PCID JOINS THE NATION IN GRIEVING THE LOSS SECRETARY JESSE ROBREDO
August 27, 2012 | Quezon City
The Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy (PCID) joins the nation in grieving the loss of Secretary Jesse Robredo, an outstanding political leader, steadfast in his conviction that leaders are accountable to their constituents; an exemplary public servant, firm in his commitment to transparency in governance; and a friend and brother to the Muslims, a pillar of support for reform in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao.
He was seen as the icon of genuine reform as exemplified by his several campaigns for good governance, such as the Full Disclosure Policy (FDP) that requires absolute transparency in the reporting of expenditures by local government units, a move that gained him deeper admiration from his peers.
Secretary Robredo will be remembered for his hands-on approach to dealing with peace and conflict issues in ARMM by being very visible and vocal about the challenges in the region. He welcomed regular dialogues with local leaders in the most conflict-stricken provinces and even convening the provincial peace and order council in Basilan following recent incidents of violence.
Muslims in Mindanao and in the rest of the country have indeed lost one of the most important advocates of their cause who had high hopes that the region would realize its full potential through long-term and genuine reform programs, such as the Seal of Good Housekeeping Award, which Secretary Robredo personally initiated. Thirteen of 116 ARMM municipalities have succeeded in gaining this award, thru Secretary Robredo’s encouragement and support.
His death removes a crucial pillar for the reform movement of the ARMM, led by Regional Governor Mujiv Hataman. It is our hope that the President honors the late Secretary by appointing a servant-leader who can adequately fill the shoes left by Sec Jess as the next Secretary of the Interior and Local Government.
August 27, 2012 | Quezon City
The Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy (PCID) joins the nation in grieving the loss of Secretary Jesse Robredo, an outstanding political leader, steadfast in his conviction that leaders are accountable to their constituents; an exemplary public servant, firm in his commitment to transparency in governance; and a friend and brother to the Muslims, a pillar of support for reform in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao.
He was seen as the icon of genuine reform as exemplified by his several campaigns for good governance, such as the Full Disclosure Policy (FDP) that requires absolute transparency in the reporting of expenditures by local government units, a move that gained him deeper admiration from his peers.
Secretary Robredo will be remembered for his hands-on approach to dealing with peace and conflict issues in ARMM by being very visible and vocal about the challenges in the region. He welcomed regular dialogues with local leaders in the most conflict-stricken provinces and even convening the provincial peace and order council in Basilan following recent incidents of violence.
Muslims in Mindanao and in the rest of the country have indeed lost one of the most important advocates of their cause who had high hopes that the region would realize its full potential through long-term and genuine reform programs, such as the Seal of Good Housekeeping Award, which Secretary Robredo personally initiated. Thirteen of 116 ARMM municipalities have succeeded in gaining this award, thru Secretary Robredo’s encouragement and support.
His death removes a crucial pillar for the reform movement of the ARMM, led by Regional Governor Mujiv Hataman. It is our hope that the President honors the late Secretary by appointing a servant-leader who can adequately fill the shoes left by Sec Jess as the next Secretary of the Interior and Local Government.
From: MKFI PCID mkfi.pcid@gmail.com
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