Florida Robes
Florida Robes | |
|---|---|
Official portrait, 2025 | |
| 25th Mayor of San Jose del Monte | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur Robes |
| Member of the House of Representatives from San Jose del Monte's at-large district | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur Robes |
| Succeeded by | Arthur Robes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Florida Lacsamana Perez June 27, 1971[1] Baguio, Philippines |
| Party | PFP (2023–present) AR (local party; 2013–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP-Laban (2017–2023) |
| Spouse | Arthur Robes |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | St. Paul College – Manila (BS) American University (MPA) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Florida "Rida" Perez-Robes (born Florida Lacsamana Perez; June 27, 1971)[1] is a Filipino politician. She is currently serving as 25th Mayor of San Jose del Monte since 2025.[2] She represented the San Jose del Monte's at-large district from 2016 to 2025.[3][4]
Early life and education
Robes was born on June 27, 1971, in Baguio. She studied St. Paul College – Manila with the degree of Hotel and Restaurant Management. She took up short courses in Harvard University. She finished her master's degree at the American University.[1]
Political career
2013 San Jose del Monte mayoralty bid
In 2013 elections, Robes ran as mayor of San Jose del Monte but she lost to Reynaldo San Pedro.
House of Representatives (2016–2025)
In 2016 elections, Robes was elected as representative for lone district of San Jose del Monte for three consecutive terms.[5][6]
Mayor of San Jose del Monte (2025–present)
In 2025 elections, Robes was elected and became a mayor of San Jose del Monte after she succeeded her husband.[7]
Personal life
Robes is married to Arthur Robes and has two children.[8]
Electoral history
| Year | Office | Party | Votes received | Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local | National | Total | % | P. | Swing | |||||
| 2013 | Mayor of San Jose del Monte | AR | N/a | 39,323 | 31.86% | 2nd | N/a | Lost | ||
| 2025 | PFP | 126,920 | 51.39% | 1st | N/a | Won | ||||
| 2016 | Representative (San Jose del Monte at-large) | N/a | 83,945 | 52.58% | 1st | N/a | Won | |||
| 2019 | PDP–Laban | 89,031 | 53.25% | 1st | N/a | Won | ||||
| 2022 | 136,680 | 64.21% | 1st | N/a | Won | |||||
References
- ^ a b c "Florida Robes". Rappler.com. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ "Mayor Robes confers awards to outstanding San Jose del Monte City gov't employees". Politiko Central Luzon. September 20, 2025. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ Tenorio Jr., Büm D. (July 28, 2023). "Rep. Rida Robes: Dreaming big for San Jose del Monte". Philstar Global. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ "Discaya links lawmakers, DPWH execs to kickbacks". Philippine Star. September 9, 2025. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ Quismorio, Ellson (May 12, 2022). "San Jose Del Monte City's 'power couple' scores huge wins in polls". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ Quismorio, Ellson (March 29, 2023). "Creation of 4 new barangays in San Jose del Monte 'a fresh opportunity' to help people, says solon". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
- ^ "Florida "Ate Rida" Robes". Serbisyo.ph.
- ^ Roxas, Joseph Tristan (May 29, 2018). "Robes couple denies role in 2017 water tank collapse in San Jose del Monte". GMA News. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
External links
- Official website of City of San Jose del Monte, Mayor tab
- Media related to Florida Robes at Wikimedia Commons