WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Vice President Leni Robredo is set to announce her much-awaited political plans for the 2022 elections on Thursday, October 7, at 11 am (Manila time).
This marks the end of the Philippine opposition leader’s long and winding discernment process on her potential presidential run in 2022.
For months, the Robredo had kept allies and potential rivals guessing on what she would do in 2022.
She took pains meeting with other possible presidential contenders in a bid to build a bigger coalition for all dissenting voices against President Rodrigo Duterte, but unity talks have so far been futile.
Bookmark and refresh this page for updates – in text, video, and social media posts – on Robredo’s official announcement about her election plans.
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Robredo to file COC at 3 pm
With no time to waste, Robredo said she will file her certificate of candidacy for president in the 2022 elections at 3 pm on Thursday, October 7.
JUST IN: VP Leni Robredo is set to file her candidacy for president at 3 pm TODAY. #PHVote #WeDecide @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/uDXv77Gbvk
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) October 7, 2021
Robredo asks for support in moving PH ‘forward’
Robredo closes her speech with a vow to give her all not only in the lead up to the May 2022 polls, but also in her remaining days in office as Vice President.
“Panata ko ngayon: Ibubuhos ko nang buo ang aking lakas, hindi lang hanggang sa halalan kundi pati sa mga natitirang mga araw ko para ipaglaban ang Pilipinas ng ating mga pangarap,” she said.
The opposition figure also calls for support and unity. Robredo has tried to unite various politicians and groupsto defeat President Rodrigo Duterte’s chosen candidate.
“Ang kinabukasan, pinipili, pinagsisikapan, ipinaglalaban. Kailangan nating piliing humakbang. Heto ako humahakbang…. Sama-sama tayong tumaya sa laban na to,” Robredo said.
Robredo to file her COC for president today, October 7 at 3 pm
Robredo did not take questions after her speech, but her staff says she will be holding a press briefing tomorrow. She may be announcing her running mate tomorrow too. | via @maracepeda #PHVote #WeDecide https://t.co/zGuSQxKRp6
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) October 7, 2021
Robredo, hailed for her pandemic response efforts, says: Imagine what I can do for PH
“Imagine kung ano pa ang kaya nating gawin, kung saan pa ang kaya nating marating kung nakatutok ang enerhiya ng gobyerno sa tanging dapat nitong iniintindi: ang kapakanan ng taongbayan,” says Robredo.
The Vice President, who has been praised for her efforts to respond to the crisis despite a meager budget, earlier expressed frustration with the Duterte administration’s handling of the pandemic. Just let me lead, Robredo said then.
It’s now a slogan her supporters echo: “Let Leni lead”
Robredo vows to give all in 2022 presidential run
“Tatalunin natin ang luma at bulok na klase ng pulitika. Ibabalik natin sa kamay ng karaniwang Pilipino ang kakayahang magdala ng pagbabago,” Vice President Leni Robredo said.
“Ramdam ko ang tiwalang kaloob ‘nyo sa akin. Sinasabi ko ngayon, buong buo din ang loob ko. Tinatawag ko kayo: Gisingin ang natutulog na lakas. Meron din titindig para sa inyo. Palawakin pa ang hanay,” she added.
Leni Robredo announces 2022 presidential run
“Kailangan ipaglaban ang minamahal. Buong buo ang loob ko ngayon…. Lalaban ako, lalaban tayo” Vice President Leni Robredo says.
JUST IN: VP Leni Robredo, Philippine opposition leader, is running for president in the 2022 elections.
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) October 7, 2021
Leni Robredo, Philippine opposition leader, will run for president in 2022
BREAKING NEWS. Leni Robredo, Philippine opposition leader, will run for president in 2022.
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) October 7, 2021
Robredo made the announcement on Thursday, October 7, following mounting calls from supporters and political allies. #PHVote #WeDecidehttps://t.co/myPqahMoRc pic.twitter.com/DgIf5U74ys
BREAKING NEWS.
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) October 7, 2021
Leni Robredo, Philippine vice president and leader of the opposition, has finally decided: She is running for president in the 2022 elections. #PHVote #WeDecide https://t.co/lUhSF53VJg
Robredo: Tatalunin natin ang luma at bulok na klase ng pulitika. Ibabalik natin sa kamay ng karaniwang Pilipino ang kakayahang magdala ng pagbabago. | via @maracepeda #PHVote #WeDecide
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) October 7, 2021
Robredo on running pandemic projects despite low budget: Imagine kung ano pa ang kaya nating gawin, kung saan pa ang kaya nating marating kung nakatutok ang enerhiya ng gobyerno sa tanging dapat nitong iniintindi: Ang kapakanan ng taongbayan. | via @maracepeda #PHVote #WeDecide
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) October 7, 2021
Robredo: Ang kinabukasan, pinipili, pinagsisikapan, ipinaglalaban. Kailangan nating piliing humakbang. Heto ako humahakbang, itataya ko kayo hanggang dulo… Sama-sama tayong tumaya sa laban na 'to. | via @maracepeda #PHVote #WeDecide
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) October 7, 2021
Vice President Leni Robredo starts delivering her speech
Robredo: Mahaba ang daang tinahak natin para makataing sa araw na ito. Hindi ko binalak tumakbo. Iniisp ko bumalik na lang sa probinsya namin kung saan maraming umaasa na tumulong magpanday ng pagbabago. #PHVote #WeDecide
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) October 7, 2021
Robredo: Ang kawalan ng maayos na pamamahala ang ugat ng ating maraming mga problema at ito ang kailangang wakasan. At kung gusto nating tunay na makalaya sa ganitong sitwasyon, hindi lang yung mga apeleyido ng mga nasa poder ang kailangan palitan. | via @maracepeda
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) October 7, 2021
Robredo: Nanay ako hindi lang ng 3 anak ko, kundi ng buong bansa. At alam ng lahat ng ibang nanay, ng lahat ng ibang magulang, na kung ano ang kaya nilang daanang sakripisyo sa ngalan ng kanilang anak. | via @maracepeda #PHVote #WeDecide
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) October 7, 2021
Robredo: Lalaban ako. Lalaban tayo. | via @maracepeda #PHVote #WeDecide
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) October 7, 2021