Jesus "Jesse" Robredo, (May 27, 1958 – August 18, 2012) served as Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) from 2010 to his death in 2102. Previously he had served as the Mayor of Naga City for 19 years.
In 1988, Robredo was the youngest mayor in the Philippine history when he was elected Mayor of Naga City at the age of 29. He was credited for transforming Naga City from being dull and lethargic to being one of the “Most Improved Cities in Asia” as cited by Asiaweek Magazine in 1999. Robredo was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service in 2000, the first Filipino mayor so honoured.
Robredo died while on his way back to Naga City after an official agency engagement in Cebu City, when the Piper Aircraft carrying him crashed into the sea near Masbate.
The Quezon Service Cross, was conferred on him by the President of the Philippines for exemplary service to the nation in such a manner and such degree as to add great prestige to the Republic of the Philippines, or as to contribute to the lasting benefit of its people.
Commemoration of Statesman Jesse Robredo #3482, 27 May 2013
Secretary Robredo is one of the only five recipients of the award since its creation in 1946. The other four conferred with the award is the President of the UN General Assembly Carlos P. Romulo, President Emilio Aguinaldo, President Ramon Magsaysay, and Sen. Benigno S. Aquino Jr.
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