CLAIM: Leni Robredo is the mayor of the City of Manila.
RATING: FALSE
A Facebook account reposted a photo originally posted on the Facebook page of Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo, with the caption misidentifying her as the mayor of Manila.
Flagged content: Facebook user “Gregory Fandalio” reposted the photo of Robredo in the “Tagalog vs Bisaya” Facebook group on Oct. 25. The photo shows Robredo after she received rescue boats and relief packs from an e-commerce company for the Angat Buhay Foundation on Feb 4.
- The caption reads, “Manila Mayor Leni Robredo ay tinanggap Ang mga dinonate ng rescue boats ng Shoppee.” (“Manila Mayor Leni Robredo received the donated rescue boats from Shoppee.”)
- Its body also includes, “Ito Ang meaning ng good governance: Iasa lang palagi sa iba at walang sariling gawa.” (“This is the meaning of good governance: Always rely on others and not act on your own.”)
- Many commenters have also called out the false information.
Our debunk: Robredo is not the mayor of Manila. Robredo served as vice president of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022. She started a government flagship program aimed at poverty alleviation. After her term, the program transitioned to a non-profit organization, now known as Angat Pinas Inc. (commonly referred to as Angat Buhay), under her chairmanship.
- She won the mayoral race in Naga City, Camarines Sur, during the 2025 midterm elections, making her the 18th mayor to serve the city. Robredo assumed office on June 30 as Naga City mayor.
- At the same time, Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso took office in the City of Manila.
Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook account was created earlier this year, and as of the time of writing, its Facebook posts primarily revolve around Robredo and her supporters.
- As of writing, the post has garnered 3,900 likes, 67 shares, and 503 comments.
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