Mayor – CITY OF NAGA

Hon. Vicente P. Sibulo

Bob Ursua — Mon, 10 May 2021 07:29:23 +0000

Sibulo started his public service as city fiscal for Naga City after passing the bar in 1951. In 1955, he founded and organized the Naga City Jaycees and became its first president, to be re-elected several times, and in 1964 became the chairman of the Jaycees national convention held in Naga City, the first time that it was held outside Manila.

In 1964, Sibulo was elected city vice mayor and in 1965 became city mayor when then City Mayor Ramon H. Felipe, Jr. was elected congressman. Sibulo went on to serve as city mayor for three consecutive terms, from January 1968 to February 1980 – (January 1968 – December 1971), (January 1972 – January 1976), (Feb. 1976 – Feb 1980).

During the administration of Felipe and Sibulo the public market was established (1964) and completed (1969) due to their efforts.

After the end of his political career, Sibulo was appointed judge of the regional Trial Court in 1983 until 1987 and later appointed as Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights in 1995.

In October 5, 2011, former Naga City Mayor Vicente P. Sibulo passed away at the age of 86.

Hon. Ramon H. Felipe, Jr

Bob Ursua — Mon, 10 May 2021 03:06:50 +0000

He was the former City Mayor of Naga under whose watch the Naga City Public Market (now Naga City People’s Mall) was built to become the biggest single-roofed pubic market in Southeast Asia.

Ramon, Jr. was born in March 11, 1920 in Naga City to Ramon B. Felipe and Rosalia Felin Hidalgo. He completed his primary and intermediate education in 5 years under the Naga public school system and graduated class valedictorian in 1932. He enrolled at the Camarines Sur Provincial High School in his freshman year; but transferred to the Ateneo de Manila University where he got his high school diploma with first honors.

In college at the Ateneo de Manila, Ramon was a full scholar, the President of the Ateneo Student Council, Associate Editor of the Guidon, and an organist of the Ateneo Choir. He received his AB in 1940, graduating summa cum laude and was granted a full scholarship to the College of Law. When war broke out on December 8, 1941, Ramon reported for duty with the USAFFE as an ROTC sergeant, but he never saw active duty.

In the summer of 1941, Ramon met his future wife, Aida de Belen Abella, a fellow Bicolana. They were married at the Archbishops’ Palace in Naga. Their union bore eight children: Cecile, Annabel, Amelia, Marlene, Emeterio, Ramon, Antero and Jesus.

In 1945, Ramon placed third in the Philippine Bar Examinations, even before formally graduating from law school. Active in socio-civic organizations, he served as President of the Junior Chamber International (Naga) from 1957 to 1958. Running as an independent LP candidate, Ramon became the mayor of Naga City in 1963 and served until 1965.

Before he could finish his term, he was drafted by his party to run for Congressman of the first district of Camarines Sur (the province then was divided into only two districts, with Naga City belonging to the first district). He won against the incumbent, Rep. Juan F. Triviño. While in Congress, he was chosen one of Ten Outstanding Congressmen every year of his first and second (5th Congress, 1965-1969; 6th Congress, 1969-1972) terms by media. In 1969, he was elected Minority Floor Leader.

When martial law was declared in 1972. Ramon returned to his private law practice. In March 1975, he joined the Araneta Group of Companies as its vice president for Legal Affairs. President Ferdinand Marcos, under pressure to assign an opposition member to the Commission on Elections, appointed Ramon in time to oversee the 1984 Batasang Pambansa elections. He continued to assume the same post under President Cory Aquino, until he retired on February 3, 1988.

Ramon H. Felipe, Jr. passed away on June 15, 2017 and was buried at the Sto. Nino Memorial Park.

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Hon. Sulpicio S. Roco, Jr.

Bob Ursua — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 01:19:24 +0000

Hon. Sulpicio S. Roco, Jr.

After Mayor Jesse M. Robredo ended his third term, he was fielded by the party to run and won as Mayor of Naga City. When he assumed the reins of the city at 50, he was already armed with some 23 years of experience as a development agent.

