Leni Robredo
{{Short description|Vice President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022}}
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{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2025}}
{{Philippine name|Santo Tomas|Gerona|Robredo|ph=married}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Leni Robredo
| image = VP Leni Robredo official portrait (cropped).jpg
| caption = Official portrait, 2016
| office = Mayor-elect of Naga
| term_start = June 30, 2025
| succeeding = Nelson Legacion
| 1blankname = Vice Mayor
| 1namedata = Gabriel Bordado
| office2 = Vice President of the Philippines
| president2 = Rodrigo Duterte
| term_start2 = June 30, 2016
| term_end2 = June 30, 2022
| predecessor2 = Jejomar Binay
| successor2 = Sara Duterte
| office3 = Chairperson of Angat Buhay
| term_start3 = July 1, 2022
| term_end3 =
| predecessor3 = Office established
| successor3 =
| office4 = Co-chairperson of the Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs
| alongside4 = Aaron Aquino
| president4 = Rodrigo Duterte
| term_start4 = November 6, 2019
| term_end4 = November 24, 2019
| predecessor4 = Office established
| successor4 = Dante Jimenez
| office5 = Chairperson of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council
| term_start5 = July 12, 2016
| term_end5 = December 5, 2016
| president5 = Rodrigo Duterte
| predecessor5 = Chito Cruz
| successor5 = Leoncio Evasco Jr.
| office6 = Member of the House of Representatives from Camarines Sur's 3rd district
| term_start6 = June 30, 2013
| term_end6 = June 30, 2016
| predecessor6 = Luis Villafuerte
| successor6 = Gabriel Bordado
| office7 = Chairperson of the Liberal Party
| term_start7 = August 10, 2017
| term_end7 = June 30, 2022
| predecessor7 = Benigno Aquino III
| successor7 = Francis Pangilinan
| birth_name = Maria Leonor Santo Tomas Gerona
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1965|4|23}}
| birth_place = Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines
| party = Liberal
| other_party =
| occupation = Lawyer
Politician
Social Activist
Economist
| spouse = {{marriage|Jesse Robredo|1987|2012|end=died}}
| children = 3, including Tricia
| residence = Naga, Camarines Sur
| website = {{URL|lenirobredo.com|Campaign website}}
| signature = Leni Robredo Signature.svg
| alma_mater = University of the Philippines Diliman (BA)
University of Nueva Caceres (LL.B)
| order2 = 14th
}}
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Maria Leonor "Leni" Gerona Robredo ({{IPA|tl|ˈlɛnɪ ɾɔˈbrɛdɔ|lang}}; {{née}} Gerona; born April 23, 1965) is a Filipino lawyer and politician who served as the 14th vice president of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022. She is the mayor-elect of Naga, Camarines Sur, having won the 2025 Naga local elections. She previously served as the representative of the 3rd district of Camarines Sur from 2013 to 2016.
Robredo narrowly defeated Bongbong Marcos, the son of the ousted dictator and kleptocrat Ferdinand Marcos, in the contested 2016 vice presidential election. After an electoral protest by Bongbong Marcos, the Presidential Electoral Tribunal found no signs of fraud and her lead was slightly widened. She is the second woman to serve as vice president of the Philippines, after Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, and the first vice president from the Bicol Region.
Robredo has spearheaded multiple programs in the Office of the Vice President (OVP); her flagship anti-poverty program, Angat Buhay ({{literal|Uplifting Lives}}), has helped address key areas including education, rural development, and healthcare, in partnership with more than 300 organizations. During the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, the OVP under Robredo responded by providing free shuttle services for frontline workers, swab tests, telehealth services, and raised funds for relief operations across the country. Robredo was awarded by the government of Thailand in 2016 for her work and advocacy in women's empowerment and gender equality.{{Cite web |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1452941/ovp-gets-highest-coa-rating-for-third-straight-year |title=COA gives OVP highest audit rating for third successive year |date=June 29, 2021 |access-date=September 1, 2021 |archive-date=September 1, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901002719/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1452941/ovp-gets-highest-coa-rating-for-third-straight-year |url-status=live }} Under her leadership, the OVP also received the ISO 9001: 2015 certification for the office's quality management systems.{{Cite news|last=Lalu|first=Gabriel Pabico|date=February 8, 2021|title=OVP gets ISO recertification for quality management system|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1393534/ovp-gets-iso-recertification-for-quality-management-system|access-date=September 1, 2021|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|language=en|archive-date=September 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901122510/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1393534/ovp-gets-iso-recertification-for-quality-management-system|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|title=Robredo receives ISO 9001:2015 quality certificate for OVP|url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/02/08/robredo-receives-iso-90012015-quality-certificate-for-ovp/|access-date=September 1, 2021|website=Manila Bulletin|date=February 8, 2021 |language=en-US|archive-date=February 14, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210214132541/https://mb.com.ph/2021/02/08/robredo-receives-iso-90012015-quality-certificate-for-ovp/|url-status=live}}
During her vice presidency, she served as the chair of the Liberal Party and de facto leader of the opposition to President Rodrigo Duterte's administration, where she was appointed by Duterte and briefly served as the chair of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council and the co-chairperson of the Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs. She has received backlash from government supporters for her being staunchly critical to Duterte's policies such as the war on drugs,{{cite news |last1=Cepeda |first1=Mara |title='1 over 100': Robredo calls Duterte's drug war a 'failure' |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/248610-robredo-duterte-drug-war-failure-icad-report/ |access-date=May 11, 2022 |work=Rappler |date=January 6, 2020 |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511124402/https://www.rappler.com/nation/248610-robredo-duterte-drug-war-failure-icad-report/ |url-status=live }} counter-insurgency initiatives,{{cite news |last1=Cepeda |first1=Mara |title=Robredo wants to abolish Duterte's notorious anti-insurgency group |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/robredo-wants-ntf-elcac-abolished-if-becomes-president-2022/ |access-date=May 11, 2022 |work=Rappler |date=November 9, 2021 |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511124403/https://www.rappler.com/nation/elections/robredo-wants-ntf-elcac-abolished-if-becomes-president-2022/ |url-status=live }} COVID-19 pandemic response,{{cite news |last1=Cepeda |first1=Mara |title=Robredo tempted to tell Duterte: Just let me handle pandemic response |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/robredo-tempted-tell-duterte-just-let-me-handle-covid-19-pandemic-response/ |access-date=May 11, 2022 |work=Rappler |date=September 3, 2021 |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511124403/https://www.rappler.com/nation/robredo-tempted-tell-duterte-just-let-me-handle-covid-19-pandemic-response/ |url-status=live }} and soft stance toward China.{{cite news |last1=Cepeda |first1=Mara |title=Robredo laments Duterte admin's 'cowardice' in defending West PH Sea vs China |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/robredo-message-hague-ruling-anniversary-july-12-2021/ |access-date=May 11, 2022 |work=Rappler |date=July 12, 2021 |archive-date=May 11, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511124401/https://www.rappler.com/nation/robredo-message-hague-ruling-anniversary-july-12-2021/ |url-status=live }} She has been a constant target of disinformation, with many articles making false claims about her personal life to discredit her.
Robredo announced her presidential campaign in the 2022 presidential elections with Liberal Party leader and Senator Francis Pangilinan as her running mate.{{cite news |title=Robredo to run for President as an independent |url=https://www.bworldonline.com/the-nation/2021/10/07/402039/robredo-to-run-for-president-as-an-independent/ |access-date=May 28, 2022 |work=BusinessWorld |date=October 7, 2021 |quote=The opposition leader, who heads the Liberal Party, will run as an independent candidate, the Commission on Elections tweeted. |archive-date=May 28, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220528081401/https://www.bworldonline.com/the-nation/2021/10/07/402039/robredo-to-run-for-president-as-an-independent/ |url-status=live }} However, she widely lost the election to Bongbong Marcos.{{Cite web |date=May 25, 2022 |title=Final, official tally: Marcos, Duterte on top with over 31M votes each |website=Manila Bulletin |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/05/25/final-official-tally-marcos-duterte-on-top-with-north-of-31m-votes-each/ |access-date=May 26, 2022 |archive-date=May 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525134842/https://mb.com.ph/2022/05/25/final-official-tally-marcos-duterte-on-top-with-north-of-31m-votes-each/ |url-status=live }} She left office shortly after and founded Angat Buhay, a nonprofit organization. In 2025, Robredo returned to local politics by running for mayor of Naga, Camarines Sur, and eventually won by a landslide.
Early life and education
Leni Robredo was born as Maria Leonor Santo Tomas Gerona on April 23, 1965, in Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines.{{cite news|url=http://bandera.inquirer.net/121461/leni-im-tough-i-fight-for-what-is-right|title=Leni: I'm tough, I fight for what is right|last=Begas|first=Leifbilly|work=Inquirer Bandera|date=May 4, 2016|access-date=January 10, 2017|archive-date=January 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110161314/http://bandera.inquirer.net/121461/leni-im-tough-i-fight-for-what-is-right|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Vote PH 2016: Leni Robredo|url=http://www.inquirer.net/elections2016/leni-robredo|access-date=April 12, 2016|newspaper=Inquirer.net|date=April 10, 2016|archive-date=April 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160405092120/http://www.inquirer.net/elections2016/leni-robredo|url-status=live}} She was the first of three children born to Naga City Regional Trial Court Judge Antonio Gerona (c. 1933–2013) and Salvacion Santo Tomas (1936–2020).{{cite news|author=Philippine Daily Inquirer|title=That first night, I knew he was gone—Robredo's wife|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/256594/that-first-night-i-knew-he-was-gone-robredos-wife|access-date=June 29, 2020|newspaper=Inquirer.net|date=August 24, 2012|archive-date=July 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200701003648/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/256594/that-first-night-i-knew-he-was-gone-robredos-wife|url-status=live}}
Robredo attended the basic education department of Universidad de Sta. Isabel in Naga, graduating from elementary school in 1978, and from high school in 1982. She earned her degree in Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of the Philippines School of Economics at UP Diliman in 1986, and proceeded to study law at the University of Nueva Caceres, graduating in 1992.{{cite news |last1=Bueza |first1=Michael |title=Are 2016 VP bets truthful about academic degrees? |url=https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/fact-check-academic-degrees-2016-vice-presidential-bets |access-date=June 12, 2021 |work=Rappler |date=February 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201007124223/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/fact-check-academic-degrees-2016-vice-presidential-bets |archive-date=October 7, 2020}} Gerona chose to temporarily forego law studies and instead decided to work as a researcher for the Bicol River Basin Development Program (BRBDP), a government agency tasked with integrated area development planning in the three provinces of the Bicol Region.{{Cite news|first=Jamaine |last=Punzalan |title=Leni Robredo relives 'whirlwind' romance with Jesse |url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/nation/10/09/15/leni-robredo-relives-whirlwind-romance-jesse|work=ABS-CBN News |date=October 9, 2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160111120150/http://news.abs-cbn.com/nation/10/09/15/leni-robredo-relives-whirlwind-romance-jesse |archive-date=January 11, 2016 }} Here she met then-program director Jesse Robredo, who would eventually become her husband. She passed the bar exams on her second attempt in 1996 and was admitted to the Integrated Bar of the Philippines in May 1997.{{cite news |last1=Yap |first1=DJ |title=Bar flunker Leni Robredo tells of rebound |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/777063/bar-flunker-leni-robredo-tells-of-rebound |access-date=June 12, 2021 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=March 31, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210227130033/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/777063/bar-flunker-leni-robredo-tells-of-rebound |archive-date=February 27, 2021}}{{cite news|author=Rappler.com|title=FALSE: Robredo's missing bar exam results cast doubt on her being a lawyer|url=https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/robredo-missing-bar-exam-results-casts-doubt-lawyer|access-date=November 29, 2020|work=Rappler|publisher=Rappler Inc.|date=November 25, 2020|archive-date=November 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126023157/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/robredo-missing-bar-exam-results-casts-doubt-lawyer|url-status=live}}
Following her admission, Robredo served in the Public Attorney's Office,{{Citation|last=Francisco|first=Katerina|title=Leni Robredo: Low-key political wife goes national|date=October 5, 2015|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/108017-leni-robredo-profile-2016|website=Rappler.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531233212/http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/108017-leni-robredo-profile-2016|access-date=April 15, 2016|archive-date=May 31, 2016|url-status=live}} a role in which she often took up the defense for cases pursued by her husband, who by then had become Mayor of Naga.
