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.