Jesse Robredo facts for kids
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Jesse Robredo
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| 23rd Secretary of the Interior and Local Government | |
| In office July 9, 2010 – August 18, 2012 |
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| President | Benigno S. Aquino III |
| Preceded by | Benigno S. Aquino III (Acting in Concurrent Capacity) |
| Succeeded by | Paquito Ochoa (Acting) |
| Mayor of Naga | |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 |
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| Vice Mayor | Esteban Abonal (2001–2004) Gabriel Bordado (2004–2010) |
| Preceded by | Sulpicio Roco |
| Succeeded by | John Bongat |
| In office February 2, 1988 – June 30, 1998 |
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| Vice Mayor | Lourdes Asence (1988–1992) |
| Preceded by | Carlos Del Castillo |
| Succeeded by | Sulpicio Roco |
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Jesus Manalastas Robredo
May 27, 1958 Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines |
| Died | August 18, 2012 (aged 54) Masbate Island, Philippines |
| Cause of death | Airplane crash |
| Resting place | Eternal Gardens Memorial Park, Naga, Camarines Sur |
| Political party | Liberal (2001-2012) Aksyon (1998-2001) Lakas-NUCD (1991-1998) LDP (1988-1991) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Butch Robredo (brother) |
| Education | De La Salle University (BS) Harvard University (MPA) University of the Philippines, Diliman (MBA) |
Jesse Manalastas Robredo (born Jesus Manalastas Robredo; May 27, 1958 – August 18, 2012) was a Filipino politician. He was known for being the 23rd Secretary of the Interior and Local Government for the Philippines. He served in this role from 2010 until his death in 2012. He was part of President Benigno Aquino III's team.
Before becoming a national secretary, Robredo was the Mayor of Naga City in Camarines Sur. He served as mayor for six terms, starting in 1988. He was recognized for his great work in Naga. In 2000, he received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service. He was the first Filipino mayor to get this award.
Jesse Robredo passed away on August 18, 2012. He was in a small plane that crashed near Masbate Island. The plane had an engine problem.
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Early Life and School Years
Jesse Manalastas Robredo was born on May 27, 1958. His hometown was Naga City. His parents were José Chan Robredo Sr. and Marcelina Manalastas-Robredo. Jesse had Chinese family roots from his grandfather, Lim Pay Co. His grandfather came to the Philippines from Fujian province a long time ago.
Jesse went to Naga Parochial School for elementary. He then attended high school at the Ateneo de Naga University in 1970. He studied industrial management and mechanical engineering at De La Salle University. Later, he earned a Master of Public Administration degree from Harvard University in 1999. In 1985, he also completed his Masters in Business Administration at the University of the Philippines Diliman.
In 2008, Far Eastern University gave him an honorary doctorate degree. This was to honor his efforts in developing Naga City.
Jesse Robredo's Political Journey
In 1986, Robredo went back to Naga. He became a program director for the Bicol River Basin Development Program. This group worked on development plans for the Bicol region. While working there, he met Leni Gerona. They got married the next year.
In 1988, Jesse Robredo was elected mayor of Naga City. He was only 29 years old. In 1995, he became the president of the League of Cities of the Philippines. He also led the Metro Naga Development Council. He served as mayor for three terms until 1998. Asiaweek Magazine recognized him in 1999. They said he helped transform Naga into one of Asia's "Most Improved" cities.
He was re-elected as mayor in 2001. He served another three terms until June 30, 2010. He was mayor of Naga for a total of 19 years. After that, he was appointed as the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government on July 9, 2010.
As the DILG secretary, Robredo focused on helping people living in Manila's informal settlements. He worked to move them into proper housing projects. This helped clear waterways and make way for flood control projects. He wanted to build housing units within the city for families. This was different from past efforts that moved people far from their jobs.
His Passing and What He Left Behind
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Jesse Robredo died on August 18, 2012. He was on a Piper PA-34 Seneca plane that crashed near Masbate Island. He was flying to Naga to watch his daughter's swimming competition. The plane had engine trouble and tried to make an emergency landing. Robredo's aide, June Paolo Abrazado, survived the crash. Robredo's body was found on August 21, about 800 meters from the shore.
His funeral was held in Naga. Then, his body was brought to Malacañang Palace for a special wake. His remains were later returned to Naga and cremated. His ashes are kept at the Eternal Gardens Memorial Park in Naga.
After his death, August 18 was named "Jesse Robredo Day." President Benigno Aquino III honored him with the Philippine Legion of Honor. This was given just before his state funeral. Also, two roads were named after him: Sec. Jesse Robredo Avenue in Naga and Jesse M. Robredo Boulevard in Masbate City. The Naga City Coliseum was renamed the Jesse Robredo Coliseum. The Naga City Governance Institute became the Jesse M. Robredo Good Governance Center. In 2017, the Museo ni Jesse Robredo opened to remember him.
His old school, De La Salle University, renamed its governance institute after him. It is now the Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance.
Family Life
Jesse Robredo married Leni Gerona on July 24, 1987. Leni later became the vice president. They had three daughters together.
Awards and Honors
National Honors
: Quezon Service Cross - given after his death (2012)
: Philippine Legion of Honor, Chief Commander - given after his death (2012)
Awards
- Philippines Exemplary Fiscal Management Award by the DILG, 1989
- Dangal ng Bayan Award by the Civil Service Commission, 1990
- The Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines, 1991
- Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World, 1996
- Konrad Adenauer Medal of Excellence, 1996
- Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service, 2000
- Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award (given after his death) by the Civil Service Commission, 2012
Images for kids
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Robredo on a 2013 stamp of the Philippines
See also
In Spanish: Jesse Robredo para niños
