Leni Robredo Archives

Aika Robredo on her mom: ‘She’s the quiet strength that has taken us through life’s storms’

BY JOANN RAE M. RAMIREZ Sometimes, children are mirrors of their parents, even as they bloom to be their own persons. Aika Robredo, 34, firstborn of Vice President Leni Robredo and her late husband former local government Secretary Jesse Robredo, is like her mother — articulate and composed. Even the cadences in their…

VP Leni Robredo: The pink light at the end of the tunnel

BY IVY LISA F. MENDOZA Integrity and trustworthiness, competence, track record and purposefulness — Vice President Leni Robredo is all these and more. She carries with her the hope that tough times are but temporary and that Filipinos deserve to see the light at the end of even the darkest…

TV5, Cignal team up for Bilang Pilipino 2022 elections coverage

Kandidatalks will train the spotlight on Sen. Panfilo Lacson and former Secretary of National Defense Norberto Gonzales, tonight, March 23, Manila City Mayor Francisco Moreno Domagoso and Former Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella on March 24, and Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo and Katipunan ng Kamalayang Kayumanggi Founder Faisal Mangondato…

Seeing this year’s ‘presidentiables’ in a totally different light

Art Lounge Manila debuts at this year’s Art Fair Philippines with a solo exhibition by Juanito Torres. Titled “Ready…Get Set…Go!,” the show is an “allegorical” take poking fun at the May 9 elections and the carnival-like atmosphere the campaign has generated. Now on its 9th edition, this year’s Art Fair…

Meet the ladies (and gent) who won these presidentiables’ hearts

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Even before the first vote is cast for the May 2022 polls, these ladies (and gent) have already won these leading presidential aspirants’ hearts. Who's their Valentine? Read on to know. Jesse Robredo While she has confirmed that she has no plans of remarrying,…

VP Leni on having a First Gentleman, the leaders she admires & where she’ll stay if elected President

BY JOANNE RAE M. RAMIREZ Vice President Leni Robredo said today she definitely won’t have a first gentleman in her life if she becomes President, and isn’t sure where she’ll be staying if elected, saying she wants to remain true to “who I am.” Presidentiable Leni Robredo, Photography by Mark…

“Lalaban ako; lalaban tayo!” VP Leni Robredo announces presidential bid

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ Citing the need to take a stand and fight for change, Vice President Leni Robredo today announced that she will be running for President in the May 2022 polls. "Itataya ko ang lahat, ibubuhos ko ang lahat ng kayang ibuhos. ( I will stake…

1Sambayan picks Leni Robredo as presidential bet for 2022 polls

After a months-long selection process, the 1Sambayan Group has finally named Vice President Leni Robredo as its presidential contender. Robredo, according to the group's leader, Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio, was chosen for her "integrity, competence, track record, patriotism, vision for our country and winnability," among other criteria. The next…

Spark hope at the “People of the Year” Virtual Awards Night on April 12

PeopleAsia magazine aims to not just “spread,” but also to “spark,” hope this Monday, April 12, when it honors extraordinary people in extraordinary times at the "People of the Year" 2021 Virtual Awards Night. Spark hope with this years awardees: Cick on the image or this link, to watch the show…

People of the Year 2021: ‘An extraordinary list in an extraordinary time’

BY JOSE PAOLO S. DELA CRUZ PeopleAsia trains the spotlight on a league of extraordinary gentlemen and women who make up this year’s “People of the Year” 2021 list. Aside from their personal success in their respective fields, this year’s awardees are also being recognized for spreading hope, taking action…