In the time of crisis, we, the women, are the balancer of compassion and strength. When things are too complicated, our ability to run the house multi-tasking is capable enough to help the man of the house. We are the barbel of Captain Barbel, the batmobile of Batman, and the ring of Green Lantern, in other words, we are the light of every house, the beam of strength of every man.

The Light of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, Congresswoman Florida "Rida" Robes, let her light shines brighter as she celebrates her birthday differently. She's working harder to serve her constituents more even on the days before her birthday. Emphasizing more on the protocols of health and safety, Congresswoman Robes instructs everyone to do the following guidelines. She's like a mother giving bits of advice and guidance to her children.

• Always wear masks.
• Observe social distancing.
• Always wash your hands/ disinfect with alcohol.

As part of her way of celebrating life, Congresswoman Robes conducted activities for the people of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan. Among these activities, three are what I considered women empowerment. The "Timba Pa More Para Sa Taga-Lungsod," who else usually uses the timba or pail? Well, we all know who uses that. It was great that the timba or pail contains gift packs for the people. Another activity that highlights the women empowerment is the "Dagdag Ayuda" program, which is for the group of Lady Tricycle Drivers who needs additional support for their source of living. Last, is the "Kusina ni Ate Rida," only shows that women are capable of doing things for their family, and Congresswoman Robes as a mother were able to reach her constituents with the last activity.

For Congresswoman Robes' reaction when asked about the different activities on her birthday, "More than being consistent with my role as a public servant, I wanted to spread happiness among San Joseños whose lives have been drastically changed by the pandemic. It's just a small gesture from me to hopefully assure them that I am working very hard to make sure that each and every person will be taken care of. Like I always say, 'Nobody will be left behind in SJDM.' This has made my birthday celebration more meaningful."


Happy Birthday to the hardworking public servant Congresswoman Florida "Rida" Robes!

With the effort of Congresswoman Florida “Rida” Robes, the City of San Jose Del Monte was able to win and be the current title holder of the largest Lantern Parade as declared by the Guinness World Records. It is the city’s pride to be one of the places to visit near the metro when it comes to lantern parade celebration.

Now they’ll be targeting a new World Record which is the living Nativity. The current title holder of this is UK. The City is aiming for another record to build up the city’s plan and aim to be the next tourist destination.

One of the famous phrases about success and it tells that there’s always a woman behind in every man’s success or something like that. It is indeed true that a woman or a spouse is always there to support the better half. It is a good tandem that leads to every success.

One proof is that partnership is the amazing couple, Mayor Arthur Robes and Congresswoman Florida Robes. They are the duo that made the City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan to be where it is today, of course it’s a work together with the vice mayor, the council and departments. She’s happy that Mayor Arthur Robes receives the Seal of Good Local Governance.

Congresswoman Rida shared their secret, a submissive wife and faith to the Lord!

One of the best way to tell the story about the Tanglawan Festival is by picturing it into a masterpiece. An artwork that will definitely stick around through times. And perhaps that is what the power couple, Congresswoman Florida Robes and Mayor Arthur Robes, have thought of.
 

On the exact day of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan's Cityhood Anniversary, the power couple graced the opening and ribbon-cutting of the Art Gallery, where a number of paintings were created to picture out the Tanglawan Festival celebration. This talented hands were children of SJDM.

After winning the title of World Guinness Record, San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan's Tanglawan Festival has become one of the anticipated events in the city every year.


The Tanglawan Festival 2019 Art Gallery Exhibit were mounted at the Basement 2, the Government Service Express area inside SM City San Jose Del Monte. Mayor Arthur Robes and Congresswoman Florida Robes gave their appreciation  of the artworks and praises to different artists who participated. Mayor Robes, who loves art, disclosed during the event that they are pushing for the construction  of the culture and Art Building that will cultivate the different talented children of San Josenos.

The works of the power couple Mayor and Congresswoman Robes is becoming the strong foundation for the becoming of the city as the next destination on the area of Bulacan and in the country.