Shortly after graduation in 1973, he joined the Bicol branch of the Social Survey Research Unit, becoming its Director five years later. From there, he worked with the Philippine Mission of the United States Agency for International Development for 16 years. He was the highest-ranking Filipino Officer of the mission when he opted for early retirement in 1996. On June 30, 2001, he completed a three-year term as Mayor of Naga City.

After his stint as city mayor, Sulpicio S. Roco Jr. ran for Congressman of the Second District of Camarines Sur. He won under the banner of Aksyon Demokratiko.

Hon. Jesse M. Robredo

Bob Ursua — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 01:13:00 +0000

Jesse M. Robredo, who served as mayor of Naga City, Philippines for 19 years, is an internationally recognized expert in local governance.

He is an Edward Mason Fellow and a graduate of Masters in Public Administration at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Previously, he completed his Masters in Business Administration at the University of the Philippines, finishing at the top of his class as university and college scholar. He is an alumnus of the De La Salle University, having obtained undergraduate degrees in Industrial Management Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.

Mayor Robredo joined San Miguel Corporation’s Magnolia division after his graduation from De La Salle in 1980. Returning home to Naga City in 1986, he was named Program Director of the Bicol River BasinDevelopment Program, an agency tasked to undertake integrated area development planning in the region’s three provinces.

In 1988, he won his mayoralty bid, making him the youngest Philippine city mayor at the age 29. He would later serve the city for an unprecedented six 3-year terms as local chief executive.

Cited in 1999 by Asiaweek Magazine for transforming Naga City from a lethargic Philippine city into one of Asia’s Most Improved, Robredo energized the bureaucracy, dramatically improved stakeholdership and people participation in governance, in the process restoring Naga to its preeminent position as premier city of the Bicol Region. Today, Naga is considered a model local government in the country and a laboratory of local government innovation.

In recognition of his skills and competence as a leader and development manager, his peers elected Robredo president of the League of Cities of the Philippines, the national association of city mayors, in 1995. He was also elected chairman of the Regional Development Council, the regional planning and coordinative body of Bicol’s six provinces and seven cities, from 1992-98. Since 1995, he also chairs the Metro Naga Development Council.

In recognition of his work, Robredo received 14 major individual awards, including the 2000 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service, the 1996 Outstanding Young Persons of the World (TOYP) Award, the Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines (TOYM), 1998 Konrad Adenauer Medal of Excellence as Most Outstanding City Mayor of the Philippines and the first ever “Dangal ng Bayan ” Award of the Civil Service Commission. In March 2008, he was conferred an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree by the Far Eastern University in Manila.

A trustee of Synergeia Foundation, a national advocacy group for education governance reforms, Robredo is a member of the Liberal Party of the Philippines and a prime mover behind the Kaya Natin!, a national movement that seeks to bring genuine change and ethical leadership in the country.

Hon. John G. Bongat

Bob Ursua — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:40:23 +0000

Mayor John G. Bongat is the eighth Local Chief Executive of the City of Naga, Camarines Sur in the Bicol Region, Philippines. He served as City Councilor for 3 consecutive terms from 2001 to 2010, and was elected Mayor in the same year and re-elected in 2013 and 2016. Mayor Bongat earned his Bachelor of Laws degree from the UP College of Law after taking up AB Political Science at the Ateneo de Manila University.

Prior to his becoming a Councilor and later on Mayor of Naga, Bongat practised his law profession with two reputable firms in Makati and was later appointed Corporate Secretary and Assistant Vice President of Megaworld Corporation. Believing that those who have less in life should have more in law, Mayor Bongat, as a young lawyer also served as National Director for Legal Aid of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, providing free legal assistance to fellow Filipinos in need.

In the May 2010 elections, he handily won as Mayor of the Queen City of Bicol on a platform of leadership by example, further cementing his motto that “Leadership is Action, not position.”

In the May 2013 elections, almost unopposed, Mayor Bongat was given a fresh mandate by his fellow Nagueños, and in 2016, he clinched his third consecutive and final term as Mayor, again with overwhelming votes. Since 2011, Mayor Bongat’s Administration has contributed more than 120 regional, national and international awards for the city across different areas of governance. His tenure ends June 30, 2019.

In 2012, Naga received the 2012 Freedom Project Award given by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation of Germany.