From 1998 to 2008, Robredo became the coordinator of Sentro ng Alternatibong Lingap Panligan (SALIGAN), a Naga-based alternative legal support group.{{cite journal |last = Melendez |first = Paolo Enrico |title = The Evolution of Leni Robredo: How the VP Underdog Became the Race's Strongest Contender |journal = Rogue Magazine |publisher = Rogue Media, Inc. |location = Makati |date = April 22, 2016 |url = http://rogue.ph/the-evolution-of-leni-robredo-how-the-vp-underdog-became-the-races-strongest-contender/ |access-date = April 23, 2016 |archive-date = December 31, 2019 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20191231132608/http://rogue.ph/the-evolution-of-leni-robredo-how-the-vp-underdog-became-the-races-strongest-contender/ |url-status = dead }} SALIGAN's work aimed to encourage young legal professionals to take on leadership roles,{{cite web|title = Will children make good leaders? {{!}} Mindanao Times|url = http://mindanaotimes.net/will-children-make-good-leaders/|website = mindanaotimes.net|access-date = December 3, 2015|archive-date = March 4, 2017|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170304175409/http://mindanaotimes.net/will-children-make-good-leaders/|url-status = live}} and involved visiting distant rural communities to provide legal services to residents who would otherwise have little or no access to such services,{{cite AV media |title = How Leni Robredo and her group help empower women and farmers |medium = YouTube Video |publisher = Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. |location = Mandaluyong |date = April 12, 2016 |url = http://www.pep.ph/electionwatch2016/media/13931/pep-talk-election-watch-how-leni-robredo-and-her-group-help-empower-women-and-farmers#MF53myyl05pEU2Du.99 |access-date = April 23, 2016 |archive-date = June 11, 2016 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160611210441/http://www.pep.ph/electionwatch2016/media/13931/pep-talk-election-watch-how-leni-robredo-and-her-group-help-empower-women-and-farmers#MF53myyl05pEU2Du.99 |url-status = dead }} as well as conducting legal advocacy by proposing amendments and new laws based on the needs of these marginalized communities. Later, the group's focus shifted to include helping rural women to acquire capital in order to participate in competitive markets.
In addition, Robredo founded the Lakas ng Kababaihan ng Naga Federation (Women Power of Naga Federation), an organization that provides training and livelihood opportunities for women, in 1989.{{cite news |url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/108171-leni-robredo-bicol-women-group-support |title=No fears that Robredo will neglect CamSur – women supporters |work=Rappler |date=October 5, 2015 |access-date=August 7, 2016 |archive-date=July 2, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160702204537/http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/108171-leni-robredo-bicol-women-group-support |url-status=live }}
In 2012, Robredo was named the chairperson of the Liberal Party in Camarines Sur.[http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/275614/robredo-widow-now-liberal-party-head-in-camsur Robredo widow now Liberal Party head in CamSur] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120929042415/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/275614/robredo-widow-now-liberal-party-head-in-camsur |date=September 29, 2012 }} Inquirer.net (October 5, 2012)[http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/283510/leni-robredo-files-candidacy-for-house-seat Leni Robredo files candidacy for House seat] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121007033108/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/283510/leni-robredo-files-candidacy-for-house-seat |date=October 7, 2012 }} Inquirer.net (October 5, 2012)[http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/10/05/12/leni-robredo-ready-enter-politics Leni Robredo ready to enter politics] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121006021056/http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/10/05/12/leni-robredo-ready-enter-politics |date=October 6, 2012 }} ABS-CBNnews.com (October 5, 2012)[http://www.rappler.com/nation/12919-leni-robredo-appointed-lp-chair-in-camsur Leni Robredo appointed LP chair in CamSur] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201132900/https://www.rappler.com/nation/12919-leni-robredo-appointed-lp-chair-in-camsur |date=December 1, 2017 }} Rappler.com (October 5, 2012)[http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/279062/leni-robredo-eyes-rtc-judge-post-in-qc Leni Robredo eyes RTC judge post in QC] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121003020236/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/279062/leni-robredo-eyes-rtc-judge-post-in-qc |date=October 3, 2012 }} Inquirer.net (October 5, 2012)
Early political career
= Congressional career =
File:Unveiling Robredo monument at Cararayan National HS.jpg
Robredo ran in Camarines Sur's 3rd congressional district during the Philippine general elections of 2013. On May 16, 2013, she was proclaimed winner, beating Nelly Favis-Villafuerte (of Nationalist People's Coalition/United Nationalist Alliance), wife of former Congressman Luis Villafuerte[http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/410263/leni-robredo-proclaimed-winner-in-camarines-sur Leni Robredo proclaimed winner in Camarines Sur] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608084025/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/410263/leni-robredo-proclaimed-winner-in-camarines-sur |date=June 8, 2013 }}, Philippine Daily Inquirer and member of the politically powerful Villafuerte dynasty.{{cite news|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/785167/political-dynasties-win-some-lose-some|title=Political dynasties win some, lose some|newspaper=Inquirer.net|access-date=August 7, 2016|archive-date=August 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803230111/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/785167/political-dynasties-win-some-lose-some|url-status=live}}
During her term in congress, Robredo was the vice chairman of the House committees on good governance, public accountability, and revision of laws, and a member of 11 other house panels.{{cite news|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/539542/news/nation/leni-robredo-the-reluctant-candidate-now-seeks-vp-post-in-2016|title=Leni Robredo: The reluctant candidate now seeks VP post in 2016|work=GMA News|access-date=October 5, 2015|archive-date=October 7, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151007163935/http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/539542/news/nation/leni-robredo-the-reluctant-candidate-now-seeks-vp-post-in-2016|url-status=live}} She was known for being a strong advocate of the Freedom of Information Act,{{cite news|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/654464/leni-robredo-urges-adoption-of-house-foi-bill-version|title=Leni Robredo urges adoption of House FOI bill version|author=Marc Jayson Cayabyab|newspaper=Inquirer.net|access-date=September 22, 2015|archive-date=September 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150927122531/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/654464/leni-robredo-urges-adoption-of-house-foi-bill-version|url-status=live}} and a strong supporter of the Bangsamoro Basic Law.{{cite news|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/692588/list-how-did-your-representatives-vote-on-the-bbl|title=LIST: How did your representatives vote on the BBL?|author=Aries Joseph Hegina|newspaper=Inquirer.net|access-date=September 22, 2015|archive-date=September 29, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929053719/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/692588/list-how-did-your-representatives-vote-on-the-bbl|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/local-news/2015/05/12/22-house-members-urge-support-bbl-407119|title=22 House members urge support for Bangsamoro Basic Law|work=SunStar|access-date=September 22, 2015|archive-date=September 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924201423/http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/local-news/2015/05/12/22-house-members-urge-support-bbl-407119|url-status=live}}
Participatory governance and transparency were the major objectives and thrusts of Robredo's legislative agenda. The first law Robredo authored in congress was the Full Disclosure Policy Bill (HB 19), which would have mandated all government agencies and their sub-units and projects to disclose their budget and financial transactions in a conspicuous manner "without any requests from the public."{{cite news|title = Leni Robredo's first bill: Full disclosure in gov't transactions|url = http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2013/07/01/960401/leni-robredos-first-bill-full-disclosure-govt-transactions|work = Philstar.com|publisher = Philstar Global Corp.|access-date = December 3, 2015|archive-date = December 8, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151208101750/http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2013/07/01/960401/leni-robredos-first-bill-full-disclosure-govt-transactions|url-status = live}} Concerned that the marginalized sector should not be denied access to government frontline services and public meetings based on their attire,{{cite web|title = Leni Robredo eyes lifting of gov't dress code for ordinary Filipinos – Liberal Party of the Philippines|url = http://www.liberalparty.org.ph/leni-robredo-eyes-lifting-of-govt-dress-code-for-ordinary-filipinos/|website = Liberal Party of the Philippines|access-date = December 3, 2015|language = en-US|archive-date = March 5, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160305155852/http://www.liberalparty.org.ph/leni-robredo-eyes-lifting-of-govt-dress-code-for-ordinary-filipinos/|url-status = live}} she sponsored the Open Door Policy Act (House Bill No. 6286),{{cite web|title = House Bill No. 6286 (Open Door Policy Act).pdf|url = https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5id4DkjPBsDS2ZaaTRXblVuR2M/view|website = Google Docs|access-date = December 3, 2015|archive-date = December 8, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151208235744/https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5id4DkjPBsDS2ZaaTRXblVuR2M/view|url-status = live}} which prohibits government offices and agencies from implementing strict dress codes.
