On July 1, a day after Duterte started her term, she immediately launched satellite offices in Dagupan, Cebu, Tacloban, Zamboanga, Davao, and Tandag in Surigao del Sur.
In a statement, Lawyer Reynold Munsayac, the vice presidential spokesperson, said the opening of the satellite offices aimed at helping people, particularly those outside Metro Manila, get easier access to social services from the Office of Vice President (OVP).
“These established satellite offices across the country will widen the program’s reach and will guarantee a better provision of assistance,” Munsayac said.
He said the OVP satellite offices offer medical and burial assistance which can be availed through identified partner hospitals or direct walk-in applications.
To avail themselves of the medical and burial assistance, applicants must complete the requirements:
1. Filled-out application form
2. Submit the complete requirements and form via walk-in to satellite office processor/staff
3. Wait for the processing of application
4. The processor/staff will inform the applicant of the date of issuance of assistance that will be provided personally or via email
The complete steps and requirements can be accessed here: https://bit.ly/VPSDServes
In Davao City, the OVP satellite office is located at Orchard Hotel along JP Laurel Avenue.