Difference between revisions of "Leni Robredo"

Martial law: During the Marawi siege, Robredo called for unity as government troops engaged in a firefight against the Maute group in Marawi, and she organized donations and directed relief operations for the victims. She then visited wounded soldiers in Iligan to give support and contributions. Robredo respects President Duterte's implementation of martial law in the whole of Mindanao as a way to combat terrorism, but has requested measures to ensure that the implementation would not resemble the "abuses and violations" during Ferdinand Marcos' implementation of Proclamation No. 1081. She also questioned the coverage and prolongation of the implementation and called on members of the Congress to review and validate the implementation as a "constitutional duty". Robredo said that the martial law in Mindanao has failed to address threats in the region. On November 26, 2019, Robredo called on the government to assure that troop deployments in Samar, Negros, and Bicol would not lead to martial law.

Political dynasties: Robredo voiced her support for the proposed anti-turncoat law in the House.[98] During her congressional career, she co-authored the Anti-Dynasty Bill.

Foreign policy: Robredo criticized China for establishing missiles in the West Philippine Sea.[99] Robredo called for transparency in government-sponsored deals with China.