Robredo also authored the People Empowerment Bill (HB 4911{{cite web|title=Leni on BUB, cabinet portfolio and others – Liberal Party of the Philippines|url=http://www.liberalparty.org.ph/leni-on-bub-cabinet-portfolio-and-others/|website=Liberal Party of the Philippines|access-date=December 3, 2015|language=en-US|archive-date=May 19, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160519163706/http://www.liberalparty.org.ph/leni-on-bub-cabinet-portfolio-and-others|url-status=live}}), which sought to allow more participation from Filipinos in decision and policy-making,{{cite web|title=[HB4911] People Empowerment Bill.pdf|url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwpCSR3_0B62cXJ0UTBJeHJQYzQ/view|website=Google Docs|access-date=December 3, 2015|archive-date=December 8, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208182218/https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwpCSR3_0B62cXJ0UTBJeHJQYzQ/view|url-status=live}} and the Participatory Budget Process Bill (HB 3905), which sought to increase participation in budget-related decisions in government projects by locals.{{cite AV media|people=Maria Ressa (Interviewer), Leni Robredo|title=Rappler Talk: Leni Robredo on running for VP|medium=YouTube Video|publisher=Rappler|date=October 12, 2015|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqyTy1HZcu8|access-date=December 3, 2015|archive-date=January 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220117001027/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqyTy1HZcu8&gl=US&hl=en|url-status=live}} She also wrote the Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Bill (HB 3432) to prohibit discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, language, disability, HIV status, etc.
To promote transparency in the taxation process, she sponsored the house version (House Bill 05831) of what would eventually become Republic Act RA10708, the Tax Incentives Management and Transparency Act of 2009 (TIMTA).{{cite news|title = Senate passes Tax Incentives Management and Transparency Act|url = http://www.rappler.com/business/economy-watch/95691-senate-passes-tax-incentives-management-transparency-act|work = Rappler|access-date = December 3, 2015|archive-date = August 18, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160818181704/http://www.rappler.com/business/economy-watch/95691-senate-passes-tax-incentives-management-transparency-act|url-status = live}}{{cite news|url=http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2015/06/14/1465668/house-oks-tax-incentives-transparency-bill|title=House OKs Tax Incentives Transparency bill|work=Philstar.com|publisher=Philstar Global Corp.|access-date=September 22, 2015|archive-date=October 2, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151002185645/http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2015/06/14/1465668/house-oks-tax-incentives-transparency-bill|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Opinion&title=grief-and-why-i-will-campaign-for-leni&id=119434|title=Grief, and why I will campaign for Leni|work=BusinessWorld|access-date=December 2, 2015|archive-date=July 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180706210144/http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Opinion&title=grief-and-why-i-will-campaign-for-leni&id=119434|url-status=live}}
Other major legislation co-authored by Robredo includes the Anti-Dynasty Bill{{cite web|title = Cong. Robredo's Statement on the Anti-Dynasty Bill – Leni Robredo Official Website|url = http://www.lenirobredo.com/cong-robredos-statement-on-the-passage-of-the-anti-dynasty-bill/|website = Leni Robredo Official Website|access-date = December 3, 2015|language = en-US|archive-date = September 10, 2016|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160910022618/https://lenirobredo.com/cong-robredos-statement-on-the-passage-of-the-anti-dynasty-bill/|url-status = live}}{{cite news|title = Robredo: Dynasty bill may be passed yet|url = http://www.philstar.com/region/2015/09/05/1496249/robredo-dynasty-bill-may-be-passed-yet|work = Philstar.com|publisher = Philstar Global Corp.|access-date = December 3, 2015|archive-date = December 8, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151208053919/http://www.philstar.com/region/2015/09/05/1496249/robredo-dynasty-bill-may-be-passed-yet|url-status = live}} and the Healthy Beverage Options Act (House Bill 4021).{{cite web|title=Healthy Beverage Options Act 4021 Proposed for Schools|url=http://www.smartparenting.com.ph/news/healthy-beverage-options-act-4021-proposed-for-schools|website=SmartParenting.com.ph|access-date=December 3, 2015|archive-date=December 8, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208115219/http://www.smartparenting.com.ph/news/healthy-beverage-options-act-4021-proposed-for-schools|url-status=live}}
==Legislative portfolio==
As a member of the 16th Congress, Robredo was one of the principal authors of the house version of "The Tax Incentives Management and Transparency Act (TIMTA)" (Republic Act RA10708, House Bill 05831), which was enacted on December 9, 2015.{{cite web |url=http://www.congress.gov.ph/members/search.php?id=robredo-m&pg=auth |title=House of Representatives |publisher=Congress.gov.ph |access-date=August 7, 2016 |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304204912/http://www.congress.gov.ph/members/search.php?id=robredo-m&pg=auth |url-status=live }} She also co-authored the house version{{cite web |url=http://www.congress.gov.ph/members/search.php?id=robredo-m&pg=coauth |title=House of Representatives |publisher=Congress.gov.ph |access-date=August 7, 2016 |archive-date=June 30, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630180114/http://www.congress.gov.ph/members/search.php?id=robredo-m&pg=coauth |url-status=live }} of the following laws: the “National Children’s Month Act,” Republic Act RA10661 (HB01641) enacted on May 29, 2015, declaring the celebration of the national children's month on November of every year;{{cite news|last1=Ronda|first1=Rainier Allan|title=November declared National Children's Month|url=http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2015/06/07/1463080/november-declared-national-childrens-month|access-date=July 9, 2016|work=Philstar.com|publisher=Philstar Global Corp.|date=June 7, 2015|archive-date=July 23, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160723230808/http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2015/06/07/1463080/november-declared-national-childrens-month|url-status=live}} the "Charter of the Quezon City Development Authority," Republic Act RA10646 (HB03899), lapsed into law on November 8, 2014; the "Open High School System Act," Republic Act RA10665 (HB04085) enacted on July 9, 2015, establishing and appropriating funds for the open high school system; Republic Act RA10638 (HB04089), extending the corporate life of the Philippine National Railways for another 50 years, enacted on June 16, 2014; Republic Act RA10707 (HB04147), amending the "Probation Law of 1976" enacted on November 26, 2015, rationalizing and strengthening the probation system; the "Graphic Health Warnings Law," Republic Act RA10643 (HB04590), enacted on November 15, 2014, prescribing the printing of graphic health warnings on tobacco products; Republic Act RA10655 (HB05280), decriminalizing premature remarriages, enacted on March 13, 2015; and the "Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act.of 2015," Republic Act RA10742 (HB06043), enacted on January 15, 2016.{{cite web|website=Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines|title=Republic Act RA10655|url=https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2015/03mar/20150313-RA-10655-BSA.pdf|access-date=May 22, 2020|archive-date=September 22, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210922025837/https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2015/03mar/20150313-RA-10655-BSA.pdf|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/docs/ELECTRONIC/57377/102476/F1830355101/PHL57377.pdf|title=Article 351 of Act No. 3815 of the revised penal code|access-date=November 2, 2016|archive-date=November 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161104002427/http://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/docs/ELECTRONIC/57377/102476/F1830355101/PHL57377.pdf|url-status=live}}{{cite news|work=Philstar.com|publisher=Philstar Global Corp.|title=Noy signs law decriminalizing women's 'premature marriage'|url=http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2015/03/29/1438678/noy-signs-law-decriminalizing-womens-premature-marriage|access-date=November 2, 2016|archive-date=November 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161104060717/http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2015/03/29/1438678/noy-signs-law-decriminalizing-womens-premature-marriage|url-status=live}}
In addition, Robredo was one of many co-authors of the National Budgets for the years 2014 (RA10633, HB02630, enacted on December 20, 2013), 2015 (RA10651, HB04968, enacted on December 23, 2014), and 2016 (RA10717, HB06132, enacted on December 22, 2015).
Robredo was also a key supporter of: HB 4911: People Empowerment Bill to create a partnership between local governments and civil society through the establishment of a people's council in every local government unit. This act also prescribes the powers and functions of said council;{{cite web|title=[HB03432] Comprehesive Anti-Discrimination.pdf|url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwpCSR3_0B62WHllSlNyT2xFbVE/view|website=Google Docs|access-date=December 3, 2015|archive-date=December 9, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151209000228/https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwpCSR3_0B62WHllSlNyT2xFbVE/view|url-status=live}} HB 3432: Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination to prohibit discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, language, disability, HIV status, and other status, and provide penalties for these; HB 4021: Healthy Beverage Options to regulate the availability of beverages to children in schools and for other purposes;{{cite web|title = [HB4021] Healthy Beverage Options Bill.PDF|url = https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwpCSR3_0B62M1RhQ1l4YXg4ZG8/view|website = Google Docs|access-date = December 3, 2015|archive-date = December 8, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151208235409/https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwpCSR3_0B62M1RhQ1l4YXg4ZG8/view|url-status = live}} HB 19: Full Disclosure Policy to require the full disclosure of all information on fiscal management from all national government departments, bureaus, agencies, and other instrumentalities, including government-owned or controlled corporations and their subsidiaries and local governments. This act will also provide penalties for violations of said requirements;{{cite web|title = [HB3237] Freedom of Information.pdf|url = https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwpCSR3_0B62ZHk4dHd5T1NiVTg/view|website = Google Docs|access-date = December 3, 2015|archive-date = December 8, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151208235615/https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwpCSR3_0B62ZHk4dHd5T1NiVTg/view|url-status = live}} HB 3905: Participatory Budget Process to institutionalize citizens’ participation in the budget process and for other processes;{{cite web|title = [HB03905] BUB.pdf|url = https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwpCSR3_0B62ZTZLMW1rbFBLSzQ/view|website = Google Docs|access-date = December 3, 2015|archive-date = December 8, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151208141514/https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwpCSR3_0B62ZTZLMW1rbFBLSzQ/view|url-status = live}} and HB 3237: Freedom of Information to strengthen the right of citizens to information held by the government.
