Aquino chooses Robredo for interior and local gov’t
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By Thea Alberto, Yahoo! Southeast Asia
President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III has appointed former Naga City Mayor Jesse Robredo to head the Department of Interior and Local Government.
Robredo, the only Filipino Mayor to have been conferred with the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service, has been chosen to head the valuable post, said Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa.
Robredo was first elected as Naga City Mayor in 1988, making him the youngest Philippine city mayor at age 29. Under his term, Naga was identified as one of the “Most Improved Cities in Asia” by Asiaweek Magazine in 1999.
Earlier this week, Aquino said he wants his DILG Secretary to have “synchronicity” with his vision, must have expertise in the local government and must have working knowledge with the Philippine National Police.
The DILG Secretary post had earlier been requested by Vice President Jejomar Binay.
titay25 on July 9, 2010 at 6:14 pm
congrats! mayor jesse..proud to be a nagueno…
mjst on July 9, 2010 at 6:19 pm
Best choice for DILG!
jerome magzero on July 9, 2010 at 6:19 pm
THANKAS TO DILG.
Web Basics on July 9, 2010 at 6:24 pm
This will bring real meaning to the concept of “good governance.” I am proud to be a Nagueno. ñ
mac_b1644 on July 9, 2010 at 6:26 pm
yes sir,,,right place of our capacity,,,astg bicolano
sa totoo lang on July 9, 2010 at 6:32 pm
good choice
River Anknoun on July 9, 2010 at 6:50 pm
The Appointee may not be wellknown figure in other parts of the archipelago but the President have the prerogative to appoint whom he have the trust the most.
In the same manner that the President shall fire without hesitation such trusted appointee for any misconduct……….
mikki on July 9, 2010 at 6:54 pm
good choice, congratulations, may live up to the high expectation of integrity.
Loise on July 9, 2010 at 6:54 pm
proud to be know that former mayor jesse robredo is the newly-appointed secretary. congrats!
he has the ‘factor’…since it’s very obvious how he made Naga a progressive city under his term.
optimos on July 9, 2010 at 7:00 pm
mayor, ”kon bako ngunyan nuarin pa” congrats!
pacer on July 9, 2010 at 7:02 pm
congrats sir
beauty on July 9, 2010 at 7:04 pm
NOY-P GAWIN MO ANG GUSTO MO BASTA’T PARA SA ATIN BANSA…. PARA SA KABUTIHAN NG MAHIHIRAP
beauty on July 9, 2010 at 7:09 pm
NOY-P GAWIN MO ANG GUSTO MO BASTA’T PARA SA ATIN BANSA…. PARA SA KABUTIHAN NG MAHIHIRAP… kami po ay umaasa sau
Vincent77 on July 9, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Indeed, a good choice! Energetic, young, with better vision, dynamic, espouses democratic process and principles
sally on July 9, 2010 at 7:14 pm
Jesse Robredo has been shortlisted for the 2010 World Mayor Prize. Let’s vote for him. visit http://www.worldmayor.com
hermie on July 9, 2010 at 7:14 pm
I think time is now for a change we need fresh blood in leadership of this land the expectation
Is high, and PNoy need to deliver! Go go go PNoy!
sally on July 9, 2010 at 7:16 pm
Jesse Robredo has been shortlisted for the 2010 World Mayor Prize. LET US SUPPORT HIM!!! VISIT http://www.worldmayor.com
beauty on July 9, 2010 at 7:17 pm
NOY-P GAWIN MO LAHAT, TIWALA KAMING MAHIHIRAP SAU BASTA’T IKABUBUTI NG BANSA AT LALO NA SA AMING MAHIHIRAP
jiro on July 9, 2010 at 11:04 pm
we still have to do our part
Bona_Pacol on July 9, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Congratulations to Mayor Jesse Robredo as the newly appointed DILG Head. You are truly a pride of Naga City…Go Naga City.. Mabuhay Pilipinas..!!
jonaznam2157 on July 9, 2010 at 7:23 pm
Jesse at his age is already a world-renowned public official. With SEVERAL feathers in his cap, he is the MOST QUALIFIED FOR THE DILG SECRETARY POST…CHEREEEOS!!!!!!!
Bona_Pacol on July 9, 2010 at 7:23 pm
I wish and pray na magkaroon din ng Freeport Zone sa Bicol.
gorgon on July 9, 2010 at 7:30 pm
putang ina nyong lahat……
maricel on July 9, 2010 at 7:32 pm
GOD KNOWS, MAYOR ROBREDO IS FIT FOR THE POSITION.. A GOOD MAN,A GOOD LEADER AND A MAN OF VISION.. CERTIFIED! GOOD TRIUMPHS AT LAST OVER 9 YEARS.. CONGRATS TO ALL OF US FILIPINOS!
Gain on July 9, 2010 at 7:36 pm
This just made my day.
Accordingly, he is the ONLY mayor in the Philippines to be shortlisted for the award for the 2010 World Mayor Prize Award.
Let us visit this link and vote for Jesse Robredo for 2010 World Mayor Prize Award: http://www.worldmayor.com/contest_2008/world-mayor-vote.html
kurimao on July 9, 2010 at 7:53 pm
It is timely for almost LGU, the No. 1 problem as stapulated in RA 7160 known as ps cap. I know a municipality na kahit additional christmas bonus ng mga empleyado is illegal dahil sa PS limitation.
Percival Nobleza on July 9, 2010 at 8:00 pm
im happy for the way PNOY chose his cabinet members.basta’t desisyon ni noynoy,100% ayos yan!let’s just pray para sa kanila.God is watching over them.God bless Philippines.
callboi on July 9, 2010 at 8:23 pm
hay, sa wakas. . . naka tama rin. happy for u sir.
dreamboat on July 9, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Good choice Mr. President.. I salute u
Boy on July 9, 2010 at 8:42 pm
mabuti na yun si jessie kaysa kay mar para walang away si pnoy at binay
james on July 9, 2010 at 8:50 pm
same person here who didnt like noynoy’s tardiness… but this is a good move… good appointments so far…