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Leni Robredo, 56, is currently serving as the 14th vice president of the Philippines. Her office has garnered the highest audit rating from the Commission on Audit for three consecutive years (2018-2020) and has been recognized by Malacañang for its pandemic response programs across the country.

Her flagship program as vice president, Angat Buhay, is an anti-poverty program providing and coordinating support through multiple advocacy areas, namely food security and nutrition, healthcare, public education, rural development, housing, and resettlement and women empowerment. The Angat Buhay Program has mobilized at least P520 million worth of resources for the benefit of 321,000 families and 223 communities nationwide, according to the latest updates as of this writing.

Robredo has also led numerous relief operations through the Office of the Vice President. The same office manages a comprehensive COVID-19 response program that offers a range of assistance projects such as free transportation services to frontliners, free teleconsultation services nationwide, handling logistics and manpower to transmit vaccine supply from the national government task force to local government units and vaccine express sites in partnership with LGUs.

She first entered public office as representative of Camarines Sur’s third congressional district in 2013, less than a year after the death of her husband, then-Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo. Prior to this, Robredo worked as a lawyer with a focus on legal developmental work and providing legal assistance to marginalized clients.

In her lone term in the House of Representatives, Robredo principally authored three bills that were signed into law, including the Tax Incentives Management and Transparency Act.

If elected, Robredo says she will spend her first 100 days in office strengthening the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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The candidate's top priorities if elected to office, tracked against previous promises and accomplishments, if any

Select a policy profile below to view more details Restore trust in government Boost strength of Philippine industries End workplace discrimination Support small business Support the unemployed and out of work Related Policy Proposal:

1. Remove “palakasan” system
2. Government that keeps it word
3. Equalize the marketplace

Previous Platform: Track Record / Accomplishment; Date: Robredo's office has received an "unqualified opinion", the highest audit rating, from the Commission on Audit for three consecutive years. Deviation from Previous Platform: Related Policy Proposal:

1. Strengthen the marine industry
2. Promote the climate industry
3. Improve the tech industry by matching Philippine skills with high pay
4. Awaken the manufacturing industry

Previous Platform: Track Record / Accomplishment; Date: Deviation from Previous Platform: Related Policy Proposal:

1. Enforce the Anti-Age Discrimination Act or Republic Act No. 10911
2. Pass the Anti-Discrimination Bill or House Bill No. 3432

Previous Platform: Track Record / Accomplishment; Date: Deviation from Previous Platform: Related Policy Proposal:

1. Prioritize MSMEs for government requirements
2. Promote market linkages for small businesses
3. Modernization and digitization to eliminate red tape

Previous Platform: Track Record / Accomplishment; Date: Deviation from Previous Platform: Related Policy Proposal:

1. Retraining and skills-matching program
2. Government Employment Program
3. Unemployment Insurance (build a fund equivalent to 80% of three months salary, for availment while job-hunting)

Previous Platform: Track Record / Accomplishment; Date:

1. Founded the Angat-Buhay program
2. Launched the Bayanihanapbuhay program, a free job-hunting and job-matching site for the out-of-work

Deviation from Previous Platform: Major Accomplishments +

The candidate's top five accomplishments and contributions for the last 15 years or so

Public Office

The main mandate of the vice president is to assume the presidency in the event of vacancy. The VP may also be appointed to a Cabinet position by the president.

Robredo, however, has focused on implementing a multi-sectoral anti-poverty program, leading numerous relief operations, and managing a comprehensive COVID-19 response program that offers a range of assistance projects such as free transportation services to frontliners, a free teleconsultation services nationwide, handling logistics and manpower to transmit vaccine supply from the national government task force to local government units and vaccine express sites in partnership with LGUs.

As representative of Carmarines Sur’s 3rd District in the 16th Congress, Robredo principally authored 35 bills, three of which were passed into law.

