President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared National Days of Mourning over the passing of Secretary Jesse M. Robredo from 21 August 2012 to the date of his interment.  Secretary Robredo was the Secretary of Interior and Local Government (DILG).

The Philippine Government and Filipino people mourn his loss.  He was a champion for good governance, was instrumental in the implementation of far-reaching reforms in local governance.

He earned numerous awards such as the Magsaysay Award for Government Service in 2000 when he was Mayor of Naga City.  He was the first Filipino mayor to be conferred the distinction.  The Magsaysay Award is the Asian equivalent of the Nobel Peace Prize.