Leni Robredo

ModernPoliticianPhilippines1965 — ?

Philippine vice president and opposition leader.

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Quick Facts

Born

1965

Country

Philippines

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)13

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)57

Legacy (20%)46

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)37

Total Score52.0

Leni Robredo — Complete Timeline

2016 AD

Elected Vice President of the PhilippinesPolitical Action◆ Major

Robredo was elected vice president under the Liberal Party ticket, running alongside Mar Roxas. She defeated Bongbong Marcos by a narrow margin of 263,000 votes. The election result was later challenged by Marcos in the Supreme Court.

ElectionVice PresidencyMarcos

Impact: nationalconstructive

Appointed Chair of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating CouncilPolitical Action

President Rodrigo Duterte appointed Robredo as chair of the HUDCC. She launched the 'Pabahay' program to provide housing for informal settlers. However, she was later removed from the position in 2017 after criticizing Duterte's war on drugs.

HousingDuterteCabinet

Impact: nationalconstructive

2017 AD

Became the leader of the opposition against DutertePolitical Action◆ Major

After being removed from the cabinet, Robredo emerged as the most prominent critic of the Duterte administration. She condemned the drug war killings, human rights abuses, and authoritarian tendencies. She led the opposition coalition in the 2019 and 2022 elections.

OppositionHuman RightsDuterte

Impact: nationalconstructive

2022 AD

Ran for President in 2022Political Action◆ Major

Robredo ran for president as the standard-bearer of the opposition. She campaigned on good governance and unity but lost to Bongbong Marcos by a landslide, receiving only 28% of the vote. She conceded and returned to private life.

ElectionDefeatMarcos

Impact: nationaltragic