The Office of the Vice President’s celebration of its 88th founding anniversary was dedicated to all the vice presidents of the Philippines, particularly honoring how they built the institution as the second highest office of the land.

“We honor the people who have made our institution what it is today,” said Vice President Sara Duterte in her speech.

She said the past presidents “started, built, and strengthened the Office of the Vice President.”

“Dahil sa kanilang sipag, talino, at matatag na pamumuno, naging mahalagang bahagi ng kasaysayan ng Pilipinas at ng buhay ng mga Pilipino ang OVP,” she said.

The Lupang Hinirang institutional video featured all the vice presidents of the Philippines, from Sergio S. Osmeña Sr to Duterte. It was published in time for OVP’s 88th anniversary.

“Maraming, maraming salamat. Nagpupugay po kami sa inyo,” read the video caption.

The OVP also honored its employees who embodied excellent service over the years through the Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE).

Employees with 10 years to 35 years of service with OVP were given the Loyalty Incentive Award.

“Kinikilala rin natin ang mga tapat na empleyado ng OVP. Maraming salamat sa inyong paglilingkod sa bayan,” she said.

She said public service is not easy.

“Kailangan po dito ay isang katatagan o tibay ng loob na susuporta sa inyong pagnanais na makapaglingkod,” she said.

“Your commitment is dependent on your tenacity. You cannot fully commit to public service if your spirit is weak,” she added.

She also urged all OVP employees to “reflect on the organization's successes and setbacks, with the goal of growing stronger as individuals, public servants, and Filipinos.”

“Sa kabila ng hirap, sa kabila ng mga hamon, magtatagumpay din ang ating mga hangarin,” she said.

“Tandaan natin na bawat isa sa atin ay bahagi ng tagumpay ng OVP,” she added. OVP MEDIA