In 2014, the Lee Kuan Yew Institute of Public Policy of the National University of Singapore recognized Naga’s ICT-driven project entitled “Using ICT for Civic Engagement towards Responsive Decision-Making” as the “Most Inspiring Innovation in E-Government and Participatory Innovations” in Asia. In same year, Naga was adjudged by the National ICT Confederation of the Philippines (NICP) as the Best City in the country implementing effective e-governance in the 1^st e-Gov Awards.

Mayor Bongat received in 2016 the prestigious CEO Excel Award given by the International Association of Business Communicators Philippines for his exemplary leadership in the field of public service.

In 2017, Naga was conferred for the first time the Apolinario Mabini Award by the Philippine Foundation for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled, Inc. for exemplifying exceptional care, through accessible basic services, for its constituents with disabilities.

Because of Mayor Bongat’s proactive leadership, Naga was awarded in the same year by the Manila Times as one of the model cities and most livable urban centers in the country, and was hailed as the best component city in terms of livelihood and employment promotion.

In the second half of 2017, three of Naga’s programs were shortlisted as among the country’s top 20 Galing Pook best practices out of 158 evaluated programs from LGUs nationwide. In 2018, the city’s Community Based Rehabilitation Service Program and Barangay Literacy Worker (BLW) Program again made it to the elite cut from a total of 156 good governance practices of LGUs evaluated. This innovative BLW program romped off as a winning Galing Pook best practice.

In 2018, Mayor Bongat was chosen as one of the Ten Outstanding Movers of the Philippines (TOMP) by the Save Me Movement. In the 2018 Digital Cities Awards sponsored by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), the National ICT Confederation of the Philippines (NICP) and the DILG, Naga thru its Alisto Serbisyo App (or ASApp) project was adjudged as Champion City for being Best in e-Gov Inter – Operability (G2G Category).

Like his predecessor, the late DILG Secretary Jesse M. Robredo, whom he succeeded in 2010, Mayor Bongat continues to reap honor for the city, foremost of which, among many others, is Naga’s being adjudged for 2 consecutive years (2015 and 2016) as the country’s Overall No. 1 Most Competitive Component City in the Philippines, and No. 2 Overall Most Competitive in 2017 and 2018, a feat unparalleled and unprecedented in the competitiveness rankings history. In fact, in the area of economic dynamism, Naga has occupied the No. 1 spot unthreatened for four years in a row (2015 – 2018).

Today, Naga has indeed seen tremendous growth in university enrolment, in the number of economic enterprises, in tourism and in Business Process Outsourcing and Management Services as thousands of the city and the region’s graduates have, in the past 4 to 5 years, found their rightful place in these thriving industries.

Mayor John Bongat, with his game-changing leadership, braced by a solid foundation of good governance, has recently been named by the United Cities and Local Governments – Asia Pacific (UCLG – ASPAC) as SDGs Champion Mayor of Southeast Asia, along with 2 other Mayors from Penang Island City, Malaysia and Nadee City, Thailand, bringing pride not only to Naga but to the country as well.

Hon. Nelson S. Legacion

Bob Ursua — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 06:52:16 +0000

NAGA CITY MAYOR

Hon. Nelson S. Legacion

Hon. Nelson S. Legacion is currently on his second term as Naga City Mayor. His Administration's slogan: “Nalalaoman. Nasasarigan. Nangangataman.” (Reliable. Dependable. Caring).

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(Note: Hon. Nelson S. Legacion is currently on his second term as Local Chief Executive of the City of Naga.)

The ninth Local Chief Executive of the City of Naga, Camarines Sur in the Bicol Region, Philippines.

As the new mayor of Naga City, Nelson S. Legacion vows to bring closer to the people the City Government of Naga and to create a more enabling and more empowering environment for the Nagueňos, captured in his administration’s slogan: “Nalalaoman. Nasasarigan. Nangangataman.” (Reliable. Dependable. Caring). His leadership directions focus on making Naga a self-reliant and caring city.

