THE OFFICE of the Vice President (OVP) officially launched a nationwide pop-up exhibit on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, to commemorate its 90th anniversary.
The exhibit, themed “Extra + Ordinary: Vice Presidents of the Philippines,” opened simultaneously in key locations across the country, including the main event in Manila and regional launches in SM City Davao, Butuan City, Cauayan City (Isabela), and Zamboanga City.
The commemorative exhibit paid tribute to the 14 individuals who have served as the country’s second-highest official since the office was formally established ninety years ago.
The OVP was officially constituted on Nov. 15, 1935, with the inauguration of the Philippine Commonwealth. The first official to hold the position was Sergio Osmeña, who served alongside President Manuel L. Quezon.
In her message read by Generose Tecson, OVP Mindanao head, Vice President Sara Duterte emphasized that the anniversary is not just a ceremony but a reflection on the office’s enduring role in Philippine democracy.
“As we open this pop-up exhibit—a tribute to the fourteen Vice Presidents who have served our nation across nine decades of constitutional history—[we recognize] they carried the weight of being second-in-command while making first-rate contributions to the nation,” a portion of the Vice President’s speech read by Tecson.
The exhibit aims to bring the legacy of past Vice Presidents closer to Filipinos nationwide, showcasing their stories, documents, and artifacts, and highlighting their role in the country’s economic crises, natural disasters, and political transitions.
Future plans for the OVP
The 90th anniversary celebration also served as a platform for the OVP to announce future institutional plans.
The OVP is reportedly working toward the establishment of an OVP Museum to permanently preserve its history, a permanent OVP Office to enhance stability and efficiency, and the enactment of an OVP Charter to legally define the office’s mandate and capacity.
The pop-up exhibits are designed to be mobile, ensuring that Filipinos in Mindanao, Visayas, and Luzon—from students to the wider community—can “take this history to heart” and appreciate the dedication of those who have held the office.