Vice Presidency (2016–2022)
{{See also|2016 Philippine presidential election#Electoral protest}}
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On October 5, 2015, after her three daughters set aside their initial objections, Robredo announced that she would run for the post of Vice President of the Philippines under the Liberal Party in the 2016 election, as the running mate of presidential candidate Mar Roxas.{{cite news|last=Cupin|first=Bea|date=October 5, 2015|title=Leni Robredo: I can't refuse call to serve|work=Rappler|location=Manila, Philippines|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/108123-leni-robredo-vice-presidential-bet|url-status=live|access-date=June 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402153938/https://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/108123-leni-robredo-vice-presidential-bet|archive-date=April 2, 2019}} Robredo won the election with 14,418,817 votes, or 35.11 percent of cast ballots, narrowly defeating her closest rival, Senator Bongbong Marcos, by 263,473 votes or by 0.64 percent.{{cite news|last=Cayabyab|first=Marc Jayson|title=Leni Robredo is vice president|newspaper=Inquirer.net|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/787873/leni-robredo-is-vice-president|url-status=live|access-date=May 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160702095346/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/787873/leni-robredo-is-vice-president|archive-date=July 2, 2016}} Marcos, filed an electoral protest on June 29, a day before inauguration. On February 16, 2021, the PET unanimously dismissed Marcos' electoral protest against Robredo.{{Cite news|date=February 16, 2021|title=Marcos Heir Loses Bid To Overturn Philippines VP Election Loss|work=Barron's|agency=Agence France-Presse|url=https://www.barrons.com/articles/marcos-heir-loses-bid-to-overturn-philippines-vp-election-loss-01613469606|access-date=November 28, 2023}}{{Cite news|date=February 16, 2021|title=Supreme Court unanimously junks Marcos' VP poll protest vs Robredo|language=en|work=CNN Philippines|url=https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2021/2/16/Supreme-Court-Magnanakaw-Marcos-Leni-Robredo-vice-president-poll-protest.html|url-status=dead|access-date=February 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416160501/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2021/2/16/Supreme-Court-Magnanakaw-Marcos-Leni-Robredo-vice-president-poll-protest.html|archive-date=April 16, 2023}}{{Cite news|last=Navallo|first=Mike|date=February 16, 2021|title=SC junks Bongbong Marcos' poll protest vs Vice President Robredo|publisher=ABS-CBN News|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/16/21/sc-junks-bongbong-marcos-poll-protest-vs-vice-president-robredo-source|access-date=November 28, 2023|archive-date=February 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216041013/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/16/21/sc-junks-bongbong-marcos-poll-protest-vs-vice-president-robredo-source|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|last=Torres-Tupas|first=Tetch|date=February 16, 2021|title=PET dismisses Marcos poll protest vs Robredo, stresses 'entire' case junked|language=en|newspaper=The Philippine Daily Inquirer|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1396382/pet-dismisses-marcos-poll-protest-vs-vp-leni-source|url-status=live|access-date=February 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210216064038/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1396382/pet-dismisses-marcos-poll-protest-vs-vp-leni-source|archive-date=February 16, 2021}}
Robredo was sworn in as vice president of the Philippines on June 30, 2016, at the Quezon City Reception House, which she had since used as her office.{{cite news|url=http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2016/06/30/LOOK-Leni-Robredo-takes-oath-of-office-as-Vice-President-of-the-Philippines.html|title=LOOK: Leni Robredo takes oath of office as Vice President of the Philippines|work=CNN Philippines|date=June 30, 2016|access-date=July 1, 2016|archive-date=July 1, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701131819/http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2016/06/30/LOOK-Leni-Robredo-takes-oath-of-office-as-Vice-President-of-the-Philippines.html|url-status=dead}}
File:Vice President Leni Robredo pays courtesy call on President Rodrigo R. Duterte.jpg
File:Ph15-071316.jpg Secretary at the Malacañang Palace on July 12, 2016.]]
Robredo first met President Rodrigo Duterte personally at the Armed Forces of the Philippines change-of-command ceremonies at Camp Aguinaldo on July 1, 2016, a day after their inauguration.{{cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/nation/07/01/16/cordial-at-first-sight-duterte-robredo-meet|title=Cordial at first sight: Duterte, Robredo meet|work=ABS-CBN News|last=Alberto-Masakayan|first=Thea|date=July 1, 2016|access-date=July 1, 2016|archive-date=July 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160702145241/http://news.abs-cbn.com/nation/07/01/16/cordial-at-first-sight-duterte-robredo-meet|url-status=live}} She later paid a courtesy call on him at Malacañang Palace on July 4, their first formal meeting.{{cite news|last1=Alvarez|first1=Kathrina Charmaine|last2=Dioquino|first2=Rose-An Jessica|title=Robredo pays courtesy call on Duterte in Malacañang|url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/572332/news/nation/robredo-pays-courtesy-call-on-duterte-in-malacanang|access-date=July 8, 2016|work=GMA News|date=July 4, 2016|archive-date=September 20, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920052242/http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/572332/news/nation/robredo-pays-courtesy-call-on-duterte-in-malacanang|url-status=live}} On July 7, Duterte called Robredo during a press conference to offer her the cabinet position of head of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council, which Robredo accepted.{{cite news|url=http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/794898/duterte-appoints-robredo-as-hudcc-chief|title=Duterte appoints Robredo as HUDCC chief and Vice President Leni Robredo was eventually fired from the Duterte Cabinet and did not quit out of her own accord.|newspaper=Inquirer.net|date=July 7, 2016|access-date=July 7, 2016|archive-date=October 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008035509/http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/794898/duterte-appoints-robredo-as-hudcc-chief|url-status=live}} Robredo is the third vice president to head the government agency focused on housing programs, following her immediate predecessors Noli de Castro and Jejomar Binay. Duterte earlier said that he did not want to appoint a cabinet position to Robredo due to his unfamiliarity with her and his friendship with Marcos.{{cite news|last1=Ranada|first1=Pia|title=VP Robredo is Duterte's housing czar|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/138974-duterte-offers-robredo-cabinet-post|access-date=July 7, 2016|work=Rappler|date=July 7, 2016|archive-date=July 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160708134707/http://www.rappler.com/nation/138974-duterte-offers-robredo-cabinet-post|url-status=live}}
On December 4, 2016, Robredo was informed by Cabinet Secretary Leoncio Evasco Jr. "to desist from attending all Cabinet meetings starting December 5", which prompted her to release a statement tendering her resignation as the chairwoman of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council, effective the following day.{{cite news|date=December 4, 2016|title=VP Leni Robredo resigns from Cabinet position|work=CNN Philippines|url=http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2016/12/04/vp-leni-robredo-resigns-cabinet.html|url-status=dead|access-date=December 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161205124003/http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2016/12/04/vp-leni-robredo-resigns-cabinet.html|archive-date=December 5, 2016}}
In March 2017, Robredo sent a video appeal to the United Nations in which she claimed that the Philippine National Police had unwritten policies in its operations in the drug war, where family members of drug peddlers were allegedly being held hostage and relatives of drug users and pushers wanted by the police were being killed.{{cite web |title=Message of Philippines Vice President Leni Robredo on Extrajudicial Killings |website=YouTube |date=March 13, 2017 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfEPvxu8kSA |access-date=April 18, 2022 |archive-date=April 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418071238/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfEPvxu8kSA |url-status=live }} Robredo's message to a side meeting of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs annual meeting in Vienna last March 16 stirred a political firestorm as it coincided with the filing by Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano of the first impeachment case against President Duterte. Robredo also claimed of a "palit ulo" (head swapping) scheme, where police allegedly rounded up families of accused drug personalities to demand for their relatives to be taken in exchange for the accused drug personalities if they could not be found. Citing a lack of evidence to the claims, a group of lawyers and academics filed an impeachment attempt against Robredo for allegedly "betraying her oath to defend the country."{{cite web |title=Group of lawyers, academics eyes impeach move vs Robredo |date=March 23, 2017 |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/883092/group-of-lawyers-academics-eyes-impeach-move-vs-robredo |access-date=April 18, 2022 |archive-date=April 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430061453/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/883092/group-of-lawyers-academics-eyes-impeach-move-vs-robredo |url-status=live }} The impeachment campaign against her was rejected by Duterte himself,{{cite news |title=Duterte Wants Impeachment Bids Against Philippine VP Stopped |url=https://www.voanews.com/a/duterte-wants-impeachment-bids-against-philippine-vp-stopped/3778573.html |access-date=May 2, 2022 |work=VOA |agency=Associated Press |date=March 23, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170323152802/https://www.voanews.com/a/duterte-wants-impeachment-bids-against-philippine-vp-stopped/3778573.html |archive-date=March 23, 2017 |language=en}} and never gained traction due to a lack of endorsement from the House of Representatives.{{cite news |last1=Yap |first1=DJ |last2=Dizon |first2=Nikko |title=Impeach Leni bid has no endorser |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/893727/impeach-leni-bid-has-no-endorser |access-date=April 26, 2022 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=May 3, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170502193222/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/893727/impeach-leni-bid-has-no-endorser |archive-date=May 2, 2017 |language=en}}
On November 4, 2019, Duterte assigned Robredo to be co-chairperson of the Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD) until the end of his term in 2022, said presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo.{{Cite web|title=Duterte appoints VP, a critic of war on drugs, to lead war on drugs|url=https://www.dpa-international.com/topic/duterte-appoints-vp-critic-war-drugs-lead-war-drugs-urn%3Anewsml%3Adpa.com%3A20090101%3A191105-99-586173|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191112160934/https://www.dpa-international.com/topic/duterte-appoints-vp-critic-war-drugs-lead-war-drugs-urn%3Anewsml%3Adpa.com%3A20090101%3A191105-99-586173|archive-date=November 12, 2019|access-date=November 13, 2019|website=dpa International}} After 19 days, however, Duterte fired Robredo from her post after stiff opposition from the Duterte administration following her meetings with foreign entities and request for classified drug war information during her tenure as ICAD co-chair.{{Cite web|title=Duterte fires Robredo from anti-drug tsar post|url=https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/11/24/Rodrigo-Duterte-Leni-Robredo-fired-ICAD.html|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200919003908/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2019/11/24/Rodrigo-Duterte-Leni-Robredo-fired-ICAD.html|archive-date=September 19, 2020|access-date=September 26, 2020|website=CNN Philippines}}
The Office of the Vice President under Robredo was identified by the Commission on Audit in 2017 for delays in liquidating travel expenses. But for the next four consecutive years (2018–2022), the office received the highest audit rating from the commission.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/29/22/robredo-office-gets-highest-coa-rating-for-4th-straight-year |title=Two days before end of term, Robredo office gets highest COA rating |work=ABS-CBN News |date=June 29, 2022 |access-date=July 1, 2022 |archive-date=July 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701131707/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/29/22/robredo-office-gets-highest-coa-rating-for-4th-straight-year |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/6/29/Robredo-highest-COA-rating-fourth-year-.html |title=OVP gets highest COA rating for fourth straight year |work=CNN Philippines |date=June 29, 2022 |access-date=July 1, 2022 |archive-date=July 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701131703/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/6/29/Robredo-highest-COA-rating-fourth-year-.html |url-status=dead }}
