 'Istorya ng Pag-Asa' Film Festival
Robredo expresses concern over harassment of PH fishermen in Panatag
Vice President Leni Robredo calls the China Coast Guard's actions as 'a blatant disregard of the rights of Filipinos, and the authority of the Republic of the Philippines over Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal'
Here's how Robredo debunks 'fake news' vs her
(UPDATED) Vice President Leni Robredo launches a series of videos where she addresses every false claim being spread about her online
Robredo slams plan to abolish, transfer PCGG to Calida's office
'Dagdag rin sa ating pangamba na mauwi ang pagsasawasto ng naging kasalanan ng pamilyang Marcos sa sambayanang Pilipino sa kasalukuyang Solicitor General,' says Vice President Leni Robredo
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, May 16, 2018
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What Sereno's quo warranto ouster means for President, VP
The President and the Vice President have very minimal requirements for eligibility. As such, there are very limited grounds to use a quo warranto petition against them.
FACT CHECK: Actor Bill Pullman didn’t laugh at Robredo for ‘copying’ movie speech
The 'laughing' tweet by the actor from the film 'Independence Day' was posted in February in response to a different post, not the Philippine Vice President's May 7 speech
Sereno ouster ‘brazenly tramples on' the Constitution – Robredo
(UPDATED) 'Ang desisyon ng Kataas-taasang Hukuman na paboran ang quo warranto petition ay tahasang pagyurak sa pinakasagradong institusyon ng ating bayan: Ang ating Saligang Batas,' says Vice President Leni Robredo on the Chief Justice's ouster
Robredo supporters launch #LeaveOurShadesAlone campaign
Apo Hiking Society member Jim Paredes, a vocal supporter of Leni Robredo, launches the social media campaign in support of the Vice President's vote-shading threshold petition before the Presidential Electoral Tribunal
Robredo gets national security briefing from military
A military spokesman confirms the command conference in Camp Aguinaldo but refuses to give details, saying it is a 'regular' activity with Vice President Leni Robredo
Robredo backs Sereno: I will do everything to right this wrong
'The quo warranto case against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno...can be the final blow to the ideal of justice we all depend on…. [It] is not just her fight, it is our fight,' the Vice President says at the Free the Courts forum
Robredo slams China missiles in West Philippine Sea
Vice President Leni Robredo urges the Duterte administration to file a diplomatic protest against Chna, as she hits the 'increased militarization' of Philippine waters
Robredo calls out Philippine Star reporter for 'fake news' on VP protest
(2nd UPDATE) 'Marami nang opinyon na na-shape dahil sa panlilinlang. Naging tahimik na tayo for much too long,' says Vice President Leni Robredo, as she vows to immediately call out and correct any misinformation against her
