This is part of Coconuts Manila’s quickie thinkpiece series on the candidates for Vice President.
Camarines Sur 3rd District Rep. Leny Robredo may have been pushed into the limelight under tragic circumstances, when her husband Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse Robredo died in a plane crash in 2012.
A graduated with a degree in Economics from the University of the Philippines (UP) and got her law degree from the University of Nueva Caceres. She has been a congresswoman since 2013.
The lone female contender in the vice presidential race, Robredo is known for her quiet-yet-firm demeanor. She is well-liked for her low profile vibe and her sincerity. But, of course, she has also had to deal with her share of controversial issues.
Check out three interesting statements that she made during the campaign period.
1. “When you know your true value as a woman, you can sit back with secure knowledge that the man of your dreams values your judgment because you value yours, and that together, you are working on the same goals.”
2. “Sa amin pong anim (Among the six of us), may the best woman win.”
3. “It is easy to say I am tough but it’s very difficult to just say it. But what I did in the past would show that I really fight for what I think is always right. I have stood my ground in many issues that have beset us even if some of these are not exactly in line with the administration’s point of view and I’m very glad that my views have been respected.”
