Title
Naga City Special Non-Working Day for Robredo
Law
Proclamation No. 274
Decision Date
Jun 30, 2023
Proclamation No. 274 designates Friday, August 18, 2017, as a special non-working day in the City of Naga, Philippines, in honor of Secretary Jesse M. Robredo, a champion of good governance, on the anniversary of his passing.
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Purpose and Background of the Declaration

  • The declaration honors Jesse M. Robredo, who was known for his dedication to good governance and reforms in local government administration.
  • Robredo served as Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government.
  • He also served as Mayor of Naga City across two periods: 1988-1998 and 2001-2010.

Achievements and Recognition of Jesse M. Robredo

  • Robredo was recognized for outstanding service, receiving notable awards including the Magsaysay Award for Government Service in 2000.
  • He was the first Filipino Mayor to receive the Magsaysay Award.
  • He is considered a local hero of Naga City for his impactful leadership and governance.

Circumstances of the Commemoration

  • The non-working day commemorates the tragic death of Secretary Robredo in an accident on 18 August 2012.
  • His virtues and exemplary public service have earned lasting gratitude from the City of Naga and the entire Republic of the Philippines.

Authority and Formalization of the Proclamation

  • The proclamation is issued by the Executive Secretary, Salvador C. Medialdea, under the authority of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
  • The declaration was signed and the seal of the Republic of the Philippines was affixed on 20 July 2017, in the City of Manila.
  • The proclamation legally establishes the special (non-working) day with official effect only in the City of Naga.

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