Robredo nixes OVP’s ‘spare tire’ image, cites positive aspects of outreach application

MANILA, Philippines – Six years is just too long to do nothing vital.

This was the pronouncement of vice president Leni Robredo as she underscored that her office is greater than a mere "spare tire" within the executive.

"The office of the vice president, as a lot of you know, is small. we're constrained now not only by using our mandate as cited within the Philippine charter, but more so by using our materials," Robredo mentioned at the ANCOP groundwork united states of america's Charity Ball in Maryland, united states.

"even so, I informed my workforce, we can't sit idly by using performing ceremonial capabilities as nothing however a 'spare tire'," she delivered.

all through her speech, Robredo highlighted the Angat Buhay software which seeks to support communities in need during the support of a number of construction corporations and private companion businesses.

Robredo pointed out the software has prolonged tips to more than 405,000 beneficiaries in 211 cities and municipalities in the nation.

"right from the starting, have faith grew to be our most powerful ally. We advanced into a clearing residence of classes that goals to assault poverty in its most crippling form, as a result of those who necessary aid were trying to find empowerment, no longer simply assist," Robredo stated.

"and those that approached us with substances were trying to find partners, now not just beneficiaries," she added.

Robredo observed the funds for the application is merely "a drop in the bucket" in comparison to classes of private organisations and the administration.

"but nobody can put a price on the transformation and empowerment that is happening in these communities. they're truly valuable," the vp noted.

Robredo thanked ANCOP for being some of the program's most trusted companions in assisting the bad by means of donating  scientific gadgets and machine.

"certainly, no help is simply too small. With each support you have given, individuals's eyes easy up and their smiles beam with happiness and gratitude," Robredo stated. /gsg

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