Atty. Legacion’s career as a public servant began on July 2, 2001 when he was appointed as City Legal Officer by the late former Naga Mayor and Interior Secretary Jesse M. Robredo. As counsel of the people, he successfully prosecuted expropriation cases that resulted in the distribution of residential lots to Urban Poor beneficiaries. His most important legal victory for the people, however, is when he successfully represented and saved the city from an ejectment case, which, if lost, could have cost hundreds of millions of pesos to the Nagueňos as payment for rental payments alone or, worst, could have resulted to the loss of the city government’s edifice and other government agencies’ offices and, subsequently, the crippling of their functions.

For his accomplishments and love for Naga, Legacion was elected by the Nagueňos for two terms in the city council (2007-2010 & 2010-2013). As Councilor, he brought his life experience in the Sangguniang Panlungsod and pushed for legislation that help uplift the socio-economic status of the destitute and underprivileged.

Proving himself as an excellent legislator with a heart for the Naguenos, especially the underprivileged, he was chosen by the people to be the city’s vice mayor. As presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, he introduced reforms on two key points: (1) promptness to pass sound legislations responsive to the needs of the changing times, and (2) capacity to enact so-called “welfare legislations” along the spirit of the words of President Ramon Magsaysay that: “He who has less in life should have more in law.”

When not wearing his hat as a public servant, he is a loving father to four children: Nathaniel Emil, Neal Emerson, Nadine Eina and Nepthali Eman, and an affectionate husband to his wife, Atty. Marion Eloisa Escueta Legacion.

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Hon. John G. Bongat

Bob Ursua — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:08:09 +0000

Certificate of Appreciation
in grateful recognition of his unselfish dedication and unwavering commitment in discharging his duties and responsibilities as the Deputized Representative of the National Police Commission in Naga City, Camarines Sur from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2019. His ever consistent willingness to support the Thrusts of the NAPOLCOM has greatly contributed to the attainment of the Commission’s vision and mission to be a highly effective and efficient overseer of a highly capable, credible, and community and service-oriented Philippine National Police and CSOP compliant Local Chief Executives (LCEs).
given by the National Police Commission, Regional Office No. 5
Naga City People’s Hall, Naga City | June 19, 2019

Plaque of Recognition
awards the First Ever Mayor who selflessly devoted and relentlessly exerted efforts in transforming the Naga City Abattoir to Food Safety Compliant attaining full pledged Category of AA Meat Establishment
given by the National Meat Inspection Service
Naga City People’s Hall, Naga City | June 18, 2019

Plaque of Commendation – Education Champion
for his immeasurable support extended to the Department of Education Division of Naga City during his incumbency as the City Mayor. Deped Naga is forever grateful for his contributions in its transformation for excellence which resulted to winning/receiving recognitions in various International, National and Regional Level-Academic and Sports competitions
Given by the Department of Education (Division of Naga City)
Regent Hotel, Naga City | March 31, 2019

Named as Sustainable Development Goals (SGD) Champion Mayor of Southeast Asia
Given by the United Cities and Local Governments – Asia Pacific (UCLG-ASPAC)
Bangkok, Thailand | March 26-29, 2019

Plaque of Recognition
under his leadership, the City of Naga was bestowed the Galing Pook 2018 Award for exemplary Local Government programs in the Philippines as distinguising, ingenous and creative methods in the development of the community
Given by the Galing Pook Foundation, Department of Interior and Local Government, Local Government Academy
Novotel Manila Araneta Center, Quezon City |October 11, 2018

Founder’s Award
for his unconditional and untiring support of our works as we render joyful service with Christ on the Cross in the orphaned, the disabled, the homeless, the neglected and the abandoned.
Given by the Missionaries of the Poor
ALDP Commercial Complex Pilgrim City of Naga, Camarines Sur | September 27, 2018

Plaque of Appreciation
for invaluable support in promoting good governance and inspiring leadership
Given by the LEAGUE Magazine
Manila Polo Club, Makati City | September 26, 2018

One of the Ten Outstanding Movers of the Philippines
by the Save Me Movement | 2018

Plaque of Recognition
for his unwavering support that contributed to the general attainment of the Vision and Mission of the Bureau of Fire Protection-Naga City Central Fire Station. His wholehearted and continued support is an exemplary mark of a public servant truly devoted and dedicated to strengthen, empower, and serve the community
Given by the DILG – Bureau of Fire Protection, R5
Naga City Central Fire Station, Naga City | December 18, 2017

