Why did some ex-vice presidents skip OVP’s ninetieth anniversary?

Right here’s a rundown of former vice presidents who attended — and those that skipped — Vice President Sara Duterte’s occasion

It changed into a mini-reunion of energy gamers on the ninetieth anniversary celebration of the Workplace of the Vice President (OVP), hosted by Sara Duterte on Friday, November 14. However not everybody made it to the occasion.

There are 4 residing former vice presidents however solely Joseph “Erap” Estrada, who was on a wheelchair, and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo attended the milestone occasion. Each are additionally former presidents.

Estrada was vice chairman below Fidel V. Ramos, whereas Arroyo was Estrada’s vice chairman who later took over the presidency after his ouster, following the Second EDSA Folks Energy Revolution.

Arroyo is a staunch ally of the Dutertes. Estrada was accompanied by his son, Senator Jinggoy Estrada, who delivered a speech on his father’s behalf. Incidentially, whereas delivering the speech, Jinggoy’s title popped up within the Senate flood management probe occurring concurrently. He was accused of receiving kickbacks. Learn extra particulars on this story.

Anyway, the place had been the opposite former vice presidents?

Naga Metropolis Mayor Leni Robredo was invited, however the OVP mentioned she despatched her regrets as a result of she had a scheduled assembly with the French ambassador.

When she was vice chairman, Robredo had a tough relationship with then-president Rodrigo Duterte as they didn’t see eye to eye on many points, particularly Duterte’s bloody drug conflict. However she had as soon as earlier than been painted as having pleasant ties together with his daughter Sara.

Jejomar Binay, who served as vice chairman below Noynoy Aquino, made his presence felt on the occasion although a video message. Makati Mayor Nancy Binay and sister Anne represented their father as an alternative.

Former vice chairman Noli de Castro despatched his grandchild to signify him on the OVP anniversary.

Family members of former vice presidents Fernando Lopez, Carlos Garcia, Emmanuel Pelaez, and Teofisto Guingona Jr. had been additionally current to obtain a espresso desk ebook from the OVP titled “First in Line” which options the nation’s vice presidents. – Rappler.com