In a move hailed by many as another strong act of leadership by example, Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo was recently seen wearing an official employee uniform during a city hall engagement. This gesture has sparked conversations about humility, equality, and genuine public service.
More than just symbolic, Mayor Robredo’s decision to don the same uniform as her staff sends a clear message: she considers herself a fellow public servant, not above anyone else in her team. For Robredo, this act underscores the idea that in government service, hierarchy should never overshadow the shared mission of serving the people.
A photo of the mayor wearing a Naga City employee uniform quickly went viral, with citizens and fellow government workers praising her humility and respect for city employees. In interviews, Robredo reiterated that her role as mayor is rooted in accountability to the people who elected her, describing the public as the “real boss.”
“This is not just about wearing a uniform,” Robredo said. “It’s about showing our team and our constituents that we are all employees of the people — that no one is above anyone when it comes to service.”
City employees expressed appreciation for the gesture, noting that it boosted morale and strengthened their sense of unity. “It made us feel that we’re working with her, not just for her,” one staff member shared.
Mayor Robredo has long been known for her hands-on and grassroots approach to governance. From visiting barangays unannounced to joining clean-up drives, her recent choice to wear the city employee uniform adds yet another chapter to her legacy of servant leadership, one marked by humility, sincerity, and respect.