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Meet Jesse

Matino, Mahusay, 
at May Puso

At the Jesse M. Robredo Foundation, we are committed to inspiring good governance and genuine public service. Our focus is on nurturing local leaders who exemplify integrity, transparency, and accountability in their communities.

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Matino, Mahusay, 
at May Puso

At the Jesse M. Robredo Foundation, we are committed to inspiring good governance and genuine public service. Our focus is on nurturing local leaders who exemplify integrity, transparency, and accountability in their communities.

The Man behind Tsinelas Leadership

Discover the life and legacy of Jesse M. Robredo, a true champion of good governance and people empowerment. From his transformative years as Mayor of Naga City to his principled leadership as DILG Secretary, explore how his "matino at mahusay" brand of public service continues to inspire a new generation of Filipino leaders.

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Our Programs

Our programs are dedicated to cultivating a new generation of public servants who embody the Matino, Mahusay, at May Puso standard of leadership. From youth empowerment initiatives to executive fellowships for local chief executives, we provide the training and community support necessary to build transparent, accountable, and deeply responsive local governments.

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Leadership and Governance
Fellowship Program for Mayors

The Leadership and Governance Fellowship Program for Mayors equips local chief executives with the tools to institutionalize people empowerment in their communities. By training progressive leaders to build transparent and participatory systems, we ensure that ordinary citizens are no longer just beneficiaries, but active partners in shaping a government that is truly Matino, Mahusay, at May Puso.

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Young Leaders
for Good Governance

The Young Leaders for Good Governance Fellowship Program provides emerging leaders with the mentorship, capacity-building, and supportive network needed to translate their idealism into actionable public service. We nurture young voices to actively participate in shaping transparent, inclusive, and people-centered communities.

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Updates

JMRF congratulates YLGG fellows elected to various FOUR-L positions
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The Jesse M. Robredo Foundation proudly congratulates our Young Leaders for Good Governance (YLGG) Fellows on their recent elections to key leadership positions within the Lady Local Legislators' League of…
JMRF congratulates YLGG fellows elected to NMYL executive positions
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The Jesse M. Robredo Foundation extends its proudest congratulations to the esteemed alums of our Young Leaders for Good Governance (YLGG) Fellowship Program on their recent election to various national…
JMRF spearheads Development Marketplace
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On January 30, 2026, the Development Marketplace convened partners, foundations, and advocates at B Hotel, Quezon City, providing a dynamic platform for collaboration, innovation, and shared commitment to good governance…
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Updates

JMRF congratulates YLGG fellows elected to various FOUR-L positions
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The Jesse M. Robredo Foundation proudly congratulates our Young Leaders for Good Governance (YLGG) Fellows on their recent elections to key leadership positions within the Lady Local Legislators' League of…
JMRF congratulates YLGG fellows elected to NMYL executive positions
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The Jesse M. Robredo Foundation extends its proudest congratulations to the esteemed alums of our Young Leaders for Good Governance (YLGG) Fellowship Program on their recent election to various national…
JMRF spearheads Development Marketplace
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On January 30, 2026, the Development Marketplace convened partners, foundations, and advocates at B Hotel, Quezon City, providing a dynamic platform for collaboration, innovation, and shared commitment to good governance…
YLGG 6 fellows complete Module 3
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On January 29–31, 2026, the Jesse M. Robredo Foundation, through the Young Leaders for Good Governance (YLGG) Fellowship Program, convened the YLGG Batch 6 fellows for Module 3: 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁:…
LEGO 3 Mayor Fellows undergo Module 3
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On January 23–24, 2025, the Jesse M. Robredo Foundation (JMRF), in partnership with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Philippines, successfully conducted Module 3 of the Leadership and Governance (LeGo) Fellowship Program for Mayors. The…
JMRF conducts YLGG 6 Module 2
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On November 20–21, 2025, the Jesse M. Robredo Foundation, through the Young Leaders for Good Governance (YLGG) Fellowship Program, in partnership with the National Movement of Young Legislators, gathered the…
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With all of us
working together,
no barrier to
good governance
can remain.
— Jesse M. Robredo
(1958 - 2012)

Secretary of the Interior and Local Government, 2010 - 2012
Mayor of the City of Naga, 1988 - 1988; 2001 - 2010

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With all of us working together,
no barrier to good governance can remain.
— Jesse M. Robredo (1958 - 2012)

Secretary of the Interior and Local Government, 2010 - 2012
Mayor of the City of Naga, 1988 - 1988; 2001 - 2010