Leni Robredo Will Make A Really Good Naga City Mayor, I Say. And An Excellent Philippine President!

First, I say: “This is being Mayor!”

Happy and emboldened, I am reading Jason Neola‘s article, “Leni Robredo Takes Oath As Naga’s First Female Mayor, Unveils Agenda For Inclusive, Sustainable City” – 30 July 2025 (Facebook sharing).

”NAGA CITY --- Mayor Maria Leonor Gerona Robredo assumed office today, June 30, 2025, with a bold and comprehensive development agenda centered on inclusive growth, environmental resilience, and citizen-centered governance.

Inclusive, environmental, citizen-centered – what else do we want from the Naga City Mayor? (From the Philippine President!?)

“In her inaugural address, Mayor Robredo unveiled a city roadmap built on eight priority goals – or “2028 Finish Lines”– that aim to raise the quality of life of every Nagueño, strengthen the city’s reputation for good governance, and make Naga a happier, more livable, and forward-looking city.”

“2028 Finish Lines” – I see in them “The beginnings of the total roadmap to the Presidency of the Republic of the Philippines.

“Among the major thrusts of her administration are the creation of an inclusive local economy; stronger environmental stewardship; walkable, orderly, and secure neighborhoods; efficient social protection systems; preservation of cultural identity; and the institutionalization of open and digital governance.”

She calls them “Finish Lines,” the road being “ to make Naga a happier, more livable, and forward-looking city.”

I look forward to this woman as President of the Philippines, my country!

Women!

“Strong women don’t have ‘attitudes,’ we have standards” – Marilyn Monroe

“We’re here for a reason. I believe that reason is to throw little torches out to lead people through the dark” – Whoopi Goldberg

“There are two powers in the world; one is the sword and the other is the pen. There is a third power stronger than both, that of women.” – Malala Yousafzai

“It doesn’t matter how strong your opinions are. If you don’t use your power for positive change, you are, indeed, part of the problem.” – Coretta Scott King

“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” – Alice Walker

“Power can be taken, but not given. The process of the taking is empowerment in itself.” – Gloria Steinem

“Hope is often misunderstood. People tend to think that it is simply passive wishful thinking: I hope something will happen but I’m not going to do anything about it. This is indeed the opposite of real hope, which requires action and engagement.” – Jane Goodall

(The above are FAH’s selections from “92 Best Quotes By (And For) Strong Women.” goodgoodgood.co.)

Concluding her address, Mayor Robredo assured her constituents of her unwavering commitment to public service. “Rest assured, this mandate you have given me will not go to naught. Together, we will build a Naga that is not only admired across the nation – but truly loved by its own people.”

“With purpose and unity, we declare the kind of city we are determined to build together– anchored on the promise made many years ago by Jesse (Robredo+, her husband): to make Naga a happy place for every Nagueño.”

Filipinas, here we come!@517