STATEMENT OF SENATE PRESIDENT JUAN PONCE ENRILE
ON THE DEATH OF INTERIOR SECRETARY JESSIE ROBREDO

I deeply mourn the untimely demise of Interior and Local Government Secretary Jessie Robredo and extend my sincere condolences to his family.

Robredo epitomized genuine commitment to reform and dedication to duty both as DILG Secretary and as Mayor of Naga City for 18 years. He will be greatly missed.

On behalf of the Senate, I join the rest of the nation in grieving over the passing of a well-loved public servant and urge the national government to extend full state honors for him in grateful recognition of his services to the country.