Vice President Leni Robredo attended the launch of Bangsamoro for Leni, during her visit to Marawi City on Monday, 18 October 2021.

Vice President Leni Robredo attended the launch of Bangsamoro for Leni, during her visit to Marawi City on Monday, 18 October 2021. Here, various civil society organizations pledged their support for Robredo’s presidential bid in 2022, underscoring the Vice President’s consistent presence and assistance in Mindanao, especially the Bangsamoro region. VP Leni, in turn, expressed her gratitude for this show of support, and underscored the importance of empowering citizens, especially those in the fringes, in the fight to ensure good governance. “Iyong pakikipaglaban para sa tamang governance, nagsisimula sa empowerment ng pinakamaliit na sektor ng pamahalaan. Gustong sabihin, obligasyon nating lahat na magtulong para ma-empower iyong mga tao—ma-empower na matuto [sa] pagpili,” she said. Under its Angat Buhay program, the Office of the Vice President has brought initiatives for livelihood, education, women empowerment, rural development, housing, and health to various parts of Mindanao. The OVP has also actively supported the City of Marawi and other nearby areas since the siege broke out, providing, among others, an Angat Buhay Village for displaced families, different forms of interventions for relief, livelihood, education, as well as assistance for wounded soldiers and policemen and for the families of those killed in action. OVP’s support for Marawi and other parts of Mindanao continued during the COVID-19 pandemic, with PPE and medical supplies, testing kits, and tapping community sewers for its local production of protective suits. (Photo by OVP/Jay Ganzon)

OCTOBER 17, 2021

VISIT TO MALAYBALAY’S CHOICE HANDICRAFT AND LUNCH

[Zone 1, Kalasungay, Sayre Highway, Malaybalay, Bukidnon]

Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday, October 17, 2021, visited Malaybalay’s Choice Handicraft, a business in Malaybalay, Bukidnon that is supported by the OVP’s Angat Buhay program.

The business, owned by Tita Perla Rubio, produces bags, clothes, placemats, baskets, and other furnishings and accessories, using abaca fibers sourced from the Pulangiyen indigenous community.

Tita Perla is among the business owners supported by Angat Buhay’s various initiatives for women entrepreneurship...

Vice President Leni Robredo visited the site of the first run of Vaccine Express in Cagayan de Oro City

Vice President Leni Robredo visited on Saturday, Oct. 16, the site of the first run of Vaccine Express in Cagayan de Oro City at the PHINMA - Cagayan de Oro College - Senior High School Building. The OVP's Vaccine Express aims to vaccinate 500 sikad drivers who belong to the A5 priority group. This is made possible by the OVP's partnership with the local government of Cagayan de Oro City, PHINMA COC - Senior High School, Balaod Mindanaw, Tabang Sikad, Cebu Pacific, Tri-Vision and Chef's Secret, Inc., and other Angat Buhay partners, to augment the LGU’s ongoing vaccination program. Each vaccinee will also receive incentive packs, containing food packs and face masks. Here, VP Leni personally thanked volunteer doctors, nurses, nursing and medical students, and local partners for taking part in the said initiative. (Photo by Jay Ganzon / OVP)

OCTOBER 14, 2021

TURNOVER OF AMBULANCE FROM CIVIL DEFENSE ACTION GROUP (CDAG) AND CARE SHARE SERVE GIVE CHARITY ORGANIZATION, INC. (CSS GIVES PH)

[at Quezon City Reception House]

Vice President Leni Robredo received donations from Angat Buhay partners Care Share Serve Give Charity Organization, Inc. (CSS Gives PH) and Civil Defense Action Group (CDAG) on Thursday, Oct. 14. The donations will be used to respond to emergency cases received through the OVP’s free teleconsultation service Bayanihan e-Konsulta.

ROTARY CLUB OF MANILA (RCM) 16 TH WEEKLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING

[via Zoom at Quezon City Reception House]...

Vice President Leni Robredo formally announced her bid for presidency in the 2022 national elections

Vice President Leni Robredo formally announced her bid for presidency in the 2022 national elections before her staff and supporters in a brief ceremony held at the Quezon City Reception House on Thursday, Oct. 7.