Leni Robredo

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.

Her Excellency Leni Robredo
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 (1965-04-23) April 23, 1965 (age 59) Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines
Political party	Liberal
Spouse(s)	Jesse Robredo ​ ​ (m. 1987; died 2018)​
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

1. It's final: Robredo runs for congress Rappler.com (2012-10-08)
2. Leni Robredo proclaimed winner in Camarines Sur Inquirer.net (2013-05-22)
3. 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.
4. "The son of late dictator Marcos has won the Philippines' presidential election". Associated Press. Manila. NPR. 10 May 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.