Leni Robredo
Vice President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022
Maria Leonor Gerona Robredo (born April 23, 1965) is a Filipina lawyer and politician. She was the 14th Vice President of the Philippines from June 30, 2016 tó June 30, 2022. She served under Rodrigo Duterte.
Leni Robredo | |
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| 14th Vice President of the Philippines | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Jejomar Binay |
| Succeeded by | Sara Duterte |
| Co-Chairperson of the Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs | |
| In office November 6, 2019 – November 24, 2019 Serving with Aaron Aquino | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Chair of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council | |
| In office July 12, 2016 – December 5, 2016 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Jejomar Binay |
| Succeeded by | Leoncio Evasco Jr. |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Camarines Sur's 3rd District | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Luis Villafuerte |
| Succeeded by | Gabriel Bordado |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Maria Leonor Santo Tomas Gerona April 23, 1965 Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Quezon City Reception House |
| Education | University of the Philippines Diliman (BS) San Beda University (LL.M.) University of Nueva Caceres (LLB) |
Robredo is the widow of the Philippines Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo. She served as Member of the House of Representatives from Camarines Sur's Third District. She is a member of the Liberal Party.[1][2]
In October 2021, Robredo announced her candidacy for president of the Philippines in the 2022 election.[3] She came in second place in the general election in May 2022.[4]
Sources
change- ↑ It's final: Robredo runs for congress Rappler.com (2012-10-08)
- ↑ Leni Robredo proclaimed winner in Camarines Sur Inquirer.net (2013-05-22)
- ↑ Tan, Lara (October 7, 2021). "VP Robredo to run for president in 2022". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on October 7, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
- ↑ "The son of late dictator Marcos has won the Philippines' presidential election". Associated Press. Manila. NPR. 10 May 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
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