MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Leni Robredo and her daughters are now back home, after a trip to New York City for the college graduation of her youngest daughter Jillian.
“We’re back. Ready to work again. Energized by the longest vacation I’ve had in 10 years,” exclaimed Robredo in a Facebook post Sunday.
Robredo said it was the first trip they took as a family where there was nothing on the agenda except for Jillian’s graduation and the work meetings of Tricia, Robredo’s second daughter.
“We just walked and walked everyday, averaging about 15,000-20,000 ++ steps everyday. At kumain lang ng kumain,” she said.
Robredo added that she declined invitations received for meetings as they only had two weeks to spend in the city.
“I promised the girls that, for this trip, all my time will be devoted to them. So whatever lunches or dinners we’ve had with friends were all, somehow, connected to them,” she explained.
Meanwhile, Robredo also noted some things in New York City that could be adapted in the Philippines such as its being pedestrian-friendly, its efficient public transportation, bike lanes and racks, and the restoration of buildings.
Prior to the two-week trip to New York City, Robredo said she intends to finish her term as vice president by June 30.
She also announced the planned launch of ‘Angat Buhay’ (Uplift Lives) in July. Angat Buhay is a non-governmental organization that aims to create the largest volunteer network in the country, helping the marginalized and the vulnerable.
Robredo placed second in the 2022 presidential race with 15 million votes, trailing behind President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. who won with 31 million votes.
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