Legislative Achievements

Republic Act (R.A.) No. 10708, or the Tax Incentives Management and Transparency Act Read More Position/DatePrincipal author in the House of Representatives, 2015 StatusEnacted on December 9, 2015 R.A. 10922 or the Economic and Financial Literacy Act Read More Position/DatePrincipal author in the House of Representatives, 2015 StatusLapsed into law on July 22, 2016

Achievements as a Vice President

Angat Buhay Program, an anti-poverty program involving multiple advocacy areas Read More Position/DateFounder, through the OVP Status2016 to present COVID-19 Response, multi-sectoral pandemic relief programs Read More Position/DateFounder, through the OVP Status2020 to present Improvement of the OVP Read More Obtaining quality management system certifications from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO 9001:2015) in 2017 and again in 2020 as well as the highest audit rating from the Commission on Audit for three consecutive years 2017 to present Position/DateLead Status2017 to present Relief Operations Read More Delivery of relief packs and hygiene kits to victims of natural calamities BAHAYanihan, a housing initiative with various partners for families affected by recent typhoons Partnership with fellow presidential aspirant Sen. Manny Pacquiao amid the onslaught of “Odette;” mobilized cargo planes Position/DateLead Status2017 to present Actions and/or Proceedings +

Actions and/or proceedings pending against or resolved in courts or tribunals involving the candidate, based on publicly available information

Resolved Actions and/or Proceedings

Subject Matter	Relevant Dates	Accrued Liability	Status
Electoral Protest filed with the Supreme Court sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal, or in Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. vs. Maria Leonor “Leni Daang Matuwid” G. Robredo, PET Case No. 005.	Filed on June 29, 2016 relating to the election and proclamation of Robredo as vice president in the 2016 elections	None imposed on protestee Robredo	The entire Election Protest was unanimously dismissed on Feb. 16, 2021 for lack of merit
Counter-Protest filed by Maria Leonor “Leni Daang Matuwid” G. Robredo	Aug. 15, 2016	None imposed on protestee Robredo	Counter-Protest was dismissed on Feb. 16, 2021

Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth +

Also known as SALN, this document is a declaration of one's personal finances. Philippine Law requires the SALN to be submitted by all public officials and employees to the Ombudsman. Public officials and employees may opt to voluntarily disclose their SALN to the public.

Assets P23.8 million Liabilities P11.9 million Net Worth P11.9 million

* As of Dec. 31, 2020

Campaign Details +

Key details about the candidate's campaign

Campaign Manager:

Paolo Benigno Aquino IV

Alliances and Endorsements: Endorsed by opposition coalition 1Sambayan, the Liberal Party Party History: Independent current Liberal Party Chairperson current Major Donors +

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There is no publicly available information on this matter at this time. Requested information from the candidate was not provided. Major Advocacies +

The candidate's top advocacies in the last 15 years or so

Free legal assistance to indigent litigants or clients Improving transparency and accountability in governmental functions Promoting anti-political dynasty prohibitions Revision and overhaul of flagship war on drugs Free legal assistance to indigent litigants or clients Coordinator of SALIGAN-Bicol Chapter, 1999 to 2012 Position/DateCoordinator of SALIGAN-Bicol Chapter, 1999 to 2012 StatusStopped upon election as Representative of the 3rd District of Camarines Sur in 2013 Improving transparency and accountability in governmental functions Filled several pro-disclosure and pro-transparency bills in the House of Representatives Position/Date StatusPassed R.A. No. 10708 Promoting anti-political dynasty prohibitions Filed bills aimed at prohibiting political dynasties Position/Date StatusRobredo was among the co-authors of House Bill No. 3587 seeking to prohibit political dynasties. She was also among the co-authors in the House of Representatives of R.A. No. 10742 (Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act) which includes the first anti-political dynasty restriction for elected positions since 1987 Revision and overhaul of flagship war on drugs Including inter-sectoral, data-based public health approach to illegal drugs based on international best practices and focus on rehabilitation of drug users. Vocal critic against “vigilante-style killings” in the war on drugs, appointed as co-chair of the Inter-Agency Chair on Anti-Illegal Drugs where she issued policy recommendations to law enforcement agencies Position/Date StatusPublished a report outlining recommendations on the war on drugs upon her removal as co-chair of the Inter-Agency Chair on Anti-Illegal Drugs Personal Details +

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Name to appear on the ballot: ROBREDO, LENI Full Name: Maria Leonor (“Leni”) Gerona Robredo Birthdate: Apr. 23, 1965 (57 years old, on election day) Birthplace: Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines Residence: Quezon City Reception House Religion: Roman Catholic Languages Spoken: Filipino, English Parents:

1. Antonio Gerona (1933-2013), father, former Naga City Regional Trial Court Judge
2. Salvacion Santo Tomas (1936-2020), mother

Siblings: Antonio Gerona JrMaria Lourdes Gerona Marital Status: Widow; Jesse Robredo (former Interior Secretary and Local Government), 1958-2012 Children:

1. Jessica Marie "Aika" Robredo
2. Janine Patricia "Tricia" Robredo
3. Jillian Therese Robredo

Education:

•B.A. in Economics, University of the Philippines-Diliman, graduated in 1986

•Juris Doctor, University of Nueva Caceres, graduated in 1992

•Passed the Bar Examinations in 1996 and admitted to the Philippine Bar Association in 1997

Honorary Degrees:

• •Doctor in Public Administration, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, 2015
• •Doctor of Humanities, University of Saint Anthony in Iriga City, 2017
• •Doctor of Laws, University of the Cordilleras in Baguio City, 2017

Work Experience:

•Vice President of the Philippines, 2016

•Representative of the 3rd District of Camarines Sur, 2013 to 2016

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Platform of Government Support for agricultural sector Investment in education and human capital Overseas Filipino Workers welfare Related Policy Proposal:

1. Increase the budget in agriculture - allocate it to buying new equipment and building new facilities.
2. Strengthen local production to offset the need to import from other countries.

Previous Platform; Date: Track Record / Accomplishment; Date: Allocated P13.5 million for projects supporting the agriculture sector under OVPs budget. Distributed boats, fishing nets and fish cages, fertilizers and other necessary equipment to farmers and fishermen Deviation from Previous Platform: Related Policy Proposal:

1. Support science and technology, both the implementation of new inventions and processes and broaden current programs
2. Strengthen the education sector, coordinate efforts of teachers, government, schools and other industries to make looking for jobs easier
3. Create a National Assessment Program in order to determine student proficiency and launch a Learning Meditation Program

Previous Platform; Date: Track Record / Accomplishment; Date: Under the OVP, dormitories and classrooms were constructed. 4.49 million pesos was allocated for scholarship and technical trainings Deviation from Previous Platform: Related Policy Proposal:

1. Set up local Offices of Migrant Affairs and increase bilateral labor agreements.
2. Amplify the capacity of embassies, consuls and other offices that provide legal support and other services to OFWs

Previous Platform; Date: Track Record / Accomplishment; Date: Deviation from Previous Platform: Major Accomplishments

Other Legislative and Executive Accomplishments

R.A. 10672 or An Act Granting Philippine Citizenship to Farrell Eldrian Wu Read More Position/DatePrincipal Author StatusEnacted on July 28, 2014 Angat Buhay (AB), an anti-poverty program involving multiple advocacy areas Read More Components:

1. AB in Schools
2. AB Youth
3. AB Women’s Entrepreneur’s Workshop
4. Angat Kabuhayan
5. AB Bridging Leaders’ Congress
6. Special Projects

Position/DateFounder, through the Office of the Vice President StatusOngoing Relief Operations Read More Components:

1. Delivery of relief packs and hygiene kits to victims of natural calamities
2. BAHAYanihan, a housing initiative with various partners for families affected by recent typhoons
3. Partnership with fellow presidential aspirant Sen. Manny Pacquiao amid onslaught of “Odette;” mobilized cargo planes

Position/Date” mobilized cargo planes StatusLead COVID-19 Response Initiatives Read More Components:

1. Providing medical supplies and other necessities (such as transportation and dormitories) to frontliners
2. Set up vaccine express sites in partnership with local government units around the country;OVP handled logistics and manpower while vaccine supply came from LGUs via national government task force
3. Established free and volunteer-run teleconsultation service that caters to coronavirus patients around the country
4. Free shuttle service for healthcare frontliners and other essential workers in urbanized cities around the country
5. Distributing relief packs and assistance
6. Helping locally stranded individuals return to their respective provinces
7. Promoting community marts and other alternative livelihood opportunities and out of work or needy individuals, communities, and sectors
8. Providing distance learning support for students, teachers, and their families
9. Promoting mass testing and vaccination efforts

Position/DateFounder, though the OVP Status2020 to present House Bill (H.B.) No. 6467 - Full Disclosure Bill Read More Requiring full disclosure on fiscal management at the national and local levels and all government-owned or controlled corporations and subsidiaries Position/DateAuthor StatusReferred to the Committee on Rules on May 23, 2016 H.B. No. 3905 - Participatory Budget Process Bill Read More Institutionalizing citizens’ participation in the budget process Position/DateAuthor StatusReferred to Committee on People’s Participation on Feb. 19, 2014 Vote Pilipinas supports the implementation of Freedom of Information in the Philippines. Access information from the Philippine government via foi.gov.ph Learn more HOME PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE PROFILES VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE PROFILES ABOUT US SUPPORT US PRIVACY NOTICE Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy © Vote Pilipinas 2020