OVP launches coffee table book

The Office of the Vice President (OVP) has launched a commemorative coffee table book chronicling its institutional history and the legacy of past and present vice presidents of the country.

Created under the 1935 Constitution as a constitutional safeguard, the OVP has spent nine decades evolving alongside the nation it serves. Once largely viewed as a contingency office, the vice presidency has gradually carved out a more visible role shaped by history, politics, and public expectation.

The OVP’s 90th Anniversary Coffee Table Book documents that transformation through archival photographs and narratives tracing the institution’s journey from the Commonwealth era to the present. The volume highlights how the Office adapted during periods of war, political upheaval, and democratic transition, often redefining its relevance in the process.

Central to the book are the Vice Presidents themselves—leaders who brought differing priorities and leadership styles to the Office. While their influence varied across administrations, each contributed to expanding the Vice Presidency beyond protocol, using it as a platform for governance, advocacy, and public service.

The anniversary celebration held in November also served as a moment for reflection and reform.

Vice President Sara Duterte earlier underscored the need for the OVP to modernize to meet the demands of contemporary public service.

Duterte called for “stability and permanence” through initiatives such as a permanent OVP building, an OVP Museum, and an OVP Charter to clearly define the Office’s mandate.

She also credited past Vice Presidents for laying the foundation of the modern OVP, noting that institutional strength is built over time.

The launch of the coffee table book, along with nationwide pop-up exhibits, forms part of efforts to bring the Office’s history closer to the public.