Florida Robes

Florida Robes
Robes during the 19th Congress
25th Mayor of San Jose del Monte
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2025
Vice MayorArlene Arciaga
Preceded byArthur 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 byArthur Robes
Succeeded byArthur Robes
Personal details
BornFlorida Lacsamana Perez
(1971-06-27) June 27, 1971 (age 55)
Baguio, Philippines
PartyPFP (2023–present)
AR (local party; 2012–present)
Other political
affiliations
PDP-Laban (2017–2019; 2021–2023)
NUP (2019–2021)
Liberal (2015–2017)
SpouseArthur Robes
Children2
EducationSt. Paul College – Manila (BS)
American University (MPA)
OccupationPolitician

Florida "Rida" Perez-Robes (born Florida Lacsamana Perez; June 27, 1971) is a Filipino politician. She is currently serving as 25th Mayor of San Jose del Monte since 2025. She represented the San Jose del Monte's at-large district from 2016 to 2025.

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.

Political career

2013 San Jose del Monte mayoralty bid

In 2013, Robes ran as mayor of San Jose del Monte, but lost to incumbent 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. As representative, she chaired the committees on Housing and Urban Development and Good Government and Public Accountability.

Mayor of San Jose del Monte (2025–present)

In 2025 elections, Robes was elected mayor of San Jose del Monte, swapping places with her husband. She is also concurrent National Treasurer of the League of Cities of the Philippines.

On August 23, 2026, Robes faced public backlash for berating audiences protesting water shortages and confronting 2nd District Councilor Ronalyn Pordan during a basketball game at the San Jose Del Monte Sports Complex. Pordan's party Akbayan condemned the encounter as political harassment, while Pordan denied orchestrating the protest. The city government defended Robes, stating that while they respect residents' right to express grievances, it must be done in a proper manner.

Personal life

Robes is married to Arthur Robes and has two children.

Electoral history

Electoral history of Florida Robes
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) Liberal 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

See also

References

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  2. ↑ Diaz, Jess (August 6, 2019). "12 PDP-Laban members joining NUP today". Philstar Global. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Mayor Robes confers awards to outstanding San Jose del Monte City gov't employees". Politiko Central Luzon. September 20, 2025. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  4. ↑ Tenorio Jr., Büm D. (July 28, 2023). "Rep. Rida Robes: Dreaming big for San Jose del Monte". Philstar Global. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Discaya links lawmakers, DPWH execs to kickbacks". Philippine Star. September 9, 2025. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  6. ↑ Quismorio, Ellson (May 12, 2022). "San Jose Del Monte City's 'power couple' scores huge wins in polls". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved March 9, 2026.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ "CITY MAYOR". City of San Jose del Monte. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Florida "Ate Rida" Robes". Serbisyo.ph.
  10. ↑ Ramirez, Renalyn (August 25, 2026). "Bulacan mayor under fire for berating residents, allegedly harassing Akbayan councilor". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  11. ↑ 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.