Today, Vice President Leni Robredo spent her last day in office. Tomorrow, June 30, Vice President-elect Sara Duterte-Carpio will officially start her term. But while it’s still June 29, VP Leni’s supporters are flooding social media with appreciation posts thanking the VP for the past six years. Even as she steps down from her post, VP Leni’s office even received good news to cap her term as one of the greatest vice presidents the Philippines ever had.
Here are a few key moments during VP Leni’s last official day in office:
VP Leni leaves the Quezon City Reception House
For the last time as the sitting vice president, VP Leni leaves her office of six years. Her security detail gives her a send-off as she’s seen waving from inside the van.
COA grants OVP an ‘unqualified opinion’
We were granted an unqualified opinion by the Commission on Audit for the 4th straight year (2018-2021)!!! What a fitting exclamation point to our 6 years at the OVP🙏🙏
— Leni Robredo (@lenirobredo) June 28, 2022
The Commission on Audit granted the Office of the Vice President an ‘unqualified opinion’ for the fourth consecutive year since 2018. This means the OVP’s financial reports are all accounted for and in order. VP Leni herself proudly shared the news to Filipinos on the afternoon of her last day in office. It was indeed a fitting exclamation point to the end of an era.
Her portrait is hung on the wall
It truly is the end. Outgoing VP Leni Robredo’s portrait is now placed beside those of past VPs.
Today is Robredo’s final day at the QC Reception House, which served as the HQ of the Office of the Vice President these past 6 years. 🎥 Apple Mae Vallarta @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/yKF6TfyaKv
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) June 29, 2022
Signifying her stepping down from office, a portrait of VP Leni is seen placed on the wall alongside previous vice presidents. “It truly is the end,” captions Rappler reporter Mara Cepeda.
Family day for her staff
Maraming salamat, OVP! 😊 pic.twitter.com/5S3dSjTUnM
— JP (@dumidyeypee) June 27, 2022
Last June 27, VP Leni held a “family day” for the friends and family of her OVP staff. Children were entertained by a clowns, balloons, a body paint booth, and free ice cream. VP Leni thanked her staff for keeping things running for the past six years.
Last 2 days for outgoing VP Leni Robredo. She’ll be spending most of her final Tuesday as VP meeting the family, friends of her staff at the OVP. The song “Rosas,” the anthem of her 2022 campaign, is being played here at the lobby. @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/nqmBWfH6hX
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) June 28, 2022
“Whether it is fate or destiny, pipiliin at pipiliin ko na magsilbi sa inyo,” said VP Leni’s chief-of-staff Usec Boyet Dy during his farewell speech which was met with applause.
A final family photo
How it started (6/30/16), and
How it’s going (6/29/22)🙏🏻🇵🇭 pic.twitter.com/3uasEwUJJl
— Aika Robredo (@aikarobredo) June 29, 2022
Of course, VP Leni’s three daughters — Aika, Tricia, and Jillian — won’t miss their mother’s historic last day in office. Aika, the eldest, shared two family photos on social media six years apart, her mother’s first and last day as vice president.
Netizens pay tribute to VP Leni
does it ever drive you crazy? just how fast the night changes.. 😭
thank you for the wonderful 6 years, VP Leni. walang pagsisisi. lagi’t lagi. pic.twitter.com/SSNjRuinSf
— ًel (@honeyedpuffs) June 29, 2022
Supporters trended “VP Leni,” “Maraming salamat,” and “TOTGA” (the one that got away), on social media with posts commemorating the VP’s past six years in office.
i had the time of my life fighting dragon with you. maraming salamat, VP Leni! pic.twitter.com/B7eVDqb0Mw
— lee (@htbread) June 29, 2022
The bar in the OVP has been set very high.
Queen VP Leni Robredo is the GOAT 🐐On to Angat Buhay na tayo Pilipinas!
— MajorCrush (@CrushMajor) June 29, 2022
Leni Robredo is hands down the best and greatest VP our country ever had.
— For The Defense (@Lawyer_Punk) June 28, 2022
What’s next?
JUST IN: VP Leni Robredo announces the formal launch of Angat Buhay on July 1-2, 2022.
A Street and Art Festival will be held at the Volunteer Center in Katipunan, QC, to mark the official launch. pic.twitter.com/pAwJzKPUZD
— Kaya Natin! Movement (@KayaNatinPH) June 28, 2022
Although VP Leni will be officially stepping down from office on June 30, her supporters still have something to look forward to. Her new focus will be on the Angat Buhay NGO campaign which is set to formally launch on July 1. Those planning to attend have to register first to be allowed into the venue.
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