The Senate Committee on Finance on Monday approved the proposed P2.385 billion budget of the Office of the Vice President, including the proposed P500 million budget for its confidential and intelligence funds.

Vice President Sara Duterte, who leads the OVP, physically attended the deliberation on the proposed budget for her office.

The deliberation lasted for about an hour and a half, which is longer compared to the 20-minute approval made by the House Committee on Appropriations for the OVP's budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year.

Citing parliamentary courtesy, Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. made a motion to terminate the budget discussion for the OVP's proposed budget.

"Traditionally, with due respect and courtesy to the second highest official of the country. When [it comes to] the budget of OVP, deliberations are terminated after a few pleasantries," Revilla said.

"In view of tradition, I hereby express my support to the OVP and move for the approval of its budget for 2024," he added.

Senators Jinggoy Estrada and Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, seconded Revilla's motion.