Honeylet Avanceña
Filipina businesswoman and former nurse / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cielito "Honeylet" Salvador Avanceña (born February 17, 1970[2]) is a Filipina businesswoman. She is best known for being the current partner of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.[3] Avanceña and Duterte have been in a relationship since at least 1996 and have a daughter named Veronica.
Quick Facts First Lady of the Philippines, President ...
Honeylet Avanceña | |
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First Lady of the Philippines | |
In role June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022 | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Preceded by | Kris Aquino |
Succeeded by | Louise Araneta–Marcos |
Personal details | |
Born | Cielito Salvador Avaceña (1970-02-17) February 17, 1970 (age 54) Davao City, Philippines |
Domestic partner | Rodrigo Duterte (c. 1996–present) |
Children | 1[1] |
Alma mater | Davao Doctors' College (BS) |
Occupation | Businesswoman, former nurse |
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Shortly after the inauguration of his husband as president, Avanceña was not named as First Lady. Her step-daughter Sara was proposed to fulfill the role instead[4] who did not accept the offer.[5][6] Avanceña would carry out the roles usually done by the First Lady.[7]