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Angat Buhay, the non-profit foundation spearheaded by former Vice President and now Naga City Mayor Atty. Leni Robredo, has reached its ninth year of uplifting communities and fostering collaboration through its various programs—particularly during disasters and times of crisis.

In a Facebook post, Angat Buhay Executive Director Raffy Magno reflected on the foundation’s beginnings, recalling how it started as an anti-poverty initiative during Robredo’s vice presidency before evolving into the country’s largest volunteer-driven movement for good governance and community empowerment.

“From the very beginning, Angat Buhay has been more than just a source of aid—it is a movement shaped by the lessons we’ve learned directly from the communities we serve,” Magno said.

“Each program has challenged us to rethink how we design solutions, champion the power of collaboration, and redefine governance. We have remained steadfast in our commitment to transparency and accountability, always keeping our partners and communities at the heart of everything we do,” he added.

Magno also commended Robredo for her courage, clarity of vision, and unwavering resolve, saying these qualities continue to inspire the Angat Buhay team “to do better, push harder, and keep fighting for a better Philippines.”

He extended his gratitude to the foundation’s collaborators, partners, and especially to community development and government workers who had the courage to carry out their mission even in the most difficult times and amid challenges.

“There is still much work to be done—many more lives to touch and communities to uplift. Together, we will keep moving forward. Magpapatuloy sa paglilingkod sa ating mahal na bayan,” he said.

Robredo’s term as Vice President was widely recognized for its transparency, having received the highest audit rating from the Commission on Audit (COA) for four consecutive years, from 2018 to 2022.

On her first day as Mayor of Naga City, Robredo signed Executive Order No. 001, instituting the Zero Tolerance Policy Against Corruption of 2025. The EO mandates that all public officials must remain accountable to the people and serve with integrity, loyalty, efficiency, and responsibility at all times. It also grants expanded authority to the city’s Internal Audit Service (IAS), establishing it as an independent unit responsible for monitoring, evaluation, and assurance.

During her time as a lawmaker (2013–2016), Robredo advocated for the passage of the Full Disclosure Policy Bill (HB 19), which would have required all government agencies, sub-units, and projects to publicly disclose their budget and financial transactions without the need for formal public requests.

According to Senator Bam Aquino, he plans to integrate Robredo’s proposed measure into his Senate Bill No. 1330, or the Blockchain the Budget Bill, which aims to strengthen transparency in the crafting and implementation of the national budget.

Robredo also joined the Harvard community as one of the Kennedy School’s Hauser Leaders for the Fall 2022 semester. In 2024, she was selected as one of the Rockefeller Foundation’s fellows for its prestigious Bellagio Center Residency Program.