= Policies =
Robredo has spearheaded programs under the Office of the Vice President (OVP). As of January 2022, her flagship anti-poverty program Angat Buhay has benefitted 622,000 families in 223 cities and municipalities across the country since she assumed office in 2016. P520 million worth of aid has been mobilized for the program, mostly from donations by the private sector. The OVP under Robredo has partnered with 372 organizations in the implementation of Angat Buhay. The Angat Buhay program focuses on six key advocacy areas, namely: public education, rural development, food security and nutrition, women empowerment, universal healthcare, and housing and resettlement.{{cite web|last=Raymund|first=Antonio|date=January 3, 2022|title=Robredo's Angat Buhay has benefited over 600k families|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/01/03/robredos-angat-buhay-has-benefited-over-600k-families/|url-status=live|access-date=January 3, 2022|website=Manila Bulletin|archive-date=January 3, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220103095518/https://mb.com.ph/2022/01/03/robredos-angat-buhay-has-benefited-over-600k-families/}}
In October 2017, the Senate increased the 2018 budget of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) by ₱20 million, which was allotted for the vice president's Angat Buhay program.{{Cite news|last=Elemia|first=Camille|title=Senate adds P20M to Robredo's budget for her anti-poverty program|language=en|work=Rappler|publisher=Rappler Inc.|url=http://www.rappler.com//nation/184678-senate-ovp-2018-budget-angat-buhay-leni-robredo|url-status=live|access-date=March 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306113122/https://www.rappler.com//nation/184678-senate-ovp-2018-budget-angat-buhay-leni-robredo|archive-date=March 6, 2019}} In the same month, Robredo called on fellow Filipinos to remember the 165 soldiers and police who gave their lives for the liberation of Marawi City. Robredo said her office was already preparing to help in the rehabilitation of Marawi City, primarily through its flagship anti-poverty program.{{Cite news|url=http://www.rappler.com//nation/186735-robredo-filipinos-remember-marawi-heroes-undas|title=Robredo urges Filipinos to remember Marawi heroes during Undas|work=Rappler|publisher=Rappler Inc.|language=en|access-date=March 2, 2019|archive-date=March 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306234823/https://www.rappler.com//nation/186735-robredo-filipinos-remember-marawi-heroes-undas|url-status=live}}
= COVID-19 pandemic response =
File:Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo talking to COVID-19 frontliners (2021).jpg on January 17, 2022.]]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the OVP under Robredo provided free shuttle services for pandemic frontline workers, swab tests, telehealth services, and raised funds for relief operations across the country.{{Cite web|title=LIST: Routes for Robredo's free shuttle service for health workers|url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/list-routes-robredo-free-shuttle-service-health-workers-lockdown|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901122508/https://www.rappler.com/nation/list-routes-robredo-free-shuttle-service-health-workers-lockdown|archive-date=September 1, 2021|access-date=September 1, 2021|website=Rappler|date=August 3, 2020|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Robredo starts free antigen testing in high-risk areas|url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/office-vice-president-swab-cab-mass-testing-service-high-risk-areas|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901122505/https://www.rappler.com/nation/office-vice-president-swab-cab-mass-testing-service-high-risk-areas|archive-date=September 1, 2021|access-date=September 1, 2021|website=Rappler|date=March 29, 2021|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Robredo launches free teleconsultation service|url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/robredo-free-teleconsultation-medical-service-bayanihan-e-konsulta|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901122505/https://www.rappler.com/nation/robredo-free-teleconsultation-medical-service-bayanihan-e-konsulta|archive-date=September 1, 2021|access-date=September 1, 2021|website=Rappler|date=April 7, 2021|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Robredo's office, hailed for pandemic efforts, seeks P702.04-M budget in 2022|url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/leni-robredo-office-vice-president-proposed-budget-2022|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210827061212/https://www.rappler.com/nation/leni-robredo-office-vice-president-proposed-budget-2022|archive-date=August 27, 2021|access-date=September 1, 2021|website=Rappler|date=August 26, 2021|language=en}}{{Cite news|last=Lalu|first=Gabriel Pabico|date=November 20, 2020|title=Too much photo ops? Robredo says they only want donors know where funds went|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1363141/too-much-photo-ops-robredo-says-they-only-want-donors-to-know-where-funds-went|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901122505/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1363141/too-much-photo-ops-robredo-says-they-only-want-donors-to-know-where-funds-went|archive-date=September 1, 2021|access-date=September 1, 2021|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|language=en}} The office has also delivered 7,350 personal protective equipment (PPEs) to nine hospitals, including the San Lazaro Hospital, the Philippine General Hospital, and the Lung Center of the Philippines. A total of ₱17.3 million was raised for these donations, including food and care packages for the health workers and their families.{{Cite news |author= |date=March 17, 2020 |title=Robredo donates gear to health workers, pledges free shuttle rides |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/3/17/robredo-donation-health-workers.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200728230832/https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/3/17/robredo-donation-health-workers.html |archive-date=July 28, 2020 |access-date=June 29, 2020 |work=CNN Philippines |language=en}}
= 2019 Philippine Senate election =
{{Further|2019 Philippine Senate election}}
On October 24, 2018, Robredo officially launched the opposition senatorial slate for the 2019 senatorial elections,{{Cite news|title=LIVE: Opposition coalition introduces final Senate slate|language=en|work=Rappler|publisher=Rappler Inc.|url=http://www.rappler.com//nation/politics/elections/2019/215032-opposition-coalition-senatorial-slate-october-24-2018|url-status=live|access-date=March 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306234755/https://www.rappler.com//nation/politics/elections/2019/215032-opposition-coalition-senatorial-slate-october-24-2018|archive-date=March 6, 2019}} declaring that 'the opposition is alive.'{{Cite news|title=Opposition is 'alive': VP Robredo launches Senate ticket|work=ABS-CBN News|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/24/18/opposition-is-alive-vp-robredo-launches-senate-ticket|url-status=live|access-date=March 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190304234542/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/24/18/opposition-is-alive-vp-robredo-launches-senate-ticket|archive-date=March 4, 2019}} The opposition candidates ran under the "Otso Diretso" slate, which included former senator Mar Roxas, election lawyer Romulo Macalintal, Mindanao peace advocate Samira Gutoc-Tomawis, human rights lawyer Jose Manuel Diokno, former congressman Erin Tañada, former solicitor general Florin Hilbay, senator Bam Aquino, and Magdalo party-list Rep. Gary Alejano.{{Cite news|title=Opposition's 'Otso Diretso' gets boost from Robredo|language=en-US|work=Manila Bulletin|url=https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/01/27/oppositions-otso-diretso-gets-boost-from-robredo|url-status=live|access-date=March 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124244/https://news.mb.com.ph/2019/01/27/oppositions-otso-diretso-gets-boost-from-robredo/|archive-date=February 9, 2019}} All Otso Diretso candidates lost the election,{{cite news|last1=Cabato|first1=Regine|date=May 14, 2019|title=Philippine midterm elections deliver a resounding vote of confidence for Duterte|newspaper=Washington Post|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/philippine-midterm-elections-deliver-a-resounding-vote-of-confidence-for-duterte/2019/05/14/9286d7a6-75fd-11e9-ac17-284a66782c41_story.html|access-date=January 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190514073746/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/philippine-midterm-elections-deliver-a-resounding-vote-of-confidence-for-duterte/2019/05/14/9286d7a6-75fd-11e9-ac17-284a66782c41_story.html|archive-date=May 14, 2019}}{{cite news|last1=Cabico|first1=Gaea Katreena|date=May 22, 2019|title=Opposition slate Otso Diretso suffers a resounding loss|work=The Philippine Star|url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/05/22/1917758/opposition-slate-otso-diretso-suffers-resounding-loss|access-date=January 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190603043421/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2019/05/22/1917758/opposition-slate-otso-diretso-suffers-resounding-loss|archive-date=June 3, 2019}} the second time that a Liberal Party-led coalition suffered a great loss since 1955.
= Fake news =
Robredo has been a constant victim of memes and "fake news" articles since taking office in 2016, some of which she claims emanate from a Senate source. Dealing with these, she said, was a "test of character".{{Cite news|title=VP Leni: Intensify efforts to punish sources of fake news|language=en-US|work=Manila Bulletin|url=https://mb.com.ph/2019/05/12/vp-leni-intensify-efforts-to-punish-sources-of-fake-news/|url-status=live|access-date=July 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107231552/https://mb.com.ph/2019/05/12/vp-leni-intensify-efforts-to-punish-sources-of-fake-news/|archive-date=November 7, 2020}}{{Cite news|title=VP Leni in 2017: Fake news, snubs, impeachment, and electoral protest|language=en-US|work=Manila Bulletin|url=https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/12/24/vp-leni-in-2017-fake-news-snubs-impeachment-and-electoral-protest|url-status=live|access-date=July 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190724051140/https://news.mb.com.ph/2017/12/24/vp-leni-in-2017-fake-news-snubs-impeachment-and-electoral-protest/|archive-date=July 24, 2019}}{{Cite news|title=Robredo hits sources of fake news|language=en|work=CNN Philippines|url=http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2017/10/06/Robredo-hits-fake-news-sources.html|url-status=dead|access-date=July 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190117045039/http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2017/10/06/Robredo-hits-fake-news-sources.html|archive-date=January 17, 2019}}{{Cite news|last=Ostria|first=Rey Anthony|title=Robredo: Dealing with fake news, public criticism a test of character|language=en|newspaper=Inquirer.net|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/994656/robredo-dealing-with-fake-news-public-criticism-a-test-of-character|url-status=live|access-date=July 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190724051121/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/994656/robredo-dealing-with-fake-news-public-criticism-a-test-of-character|archive-date=July 24, 2019}} Numerous fake news stories have been manufactured on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other blog sites against Robredo after she won the vice presidency in 2016, a portion of which were fabricated by pro-Duterte bloggers.{{Cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1019837/robredo-actions-of-mocha-uson-drew-olivar-do-not-help-duterte|title=Robredo: Actions of Mocha Uson, Drew Olivar do not help Duterte|last=Lalu|first=Gabriel Pabico|newspaper=Inquirer.net|language=en|access-date=March 2, 2019|archive-date=February 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209123847/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1019837/robredo-actions-of-mocha-uson-drew-olivar-do-not-help-duterte|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|title=Robredo on lies: 'Bring it on'|language=en|work=Rappler|publisher=Rappler Inc.|url=https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/vice-president-leni-robredo-lies-bring-it-on|access-date=March 2, 2019|archive-date=April 21, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421203241/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/vice-president-leni-robredo-lies-bring-it-on|url-status=live}} Robredo has demonstrated the falsehood of these statements against her.{{Cite news|last=Cepeda|first=Mara|title=Here's how Robredo debunks 'fake news' vs her|language=en|work=Rappler|publisher=Rappler Inc.|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/203309-leni-robredo-debunks-fake-news|url-status=live|access-date=March 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306234836/https://www.rappler.com//nation/203309-leni-robredo-debunks-fake-news|archive-date=March 6, 2019}}
