'Keep going even when it's tough. That's how it is in the Philippines. Those who do good deeds are punished, even persecuted. But in the end, goodness always prevails,' says Gawad Jesse M. Robredo awardee and ex-Brooke's Point Mayor Mary Jean Feliciano
Named after the late mayor of Naga City and former Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Robredo, the accolades seek to recognize local chief executives embodying “Jesse’s wife, former Vice President Leni Robredo, and their eldest daughter, Aika, who serves as the chair of the Jesse Robredo Foundation, presented the trophies to Feliciano and Medina. Medina’s son represented him at The Bayleaf Hotel in Intramuros, Manila.
During her tenure, Brooke’s Point earned the prestigious Seal of Good Local Governance three times, becoming a Hall of Famer under Feliciano’s leadership. “Keep going even when it’s tough. That’s how it is in the Philippines. Those who do good deeds are punished, even persecuted. But in the end, goodness always prevails,” Feliciano said in Filipino.Another awardee is Medina, who served as mayor of Vigan City from 2016 to 2022. leadership.” Much like Robredo, Medina used to casually stroll through the streets of Vigan, overseeing projects and conversing with residents.
His governance approach involved active engagement with constituents, ensuring their participation in decision-making processes.
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