Vice President Sara Duterte has recently come under fire for alleged plagiarism concerning her newly released children’s book, “Isang Kaibigan.” Critics have drawn attention to similarities between Duterte’s book and “Owly: Just a Little Blue,” a popular children’s book authored by Andy Runton and published on March 1, 2005. In response to the allegations, VP … Read more
Vice President Sara Duterte’s book, “Isang Kaibigan,” is currently embroiled in controversy following a heated exchange during a Senate budget hearing. The discussion, led by Senator Risa Hontiveros, focused on the VP’s request for a budget of PHP 10 million to publish and distribute the book. Senator Hontiveros questioned the content of the book, seeking … Read more
A budget hearing in the Philippine Senate on August 20, 2024, turned tense as Vice President Sara Duterte faced questions from Senator Risa Hontiveros regarding a P10 million budget request from the Office of the Vice President (OVP). The budget is intended to fund the printing and distribution of a children’s book titled “Isang Kaibigan”, … Read more