During the 2022 Philippine presidential election campaign period, Robredo was the "biggest victim" and target of misinformation reportedly perpetrated by social media supporters of fellow presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos.{{cite news |title=Pro-Marcos misinformation targets main rival Robredo |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/05/06/22/pro-marcos-misinformation-targets-robredo |access-date=May 28, 2022 |work=ABS-CBN News |agency=Agence France-Presse |date=May 6, 2022 |archive-date=May 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512193920/https://news.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/05/06/22/pro-marcos-misinformation-targets-robredo |url-status=live }}
= 2022 presidential campaign =
{{Main|Leni Robredo 2022 presidential campaign}}
{{See also|List of Leni Robredo 2022 presidential campaign endorsements}}
File:Leni-Kiko Leniwanag sa Silangan rally Robredo lapit (Ynares Center, Antipolo, Rizal; 04-05-2022).jpg on April 5, 2022]]
File:IskoMorenoLeniRobredo2022Debate.jpg (center) and Manny Pacquiao (left) during the closing moments of the 2nd PiliPinas Debates 2022]]
Robredo officially announced her campaign for president of the Philippines on October 7, 2021,{{Cite news|last=Tan|first=Lara|date=October 7, 2021|title=VP Robredo to run for president in 2022|language=en|work=CNN Philippines|url=https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2021/10/7/Leni-Robredo-president-2022-elections.html|url-status=dead|access-date=October 7, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007031325/https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2021/10/7/Leni-Robredo-president-2022-elections.html|archive-date=October 7, 2021}} the day she filed her certificate of candidacy before the Commission on Elections as an independent candidate despite her being the party leader of the Liberal Party of the Philippines.{{cite news |last1=Sarao |first1=Zacarian |title=Robredo files COC for president in 2022 polls |url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1498334/robredo-files-coc-for-president-in-2022-polls |access-date=October 7, 2021 |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=October 7, 2021 |archive-date=October 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007074123/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1498334/robredo-files-coc-for-president-in-2022-polls |url-status=live }}{{cite news |last1=Morales |first1=Neil Jerome |last2=Lema |first2=Karen |title=Philippine Vice President Robredo joins race for president |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-vice-president-robredo-run-president-2022-2021-10-07/ |access-date=October 7, 2021 |work=Reuters |date=October 7, 2021 |archive-date=October 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007035245/https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-vice-president-robredo-run-president-2022-2021-10-07/ |url-status=live }} Hours after the announcement, a source from Robredo's camp revealed that she had selected senator and Liberal Party president Francis Pangilinan as her running mate.{{cite news |last1=Panti |first1=Llanesca |title=Kiko Pangilinan is Robredo's running-mate in Eleksyon 2022 —sources |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/806087/kiko-pangilinan-is-robredo-s-running-mate-in-eleksyon-2022-source/story/?just_in |access-date=October 7, 2021 |work=GMA News Online |date=October 7, 2021 |archive-date=October 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211007224118/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/806087/kiko-pangilinan-is-robredo-s-running-mate-in-eleksyon-2022-source/story/?just_in |url-status=live }} However, she lost to Bongbong Marcos, placing second in the official tally with 15,035,773 votes.{{cite news|url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/05/25/final-official-tally-marcos-duterte-on-top-with-north-of-31m-votes-each/|title=Final, official tally: Marcos, Duterte on top with over 31M votes each|publisher=Manila Bulletin|date=May 25, 2022|access-date=May 25, 2022|last=Quismorio|first=Ellson|archive-date=May 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525092813/https://mb.com.ph/2022/05/25/final-official-tally-marcos-duterte-on-top-with-north-of-31m-votes-each/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web |date=May 25, 2022 |title=Marcos Jr. officially proclaimed president-elect |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/5/25/Bongbong-Marcos-proclaimed-Philippines-president-2022.html |url-status=dead |access-date=May 25, 2022 |website=CNN Philippines |archive-date=June 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620033847/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/5/25/Bongbong-Marcos-proclaimed-Philippines-president-2022.html }}
Post–vice presidency (2022–present)
File:Bongbong Marcos and Leni Robredo.jpg on October 17, 2024, in Sorsogon City, their first meeting since the 2022 election.]]
After her term ended, Robredo established a non-governmental organization called Angat Buhay, taking the name and template of the anti-poverty program that she established during her tenure as vice president.{{Cite news |last1=Gregorio |first1=Xave |last2=Diola |first2=Camille |date=May 13, 2022 |title=Leni Robredo urges voters to accept poll results as she sets sights on 'Angat Buhay' NGO |work=The Philippine Star |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/05/13/2180924/urging-voters-accept-poll-results-leni-robredo-sets-sights-new-ngo |access-date=May 31, 2022 |archive-date=May 31, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531030118/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/05/13/2180924/urging-voters-accept-poll-results-leni-robredo-sets-sights-new-ngo |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/01/22/robredo-launches-angat-buhay-ngo |title='A new chapter': Robredo launches Angat Buhay NGO |work=ABS-CBN News |date=July 1, 2022 |access-date=July 1, 2022 |archive-date=July 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220717054928/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/01/22/robredo-launches-angat-buhay-ngo |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/robredo-launches-angat-buhay-hopes-supporters-campaign-energy-sustains-it/ |title=Robredo launches 'Angat Buhay,' hopes supporters' campaign energy sustains it |work=Rappler |date=July 1, 2022 |access-date=July 1, 2022 |archive-date=July 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701095552/https://www.rappler.com/nation/robredo-launches-angat-buhay-hopes-supporters-campaign-energy-sustains-it/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/836701/robredo-launches-angat-pinas-inc-to-aid-communities/story/ |title=Robredo launches Angat Pinas, Inc. to aid communities |work=GMA News |date=July 1, 2022 |access-date=July 1, 2022 |archive-date=July 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701042631/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/836701/robredo-launches-angat-pinas-inc-to-aid-communities/story/ |url-status=live }}
= 2025 Naga mayoral campaign =
On June 21, 2024, Robredo stated her intention to run for Mayor of Naga in the 2025 elections—a position her husband held from 1988 to 1998 and again from 2001 to 2010.{{cite web|title = Robredo: Sinabi ko na ang preference ko ay tatakbo akong Alkalde ng Naga|url = https://www.facebook.com/share/p/fBoSXxYziohvcdkc/?mibextid=oFDknk|publisher = ABS-CBN News|website= Facebook|date = June 21, 2024|access-date = June 21, 2024}}{{cite web|last = Panti|first = Llanesca|title = Lagman: Former VP Robredo to run for Naga Mayor in 2025|url = https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/910683/lagman-former-vp-robredo-to-run-for-naga-mayor-in-2025/story/|website = GMA Network|date = June 20, 2024|access-date = June 21, 2024|archive-date = June 21, 2024|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240621091147/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/910683/lagman-former-vp-robredo-to-run-for-naga-mayor-in-2025/story/|url-status = live}} She confirmed her mayoralty run on September 20.{{cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1985280/fwd-break-leni-robredo-to-run-as-naga-city-mayor|title=Former VP Leni Robredo to run for Naga City mayor|first=John Eric|last=Mendoza|website=INQUIRER.net|date=September 20, 2024|accessdate=September 21, 2024}}
On October 5, 2024, Robredo officially filed her candidacy for mayor under the Liberal Party banner before the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) office in Naga. Camarines Sur's 3rd District Representative Gabriel Bordado Jr. became her running-mate.{{cite web|last = Jaucian|first = Michael|title = Former VP Leni (Robredo) files COC for Naga City mayoral post|url = https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1990147/former-vp-leni-files-coc-for-naga-city-mayoral-post/|website = Philippine Inquirer|date = October 5, 2024|access-date = October 5, 2024}}{{cite web|last = Daguno–Bersamina|first = Kristine|title = Ex-VP Leni Robredo submits COC for mayoral bid in Naga City|url = https://www.philstar.com/nation/2024/10/05/2390341/ex-vp-leni-robredo-submits-coc-mayoral-bid-naga-city/|website = Philstar|date = October 5, 2024|access-date = October 5, 2024}}{{cite web|last = Bordey|first = Hana|title = Ex-VP Leni Robredo files COC for Naga City mayor|url = https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/922673/ex-vp-leni-robredo-files-coc-for-naga-city-mayor/story/|website = GMA News|date = October 5, 2024|access-date = October 5, 2024}}
During the 2025 elections, Robredo officially won the mayoral election in a landslide against independent candidates Toots De Quiros, Louie Ortega, and Ganda Abrazad. Currently as mayor-elect, she will have been the first woman to be the Mayor of Naga.{{Cite web |last=gdecastro0289 |date=May 12, 2025 |title=Leni Robredo makes history as first female mayor of Naga City |url=https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/leni-robredo-results-naga-city-mayor-2025/ |access-date=May 12, 2025 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}} Her running mate, Gabriel Bordado Jr., also won the vice mayoral election against independent candidates Tato Mendoza, Benjamin Villafuerte, and Fortuna Topi.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=May 12, 2025 |title=Robredo moves toward landslide win in Naga in partial, unofficial count |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/945926/robredo-moves-toward-landslide-win-in-naga-in-partial-unofficial-count/story/ |access-date=May 12, 2025 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}
Political positions
{{Main|Political positions of Leni Robredo}}
= Domestic policies =
== Campaign against illegal drugs ==
Robredo has repeatedly expressed her dissent for the government's war on drugs, particularly the policy of Oplan Tokhang. After her short tenure as the co-chairperson of the government's ICAD, she made recommendations to improve the government's campaign against drugs.{{Cite web|title=LIST: Robredo's drug war recommendations|url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/1/6/Leni-Robredo-drug-war-recommendations.html|access-date=November 17, 2021|website=cnn|language=en|archive-date=November 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211117052837/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/1/6/Leni-Robredo-drug-war-recommendations.html|url-status=dead}} During her presidential campaign, she vowed to continue intensified efforts against drugs, but would focus on rehabilitation and prevention.{{Cite web|last=Garner|first=Jom|title=Robredo vows to continue intense drug war sans "kill, kill, kill"|website=Daily Tribune |url=https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2021/10/29/robredo-vows-to-continue-intense-drug-war-sans-kill-kill-kill/|access-date=November 17, 2021|language=en-US|archive-date=November 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211117052832/https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2021/10/29/robredo-vows-to-continue-intense-drug-war-sans-kill-kill-kill/|url-status=live}}
== Martial law ==
