Leni launches book on 2022 campaign

MANILA, Philippines — A year after the 2022 elections, former vice president Leni Robredo yesterday launched a coffee table book about her presidential campaign.

The 388-page “Tayo ang Liwanag” book features photos, anecdotes and Robredo’s personal insights during what was described as a “people’s campaign.”

“If I have to go through it all over again, I will. Because for me, we have achieved a lot of things that I thought we would not be able to do when I announced my candidacy,” she said in a mix of English and Filipino.

Immediately after the end of her term as vice president, Robredo launched Angat Buhay, a non-government organization that aimed to continue some of her office’s programs.

“Hope and bayanihan create a virtuous cycle. It is the hope of our volunteers, partners and supporters that continue to push Angat Buhay in its work to help alleviate poverty, which in turn inspires even more Filipinos to volunteer what they have and what they can do,” Angat Buhay executive director Raffy Magno said.

The book launch and signing were followed by a mini-concert that featured performances by Nica del Rosario, Gab Pangilinan and Rivermaya, as well as messages from former senators Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino.

“Tayo ang Liwanag” is available for pre-order at https://bit.ly/TayoAngLiwanagBook.