MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Robredo, cited by PeopleAsia magazine as one of its People of the Year awardees, says the honor rightfully belongs to the staffers, donors, and volunteers who have been working with her in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
“It’s an honor for me to accept this award, but the truth is this is not for me but for all the people who trusted and continue to trust the work being done and the advocacy being pushed by the Office of the Vice President,” Robredo said in Filipino in her message during the virtual awarding ceremony on Monday night.
“From donors to our volunteers, to our hardworking staff who really went above and beyond their service — we …
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