As we commemorate the 29th death anniversary of
Ninoy Aquino, we are once again saddened by the loss of another great Filipino
leader in the person of DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo.
Robredo’s advocacy was that of good governance. He initiated
the transparency of records of the local government in Naga City where he was
mayor for several terms. He roamed the streets in simple slippers, jeans and
shirt checking on how Naga City was doing and even helping collect garbage
occasionally. Not even his Harvard education raised his ego a bit. He was dear
to the people. In fact, he established the “people’s council” of Naga City to
allow the people to express their views and be heard. This way, the people felt
that they are a part of the progress of Naga City, which I find very
commendable.
We salute you Sec. Robredo. Your memory lives – not on the
basis of yellow ribbons tied everywhere but on the basis of your good works. No
offense meant to the Aquinos and the yellow ribbons but I believe what needs to
be remembered in an important date like this is not the yellow ribbon. That is
just so Trapo. What needs to be
remembered is the martyrdom of Ninoy, the fighting spirit and faith of Cory and
the good governance of Jesse Robredo.
The death of these great leaders may be reason for us to mourn
but I guess it may also be a way for us to really appreciate their good works.
You know how we are: we can’t fully appreciate people and their works until
they’re gone. Their works are a symbol of hope for progress for the
Philippines. Let’s continue what they have started and keep moving forward.
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