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‘Never wished for anything grand’: Robredo opens doors to modest home in Karen Davila vlog

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Photo from Karen Davila" s="" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/life/09/18/20210918-karen-davila-vlog.jpg"/><figcaption><em>Photo from Karen Davila&#x27;s vlog</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Leni Robredo has always been known for her simple lifestyle, and that reflects on her Manila residence where she has been staying since being voted vice president in 2016.</p><p>In a rare opportunity, Robredo let the public glimpse her a little more than 100 square-meter condominium unit through the vlog of broadcaster Karen Davila. </p><p>“Very comfortable kami rito. Hindi na ako naghangad na magkaroon ng malaki. Naghangad kami ng sarili, pero ito sa in-laws ko. Never akong naghangad ng malaking bahay kasi never kaming nasanay. Even in Naga sa mas maliit ang bahay namin,” Robredo said. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/18/21/discernment-mass-for-leni-focuses-on-helping-poor">Discernment mass for Leni focuses on helping VP ‘make difference for most needy’</a></li></ul><p>According to Robredo, she wants to feel a semblance of normalcy after she is done with her job and when she enters her home.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/17/21/robredo-ready-to-face-marcos-any-rival-in-2022-polls">Robredo says ready to face Marcos, any rival in 2022 elections</a></li></ul><p>“Napakahalaga sa public servant na hindi ka masyadong naa-attach sa power. Hindi ka masyado naa-attach sa posisyon. Pagpasok ko sa pinto nanay na ulit ako,” Robredo said.</p><p>The condo features a limited space for living and dining areas, the kitchen, and a small home gymnasium for her daughters. </p><p>“Hindi kami pwedeng bili nang bili kasi wala kaming lalagyan. Pero nasanay kami doon kasi sa Naga,” the vice president explained. </p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GpuBm4OiOAY?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/17/21/in-talks-with-pacquiao-isko-leni-says-ready-to-face-marcos-anew-in-2022">Seeking to unite political forces for 2022, Robredo says ready for another round vs Marcos</a></li></ul><p>Robredo also acknowledged doing grocery for her family, following a strict monthly budget. </p><p>Asked why she keeps a low profile despite being the vice president, she said she did not want her position to change their lives. </p><p>Robredo also tried to avoid depending on security personnel, besides acknowledging that she has shared her personal information to different online stores.</p><p>“Wala naman mag-i-interes sakin. Wala silang makukuha sa’kin,” she quipped. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/06/21/robredo-dismayado-sa-pandemic-response-ng-duterte-admin">&#x27;Kulang sa pagtutok&#x27;: Robredo dismayado sa pandemic response ng Duterte admin</a></li></ul><p>Meanwhile, Robredo also shared how her daughters entered top schools known for expensive tuition. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/09/06/21/frustrating-robredo-says-she-skips-duterte-weekly-reports">Robredo laments Duterte weekly reports, says not focused on pandemic</a></li></ul><p>Aika Robredo got a full scholarship with allowances when she studied at Harvard University, while youngest Jillian received a scholarship, too, at New York University. </p><p>Tricia, meanwhile, who took medicine at Ateneo de Manila University, was given a scholarship when her father died. </p><p>Robredo has always reminded her children about working hard and giving their best in whatever task they are doing. </p><p>“No free lunch. You are not entitled to anything you have not worked hard for. [Second], no task is too small. Kahit ano ang dumaan sa kanila kailangan paghusayan nila,” she said. </p><p>She also taught them that kindness always prevails, and preached the importance of faith and humility.</p><p>Robredo could not evade questions about the upcoming presidential elections to which she did not answer categorically. </p><p>However, she said her daughters want her to retire from public service after her term as vice president. </p><p>“Ang pakiramdam nila hindi ko dineserve ang treatment sa akin in the last 5 years. So ’yung mga wish nila sa akin, magpahinga na,” Robredo said. </p><p>“Parati sa akin klaro na ’yung Diyos naman, meron siyang plano para sa’ting lahat. Dapat nasa state of grace lang tayo.”</p><p>She also made it clear that she has no ill feelings toward President Rodrigo Duterte despite their differences. </p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1772543" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

In a rare opportunity, Robredo let the public glimpse her a little more than 100 square-meter condominium unit.