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Arsenio Lacson (1912 1962)

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In the mold of tough guy Rodrigo Duterte was Arsenio Lacson,
known to his associates and enemies alike as Arsenic due to his fiery temper.
A boxer, a journalist, and a lawyer, Lacson served as a congressman for three
years but became more well-known as the mayor of Manila from 1952 to 1962.
During his time, Lacson personally led the police force in cleaning up crime
across the city, sometimes even driving a patrol car at night. An excellent
fiscalizer, Lacson wiped out corruption and instituted reforms in city hall
during his administration.
Due to his tough guy stance and unflappable rhetorical skills (he once
described then-Councilor and former Senator Ernesto Maceda as so young, yet so corrupt), Lacson was
well-beloved by the public. In fact, he would have been the Nacionalista Partys candidate for president in
the 1965 elections had he not succumbed to stroke at just 50 years old inside a hotel. His death prompted
the Nacionalistas to field in then-Senator Ferdinand Marcos instead.

Cesar Climaco (1916 1984)

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As a three-term mayor of Zamboanga City, Climaco would also earn the
admiration of the public for his tough stance on crime and good governance.
A lawyer by profession, Climaco was known as a hands-on leader who
personally confronted hoodlums on the streets, conducted surprise inspections
on the police and city offices, and went to hotspots at risk to his own life. All the
while, he never carried a gun nor surrounded himself with bodyguards.
An effective organizer and diplomat, he struck up friendly relations with
the citys Muslim population and strictly implemented ordinances. He also
became friends with his contemporary Lacson and soon became known as
the Arsenio Lacson of the South. In return, Lacson said he would be known as
the Climaco of the North.
When martial law arrived, Climaco exiled himself and vowed to never cut his hair until
democracy was restored. He returned to the Philippines in 1980 and became Zamboangas mayor for the
third and last time. As mayor, he became critical of the excessive abuses of the regimes military and
police forces. He also kept a scoreboard in city hall to tally the number of unsolved crimes in the city.
The end came for Climaco in 1984 when an assassin shot him in the neck as he was inspecting a
burned-down dance hall. During his funeral, an estimated 200,000 people lined up for the procession.

Juan Flavier (1935 2014)

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Undoubtedly the most beloved official of all time, Juan Flavier
truly exemplified the meaning of public service.
Even though he was the countrys Secretary of Health and later
a Senator, Flavier always considered himself as just a barrio
doctor in the service of the people. His contributions to the field of
health are numerous; to name a few, he made health services more
accessible, devised strict anti-smoking measures, and championed
reproductive health (Cardinal Sin once called him an agent of
Satan for this).
Vaflor, M. (2015, January 7). 10 Unforgettable Pinoy Politicians We Wish Were Still Alive. Retrieved
January 17, 2016, from http://www.filipiknow.net/good-filipino-politicians-in-history/

Due to his witticism and charm, Flavier became the darling of the masses yet never aspired for
more power. When asked what his most cherished things in life were, he answered:my
grandchildren. He also turned down offers of being president, saying he did not have the fire in his
belly for such a position.
Also evident is the fact that Flavier never enriched himself in office. When he retired from public
office, he went back to his housethe same one he owned since the 1960s.

Raul Roco (1941 2005)

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Besides being known for his colorful Hawaiian shirts, Roco would
also be remembered as an effective reformist.
A lawyer, Roco started his political career by first coming to the
office of congressman of Camarines Sur and then senator and was hailed as
an outstanding public official. However, it was during his tenure as Secretary
of Education when he became a well-known and respected public figure.
As the education head, Roco successfully implemented reforms
inside the agency which was then being regarded as one of the most corrupt
government departments in the country. He weeded out corrupt officials and
made the purchase of textbooks open and transparent. Amazingly, the
Department of Education under his guidance in just eight months became the
countrys most trusted agency.
Young Filipinos especially admired Roco for his genuine attempt at good governance. It is also
believed by his supporters that had his prostate cancer not recurred during the 2004 presidential elections
and forced him to cancel his campaign to seek treatment in the States, Roco would have very well won
the elections.

Jesse Robredo (1958 2012)

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Just like his townmate Raul Roco, Jesse Robredo was also a deeplybeloved figure not only by the people of Naga but by the rest of the country
as well.
As a superior public administrator, Robredo utilized his skills well
when he became the mayor of Naga for almost twenty years. During his time
as mayor, Robredo transformed his sleepy city into a lively economic hub of
Bicol, mainly because he emphasized good governance along with the
participation of both the private and public sector.
Aside from that, his humble personalityhe liked to meet people on the streets and never acted
like a VIPendeared him to his constituents. Due to his talent, he was appointed Secretary of the
Department of the Interior and Local Government in 2010 by President Benigno Aquino. However, the
country never got to experience the full extent of his administrative wizardry due to his untimely death in
2012 after his plane crashed near Masbate.

Vaflor, M. (2015, January 7). 10 Unforgettable Pinoy Politicians We Wish Were Still Alive. Retrieved
January 17, 2016, from http://www.filipiknow.net/good-filipino-politicians-in-history/