During the Marawi siege, Robredo called for unity as government troops engaged in a firefight against the Maute group in Marawi, and she organized donations and directed relief operations for the victims.{{cite news|last1=Adel|first1=Rosette|date=May 24, 2017|title=Robredo calls for donation for Marawi attack victims|work=Philstar.com|publisher=Philstar Global Corp.|url=http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2017/05/24/1703144/robredo-calls-donation-marawi-attack-victims|url-status=live|access-date=June 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115033503/http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2017/05/24/1703144/robredo-calls-donation-marawi-attack-victims|archive-date=November 15, 2017}}{{cite news|date=May 24, 2017|title=Groups call for donations for crisis-hit Marawi|work=Rappler|url=http://www.rappler.com/move-ph/170756-groups-call-donations-relief-operations-marawi|url-status=live|access-date=June 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171027184529/https://www.rappler.com/move-ph/170756-groups-call-donations-relief-operations-marawi|archive-date=October 27, 2017}}{{cite news|date=May 24, 2017|title=Robredo orders relief operations amid Marawi clashes|work=Rappler|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/170757-robredo-lawmakers-marawi-clashes-mindanao-martial-law|url-status=live|access-date=June 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171027184537/https://www.rappler.com/nation/170757-robredo-lawmakers-marawi-clashes-mindanao-martial-law|archive-date=October 27, 2017}} She then visited wounded soldiers in Iligan to give support and contributions.{{cite news|date=May 29, 2017|title=Robredo visits wounded soldiers in Iligan|work=ABS-CBN News|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/29/17/robredo-visits-wounded-soldiers-in-iligan|url-status=live|access-date=June 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170531065603/http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/29/17/robredo-visits-wounded-soldiers-in-iligan|archive-date=May 31, 2017}} Robredo respects President Duterte's implementation of martial law in the whole of Mindanao as a way to combat terrorism, but has requested measures to ensure that the implementation would not resemble the "abuses and violations" during Ferdinand Marcos' implementation of Proclamation No. 1081. She also questioned the coverage and prolongation of the implementation and called on members of the Congress to review and validate the implementation as a "constitutional duty".{{cite news|last1=Antonio|first1=Raymund|date=May 28, 2017|title=Leni backs Digong's drive against terrorism|work=Manila Bulletin|url=http://news.mb.com.ph/2017/05/28/leni-backs-digongs-drive-against-terrorism/|url-status=live|access-date=June 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170601080906/http://news.mb.com.ph/2017/05/28/leni-backs-digongs-drive-against-terrorism/|archive-date=June 1, 2017}} Robredo said that the martial law in Mindanao has failed to address threats in the region.{{Cite news|title=Martial law failing to address threats in Mindanao: VP Robredo|work=ABS-CBN News|publisher=ABS-CBN Corporation|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/29/18/martial-law-failing-to-address-threats-in-mindanao-vp-robredo|url-status=live|access-date=March 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124047/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/29/18/martial-law-failing-to-address-threats-in-mindanao-vp-robredo|archive-date=February 9, 2019}} On November 26, 2019, Robredo called on the government to assure that troop deployments in Samar, Negros, and Bicol would not lead to martial law.{{Cite news|last=Ayalin|first=Adrian|title=Robredo: Gov't must assure troop deployment will not lead to martial law|work=ABS-CBN News|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/26/18/robredo-govt-must-assure-troop-deployment-will-not-lead-to-martial-law|url-status=live|access-date=March 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124141/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/26/18/robredo-govt-must-assure-troop-deployment-will-not-lead-to-martial-law|archive-date=February 9, 2019}}
== Political dynasties ==
Robredo voiced her support for the proposed anti-turncoat law in the House.{{Cite news|last1=Billones|first1=Trishia|title=Robredo wants anti-turncoat law after House leadership shakeup|work=ABS-CBN News|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/06/18/robredo-wants-anti-turncoat-law-after-house-leadership-shakeup|url-status=live|access-date=March 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124318/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/06/18/robredo-wants-anti-turncoat-law-after-house-leadership-shakeup|archive-date=February 9, 2019}} During her congressional career, she co-authored the Anti-Dynasty Bill.
= Foreign policy =
Robredo criticized China for establishing missiles in the South China Sea.{{Cite news|title=Robredo slams Beijing 'missiles' in West PH Sea|work=ABS-CBN News|publisher=ABS-CBN Corporation|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/06/18/robredo-slams-beijing-missiles-in-west-ph-sea|url-status=live|access-date=March 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209124542/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/06/18/robredo-slams-beijing-missiles-in-west-ph-sea|archive-date=February 9, 2019}} She says that China must first recognize the Philippines v. China arbitral ruling before forging any agreement with the Philippines, a position that contrasts with that of Duterte's more diplomatic approach.{{cite news |last1=Cruz |first1=Moises |title=Robredo: China must recognize arbitral rule first before any joint exploration deal |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/01/21/news/robredo-china-must-recognize-arbitral-rule-first-before-any-joint-exploration-deal/1830176 |access-date=April 26, 2022 |work=The Manila Times |date=January 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220121155215/https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/01/21/news/robredo-china-must-recognize-arbitral-rule-first-before-any-joint-exploration-deal/1830176 |archive-date=January 21, 2022 |language=en}} Robredo called for transparency in government-sponsored deals with China.{{Cite news|title=VP Robredo calls for transparency in PH-China deals|work=ABS-CBN News|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/21/18/vp-robredo-calls-for-transparency-in-ph-china-deals|url-status=live|access-date=March 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190310010604/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/21/18/vp-robredo-calls-for-transparency-in-ph-china-deals|archive-date=March 10, 2019}}
Personal life
File:Leni Robredo's family July 2016.jpg
Leni Robredo was married to Jesse Robredo, whom she met while working at the Bicol River Basin Development Program, from 1987 until his death from a plane crash in 2012. The couple has three daughters: Jessica Marie "Aika" Robredo, Janine Patricia "Tricia" Robredo, and Jillian Therese Robredo. Their eldest daughter, Aika, was an executive assistant at the Office of Civil Defense and holds a Master of Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School (which Jesse also received from the same school), while their second eldest, Tricia, is a licensed physician and was a UAAP basketball sideline reporter for National University.{{cite news|title=14 facts about the Philippines' 14th VP #10|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/image/nation/05/27/16/14-facts-about-the-philippines-14th-vp-10|access-date=May 28, 2016|work=ABS-CBN News|date=May 28, 2016|archive-date=May 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160530201347/http://news.abs-cbn.com/image/nation/05/27/16/14-facts-about-the-philippines-14th-vp-10|url-status=live}}{{cite news|last1=de Vera|first1=Ruel|title=Aika Robredo–Leni's secret campaign weapon|url=http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/227424/aika-robredo-lenis-secret-campaign-weapon|access-date=May 28, 2016|newspaper=Inquirer.net|date=April 24, 2016|archive-date=April 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160429012347/http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/227424/aika-robredo-lenis-secret-campaign-weapon|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Tricia Robredo's courtside reporting stint is for her dad|url=http://www.philstar.com/uaapseason76/articles/2013/08/16/1097911/tricia-robredos-courtside-reporting-stint-her-dad|access-date=May 28, 2016|work=Philstar.com|publisher=Philstar Global Corp.|date=August 16, 2013|archive-date=August 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160808184358/http://www.philstar.com/uaapseason76/articles/2013/08/16/1097911/tricia-robredos-courtside-reporting-stint-her-dad|url-status=live}} Their youngest, Jillian, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in economics and mathematics on a scholarship at New York University.{{Cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2018/08/23/1845174/robredos-daughter-study-new-york-university-full-scholarship|title=Robredo's daughter to study in New York University with full scholarship|work=Philstar.com|publisher=Philstar Global Corp.|access-date=March 2, 2019|archive-date=February 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207022046/https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2018/08/23/1845174/robredos-daughter-study-new-york-university-full-scholarship|url-status=live}}{{Cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/994610/leni-robredo-graduation-harvard-ateneo-daughters-academic-rites|title=Proud mom VP Leni attends daughters' back-to-back academic rites|last=Esguerra|first=Anthony Q.|newspaper=Inquirer.net|language=en|access-date=March 2, 2019|archive-date=February 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190207015716/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/994610/leni-robredo-graduation-harvard-ateneo-daughters-academic-rites|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/26/20/doctor-na-si-tricia-robredo-celebrates-daughter-passing-physicians-exams|title='Doctor na si Tricia!': Robredo celebrates daughter passing physicians' exams|date=November 25, 2020|website=ABS-CBN News|access-date=November 26, 2020|archive-date=November 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125234542/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/26/20/doctor-na-si-tricia-robredo-celebrates-daughter-passing-physicians-exams|url-status=live}}{{cite news |last1=Casilao |first1=Joahna Lei |title=How Leni Robredo sent kids to Harvard, NYU, Ateneo |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/778526/robredo-says-children-finished-studies-through-scholarships/story/ |access-date=March 21, 2022 |work=GMA News Online |date=March 5, 2021|archive-url=https://archive.today/20220402063804/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/778526/robredo-says-children-finished-studies-through-scholarships/story/ |archive-date=April 2, 2022|url-status=live }}{{cite news |last1=Cepeda |first1=Mara |title='Core memory': Robredos beam with pride as Jillian graduates from NYU |url=https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/robredos-beam-pride-jillian-graduates-from-new-york-university/ |access-date=June 1, 2022 |work=Rappler |date=May 19, 2022 |archive-date=May 31, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531182805/https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/robredos-beam-pride-jillian-graduates-from-new-york-university/ |url-status=live }}
From May 14, 2017, Robredo has hosted her own public service radio program entitled BISErbisyong LENI, aired on DZXL, until June 26, 2022, after her term end as vice president.{{cite news|last1=Pasion|first1=Patty|title=Robredo to host own radio show starting May 14|url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/169705-robredo-host-radio-show-may-14|access-date=May 13, 2017|work=Rappler|date=May 13, 2017|archive-date=May 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170513062758/http://www.rappler.com/nation/169705-robredo-host-radio-show-may-14|url-status=live}}
Robredo is fluent in Filipino, English, and her native Central Bikol.{{Cite web |title=FULL SPEECH: Leni Robredo at campaign kick-off | date=February 8, 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5bnM8OJQiI |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220209160448/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5bnM8OJQiI |archive-date=February 9, 2022 |access-date=March 11, 2022 |language=en |via=YouTube}}
Honors and recognition
