Honoring Jesse M. Robredo’s Public Service
- The proclamation honors the late Jesse M. Robredo who served as Mayor of Naga City from 1988 to 1998 and from 2001 to 2010.
- It recognizes his dedication and outstanding performance as a public servant.
Recognition of Awards and Achievements
- Jesse M. Robredo was the first Filipino mayor awarded the Magsaysay Award for Government Service in 2000.
- The proclamation acknowledges his receipt of this prestigious award as a mark of his exceptional leadership.
Commemoration of Robredo’s Death
- The declaration marks August 18 as a day to commemorate the tragic death of Jesse M. Robredo, which occurred in a plane accident in 2012.
- It refers to him as one of the local heroes and nation’s great leaders.
Legal Authority and Effectivity
- The proclamation is issued by the Executive Secretary by authority of the President of the Philippines.
- The declaration carries the force of an official government proclamation and enforces the non-working status on the specified date in Naga City.
Purpose and Significance
- The special non-working day allows the community to officially honor and remember Jesse M. Robredo’s contributions.
- It is a sign of national and local gratitude for his virtues and service as a public official.
Formalities and Identification
- The proclamation is dated August 13, 2015, signed by the Executive Secretary in Manila.
- The seal of the Republic of the Philippines is affixed to signify official enactment of the holiday declaration.