(FILE ) Vice President Sara Duterte. INQUIRER FILES
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Vice President (OVP) is now preparing to relocate to a new office in Mandaluyong City.
According to Reynold Munsayac, spokesperson of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio, the transfer aims to increase productivity and make the office more accessible both for its employees and the public.
“The new location will be able to accommodate all the co-term, casual, and permanent employees of the OVP. This will enhance efficiency, economy, and result in streamlined processes since all the OVP employees are within the same area. The new location will also be more accessible to the public due to its proximity to major roads and mass transportation facilities,” Munsayac said in a statement.
Vice President Duterte is currently holding office at the Quezon City Reception House in New Manila, Quezon City. The Quezon City Reception House was also used as office by former former vice president Leni Robredo.
Munsayac said the OVP expressed its gratitude to Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and the Quezon City local government for accommodating their request to use as office, the 5,000-square-meter Quezon City Reception House.
“Unfortunately, after inspection and human resource inventory, [the] OVP has decided to look for another location that can fully satisfy its requirements,” Munsayac said of the Quezon City Reception House.