H.E. Leni ROBREDO

H.E. Leni ROBREDO

Former Vice President and Current Naga City Mayor
Republic of the Philippines

H.E. Leni Robredo is the Mayor of Naga City and the 14th Vice President of the Philippines. A human rights lawyer by profession, she transformed the Office of the Vice President into an advocacy-centered organization through Angat Buhay, a flagship poverty alleviation program fueled by public-private partnerships. Her leadership—defined by ethics, efficiency, and inclusivity—was globally recognized during her proactive COVID-19 response and her subsequent roles as a Hauser Leader at Harvard Kennedy School and a Bellagio Resident with the Rockefeller Foundation.

Currently, as a mayor, she spearheads the "2028 Finish Lines" framework, focusing on bureaucratic depth, AI-driven governance, and climate resilience. Her administration has pioneered AI-powered transport planning and digital triage systems to create data-driven urban solutions. By modernizing disaster hubs and integrating advanced predictive tools for public safety, Robredo remains dedicated to participatory governance, empowering the marginalized, and building resilient, tech-forward communities.