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 RobesYearOfficePartyVotes receivedResultLocalNationalTotal %.Swing2013Mayor of San Jose del MonteAR colspan="2" 39,32331.86%2nd 2025 PFP126,92051.39%1st 2016Representative (San Jose del Monte at-large) Liberal83,94552.58%1st 2019PDP–Laban89,03153.25%1st 2022136,68064.21%1st
See also List of female members of the House of Representatives of the Philippines
References
External links Official website of City of San Jose del Monte, Mayor tab