Throughout her career, Leni Robredo has received several honors recognizing her contributions to women's empowerment, gender equality, public service, and international relations. These include the Honorary Outstanding Woman Award of the Year 2016 from the Thai government;{{cite news |title=Robredo honored as 'outstanding woman' in Southeast Asia |url=http://www.rappler.com/nation/141603-thailand-award-leni-robredo-women-empowerment |work=Rappler |date=August 2, 2016 |access-date=August 2, 2016 |archive-date=August 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803190528/http://www.rappler.com/nation/141603-thailand-award-leni-robredo-women-empowerment |url-status=live }} the Most Influential Filipina Woman of the World Award from the Filipina Women's Network in 2016;{{cite news |title=Robredo named most influential Filipina |url=http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2016/08/24/1616771/robredo-named-most-influential-filipina |work=The Philippine Star |publisher=Philstar Global Corp. |date=August 24, 2016 |access-date=August 25, 2016 |archive-date=August 24, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160824152004/http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2016/08/24/1616771/robredo-named-most-influential-filipina |url-status=live }} the Golden Peacock Award of Excellence from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce Philippines in 2022 for her efforts in advancing India–Philippines relations;{{cite news |title=Robredo receives excellence award from Indian business federation |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/6/17/robredo-receives-excellence-award-from-indian-business-federation |newspaper=Manila Bulletin |date=June 17, 2022 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |archive-date=July 8, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230708120158/https://mb.com.ph/2022/6/17/robredo-receives-excellence-award-from-indian-business-federation |url-status=live }} and the Outstanding Bicolano Award from the University of Nueva Caceres in Camarines Sur, her alma mater, in 2022.{{cite news |title=VP Robredo pinarangalan bilang Most Outstanding Bicolano |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/21/22/vp-robredo-pinarangalan-bilang-most-outstanding-bicolano |newspaper=ABS-CBN News |date=June 21, 2022 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |archive-date=July 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707165000/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/06/21/22/vp-robredo-pinarangalan-bilang-most-outstanding-bicolano |url-status=live }}
She was also named among Harvard University's Hauser Leaders in Fall 2022,{{cite news |title=Leni Robredo is one of Harvard Kennedy School's prestigious 2022 Hauser Leaders |url=https://philstarlife.com/news-and-views/175600-leni-robredo-2022-hauser-leaders |access-date=July 27, 2022 |work=Philstarlife.com |date=September 1, 2022 |archive-date=September 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220901021014/https://philstarlife.com/news-and-views/175600-leni-robredo-2022-hauser-leaders |url-status=live }} received the Leadership and Governance Award from Saint Theresa's College of Quezon City in March 2023,{{cite news |title=Leadership and Governance Award to Atty. Leni Robredo, Former Vice-President of the Philippines |url=https://www.stcqc.edu.ph/news-manager/2023/03/leadership-and-governance-award-to-atty-leni-robredo-former-vice-president-of-the-philippines/ |newspaper=St. Theresa's College Quezon City |date=March 4, 2023 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |archive-date=July 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707172249/https://www.stcqc.edu.ph/news-manager/2023/03/leadership-and-governance-award-to-atty-leni-robredo-former-vice-president-of-the-philippines/ |url-status=live }} was recognized as the 2023 Most Distinguished Alumna by the University of the Philippines Alumni Association,{{Cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/20/23/ex-vp-robredo-balisacan-among-distinguished-up-alumni|title=ABS-CBN News - Leni Robredo awarded as 2023 Most Distinguished Alumna}} and participated as a fellow in the Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Residency Program in Bellagio, Italy, in 2024.{{Cite web |title=Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center Announces 2024 Residents; Opens Call for 2025 |url=https://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/news/rockefeller-foundation-bellagio-center-announces-2024-residents-opens-call-for-2025/ |access-date=May 31, 2024 |website=The Rockefeller Foundation |language=en-US |archive-date=June 5, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240605185530/https://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/news/rockefeller-foundation-bellagio-center-announces-2024-residents-opens-call-for-2025/ |url-status=live }}
In addition, Robredo has been conferred honorary doctorates from the following universities:
= Species named after Robredo =
Pathologist Dr. Raymundo Lo named a pink orchid hybrid after Robredo. Rhyncholaeliocattleya Leni Robredo, which was only named upon Robredo's announcement of her candidacy for president in October 2021, was said to have taken seven years to bloom since its pollination from two orchid species. The flower is not yet in commercial production.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/18/22/pink-orchid-hybrid-named-after-robredo |title=Pink orchid hybrid named after presidential bet Robredo |work=ABS-CBN News |date=March 18, 2022 |access-date=March 19, 2022 |archive-date=March 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220318164045/http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/18/22/pink-orchid-hybrid-named-after-robredo |url-status=live }}
In July 2022, the Ateneo de Manila University announced the discovery of two new species of water scavenger beetles. One of them, Anacaena angatbuhay, named after Robredo's Angat Buhay program, had been discovered in Ifugao.{{cite news |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/14/22/meet-angat-buhay-a-newly-discovered-beetle-species |title=Newly discovered beetle species named after Robredo's Angat Buhay program |work=ABS-CBN News |date=July 14, 2022 |access-date=July 17, 2022 |archive-date=July 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220717053422/https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/14/22/meet-angat-buhay-a-newly-discovered-beetle-species |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/scitech/science/838162/new-species-of-water-scavenger-beetles-discovered-named-after-robredo-s-angat-buhay-program/story/ |title=New species of water scavenger beetles discovered, named after Robredo's Angat Buhay program |work=GMA News |date=July 14, 2022 |access-date=July 17, 2022 |archive-date=July 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220716221313/https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/scitech/science/838162/new-species-of-water-scavenger-beetles-discovered-named-after-robredo-s-angat-buhay-program/story/ |url-status=live }}{{cite news |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/7/14/Angat-Buhay-beetle-.html |title=Beetle named after Robredo's anti-poverty program |work=CNN Philippines |date=July 14, 2022 |access-date=July 17, 2022 |archive-date=July 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220714082639/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/7/14/Angat-Buhay-beetle-.html |url-status=dead }}
Electoral history
{{Election results
|caption=Naga, Camarines Sur, mayoral election, 2025|
|party1=Liberal
|cand1= Leni Robredo
|votes1= 83871
|party2=Independent
|cand2=Restituto de Quiros
|votes2= 6032
|party3=Independent
|cand3=Luis Ortega
|votes3= 884
|party4=Independent
|cand4=Leonida Abrazado
|votes4= 721
|valid= 91508
|invalid=
|electorate=121773
|result= Liberal hold
|source=
}}
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|title=Philippine presidential election, 2022{{Cite web|url=http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lisdata/3761634065!.pdf|title=2022 Presidential Election Results|work=Senate of The Philippines|access-date=August 5, 2022|date=May 26, 2020|archive-date=September 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220924200951/http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lisdata/3761634065!.pdf|url-status=live}}
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| style="background:#0D5F31;"|
| PFP
| style="text-align: right; | 31,629,783
| style="text-align: right; | 58.78%
|-
| style="background:#FE18A3;"|
| Leni Robredo{{efn|Member of Liberal Party but ran as an independent candidate.{{Cite news|url=https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1498717/robredo-will-be-running-as-an-independent-presidential-candidate-ovp-confirms|title=Robredo will be running as independent presidential candidate, OVP confirms|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|access-date=August 5, 2022|date=October 7, 2021|archive-date=August 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805132935/https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1498717/robredo-will-be-running-as-an-independent-presidential-candidate-ovp-confirms|url-status=live}}}}
| style="text-align: right; | 15,035,773
| style="text-align: right; | 27.94%
|-
! style="background:#000040;" |
| PROMDI
| style="text-align: right; | 3,663,113
| style="text-align: right; | 6.81%
|-
! style="background:#9683EC;" |
| Aksyon
| style="text-align: right; | 1,933,909
| style="text-align: right; | 3.59%
|-
! style="background:#CD5C5C;" |
| Panfilo Lacson{{efn|Originally ran under Reporma but later resigned from his party making him an independent candidate. On the official ballot, he is still labeled as Reporma.{{Cite web|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/03/24/news/lacson-resigns-as-partido-reporma-chairman-to-run-as-independent/1837459|title=Lacson resigns as Partido Reporma chairman, to run as independent|work=Manila Times|access-date=August 5, 2022|date=March 24, 2022|archive-date=March 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220324043406/https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/03/24/news/lacson-resigns-as-partido-reporma-chairman-to-run-as-independent/1837459|url-status=live}}}}
| style="text-align: right; | 892,375
| style="text-align: right; | 1.66%
|-
! style="background:#D2691E;" |
| KTPNAN
| style="text-align: right; | 301,629
| style="text-align: right; | 0.56%
|-
! style="background:#DCDCDC;" |
| style="text-align: right; | 114,627
| style="text-align: right; | 0.21%
|-
! style="background:#0E2864;" |
| PLM
| style="text-align: right; | 93,027
| style="text-align: right; | 0.17%
|-
! style="background:#CD5C5C;" |
| PDSP
| style="text-align: right; | 90,656
| style="text-align: right; | 0.17%
|-
! style="background:#0054A5;" |
| DPP
| Jose Montemayor Jr.
| style="text-align: right; | 60,592
| style="text-align: right; | 0.11%
|-
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 53,815,484
| percentage = 100.00%
}}
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{{Election box begin no change
|title=Philippine vice presidential election, 2016{{Cite web|url=http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/16th_congress/resolutions/joint%20public%20session%20res%20both%20houses%20no.1.pdf|title=Joint public session res both houses|work=Senate of The Philippines|access-date=August 6, 2022|archive-date=April 22, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220422134913/http://legacy.senate.gov.ph/16th_congress/resolutions/joint%20public%20session%20res%20both%20houses%20no.1.pdf|url-status=live}}
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| party = Liberal Party (Philippines)|Liberal
| candidate = Leni Robredo
| votes = 14,418,817
| percentage = 35.11%
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| party = Independent politician
| candidate = Bongbong Marcos
| votes = 14,155,344
| percentage = 34.47%
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| party = Independent politician
| candidate = Alan Peter Cayetano
| votes = 5,903,379
| percentage = 14.38%
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| party = Independent politician
| candidate = Francis Escudero
| votes = 4,931,962
| percentage = 12.01%
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| party = Independent politician
| candidate = Antonio Trillanes IV
| votes = 868,501
| percentage = 2.11%
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| party = United Nationalist Alliance
| candidate = Gregorio Honasan
| votes = 788,881
| percentage = 1.92%
}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 41,066,884
| percentage = 100.00%
}}
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|title=Philippine House of Representatives election at Camarines Sur's 3rd District, 2013
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| party = Liberal Party (Philippines)|Liberal
| candidate = Leni Robredo
| votes = 123,843
| percentage = 69.93%
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| party = Nationalist People's Coalition|NPC
| candidate = Nelly Villafuerte
| votes = 35,160
| percentage = 19.85%
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| party = Independent politician
| candidate = Charina Fausto
| votes = 2,296
| percentage = 1.30%
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| party = Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan
| candidate = Oscar Arcilla, Jr.
| votes = 640
| percentage = 0.36%
}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 177,094
| percentage = 100.00%
}}
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See also
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References
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External links
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- {{Official website|https://lenirobredo.com/}}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20140326080415/http://www.congress.gov.ph/members/search.php?id=robredo-m Profile] at the House of Representatives of the Philippines
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20160703170051/http://www.bayangmatuwid.org/lp/candidate/Leni_Robredo/ Profile] at Bayang Matuwid
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