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MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang declared August 28, Tuesday – the day the late Secretary Jesse Robredo will be buried – a special non-working day in Naga City.
“It is but fitting and proper to give the people of the City of Naga the opportunity to honor and show their respect and join the interment of the late DILG Secretary Jesse M. Robredo,” reads Proclamation No. 461 signed by Executive Secretary Pacquito Ochoa Jr.
The city government of Naga requested for the proclamation.
Robredo served as mayor of Naga City for 6 terms or a tota of 18 years. Under his leadership, the city transformed from a 3rd class to a 1st class city.
Among his biggest accomplishments were: 1) closing the city’s budget deficity, 2) involving civil society organizations in governance, 3) allowing public access to documents on government transactions, and 3) eradicating jueteng.
Robredo’s remains currently lie for closed casket public viewing at the Kalayaan Hall in Malacañang.
His remains will be brought back to Naga on Sunday, August 26. – Rappler.com
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