CEO Excel Award 2016
Given by the International Association of Business Communicators Philippines (IABC)
Marriott Hotel Manila, Newport City, Pasay City | | November 21, 2016

Certificate of Recognition
for distinguished achievements that contributed to national development, for uncompromising dedication to the profess and public service, and for fearless advocacy of the Rule of Law
Given by the University of the Philippines College of Law
Malcolm Theater, UP College of Law, Diliman, Quezon City | October 19, 2016

Innovators Achievement Award
for his outstanding efforts in the conversion of Sabang National High School into Naga City School of Arts and Trades
Given by the Naga City School of Arts and Trades during their 22^nd Anniversary
Sabang, Naga City | August 7, 2015

Most Outstanding Alumni Award
in recognition of his exemplary Public Service and Leadership in the local government of Naga City fidelity to the Church and deep sense of loyalty to the Naga Parochial School
Given by the Naga Parochial School during their 66th Grade 6 Commencement Exercises
Naga City |March 22, 2013

Public Service Award
in grateful recognition of his valuable contribution to the service of the nation as Councilor of the City of Naga, Province of Camarines Sur, Bicol, which achievement brings pride and honor to the Firm and serves as a shining example of leadership and inspiration for others to emulate and aspire for
Given by the Sapalo & Velez Law Office
Alabang Country Club, Metro Manila | August 1, 2001

Hon. Jesse M. Robredo

Bob Ursua — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 06:50:32 +0000

Mayor Jesse M Robredo

2008 Mayor Cesar Climaco Award || For his new brand of leadership that privileges accountability, transparency, effective city management and governance, Ateneo de Zamboanga University, August 20, 2008

CEO Excel Award 2005 || Given by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), December 8, 2005, Inter Continental Hotel Manila, Makati City, Philippines

Distinguished Alumni Award || Conferred by the University of the Philippines College of Business Administration, January 2004, Quezon City, Philippines

Jose P. Rizal Award for Excellence – Public Service || Conferred by the Manila Times & Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, June 19, 2002, Manila, Philippines

Gawad Parangal Award – Population Development || Conferred by the Commission on Population on its 30th Year Anniversary, August 16, 2001, Manila, Philippines

Ulirang Ama Award || Conferred by the National Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Foundation of the Philippines, June 17, 2001, Manila, Philippines

Bagtingan Award || Conferred by the Pamanang Bikolnon Foundation, Inc., January 2001, Legaspi City, Philippines

Distinguished Alumnus Award || Conferred by the College of Business Administration, University of the Philippines, December 2000, Quezon City, Philippines

Charles A. Reynolds Achievement Award || Conferred by the Albay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, September 2000, Legaspi City,

Ramon Magsaysay Award for Government Service || Conferred by the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation, August 2000, Manila, Philippines

Bulawan Bikolnon Award (Service to Bikol Award) || Conferred by the Ateneo de Naga University, March 2000, Naga City, Philippines

Distingusihed Lasallian Award || Conferred by the De La Salle Alumni Association, March 1997, Manila, Philippines

Konrad Adenauer Medal of Excellence || Conferred by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Foundation, December 1996, Manila,

Philippines Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World (TOYP) – Government Service || Conferred by Junior Chamber International (JCI), October 1996, Kobe, Japan

Outstanding Bicolano Award || Conferred by the University of Nueva Caceres, October 1993, Naga City, Philippines

Kabalikat sa Laang-Bisig Award || Conferred by the Department of Labor & Employment and the National Manpower & Youth Council, March 1993, Manila, Philippines

Young Achievers Award – Hall of Fame, Government & Public Service || Conferred by the Young Achievers Foundation, December 1991, Manila, Philippines

Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines (TOYM) – Government Service || Conferred by the Gerry Roxas Foundation & Philippine Jaycees, July 1991, Manila,

Philippines Fighting Cock Award || Conferred by the Philippine Alliance of Citizens for Democracy, January 1991, Manila,

Philippines Dangal ng Bayan Award || Conferred by the Philippine Civil Service Commission, September 1990, Manila,

Philippines Exemplary Fiscal Management Award || Conferred by the Department of Interior and Local Government, December 1989, Manila, Philippines