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#SalamatJesse: Final Rites for Jesse Robredo
Rappler's coverage of the Requiem Mass and cremation rites for DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo. Carmela Fonbuena and Rupert Ambil are covering the event live at the Basilica Minore in Naga City
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We're liveblogging the state funeral for the late Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo. -
Final rites for DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo is about to start. -
Packed, it's really hot inside the Basilica. Look at my fan! p.twimg.comby Carmela Fonbuena via twitter 8/28/2012 1:53:23 AM -
President Aquino arrives in the Basilica @rapplerdotcomby Carmela Fonbuena via twitter 8/28/2012 1:53:24 AM
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by Carmela Fonbuena via twitter 8/28/2012 1:54:25 AM
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Mass is now starting.
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@carmelafonbuena is at the Basilica Minore, covering the Requiem Mass live
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Sec Robredo's family also here @rapplerdotcom p.twimg.com
by Carmela Fonbuena via twitter 8/28/2012 1:55:12 AM -
@carmelafonbuena is at the Basilica Minore, covering the Requiem Mass liveby Gemma Mendoza via twitter 8/28/2012 1:55:36 AM
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The requiem mass begins @rapplerdotcom p.twimg.com
by Carmela Fonbuena via twitter 8/28/2012 1:56:31 AM -
Backgrounder: The Basilica is the home of Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia, fondly called Ina by Bicolanos. The late Jesse Robredo was a devotee
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Beautiful church! p.twimg.com
by Carmela Fonbuena via twitter 8/28/2012 1:58:55 AM -
Crowd: Hindi mahulugang karayom p.twimg.comby Carmela Fonbuena via twitter 8/28/2012 2:00:34 AM
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The concelebrated requiem mass is being officiated by Fr. Manuel Nicolas, SDB, and Fr. Kulandairaj Ambrose of the Missionaries of the Poor (MOP).
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The candle is litby Carmela Fonbuena via twitter 8/28/2012 2:05:26 AM
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Robredo family brings the White Pall to Sec Robredo's casket. Jillian is carrying it @rapplerdotcom p.twimg.com
by Carmela Fonbuena via twitter 8/28/2012 2:05:48 AM -
The candle is litby Carmela Fonbuena via twitter 8/28/2012 2:06:12 AM
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Robredo's wife, Atty. Leni Robredo stands next to President Aquino
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PHOTO: Robredo's sister, Penny Robredo-Bundoc, lights candle in Requiem Mass #SalamatJesse @rapplerdotcomby Ayee Macaraig via twitter 8/28/2012 2:06:29 AM -
PHOTO: Robredo's sister, Penny Robredo-Bundoc, lights candle in Requiem Mass #SalamatJesse @rapplerdotcom p.twimg.com
by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 8/28/2012 2:07:06 AM -
Rappler is livestreaming the mass. Go to our homepageby Carmela Fonbuena via twitter 8/28/2012 2:07:06 AM
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Photo: President Aquino at the Requiem Mass #SalamatJesse @rapplerdotcom p.twimg.com
by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 8/28/2012 2:07:59 AM -
The "manto" (cape) of Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia, is placed on top of Robredo's coffin. The Lady of Peñafrancia is Bicolandia's patroness, countless miracles have have attributed to her by devotees.
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First Reading: A reading from the book of Wisdom. Dr Gail Robredo, Sec Jesse's niece, is reading.
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Photo: Requiem Mass for Sec Robredo #SalamatJesse p.twimg.com
by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 8/28/2012 2:10:20 AM -
Robredo's widow, Atty Leni Robredo, at the Requiem Mass #SalamatJesse p.twimg.com
by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 8/28/2012 2:12:03 AM -
President Aquino seated beside Atty Leni Robredo at Requiem Mass #SalamatJesse p.twimg.comby Ayee Macaraig via twitter 8/28/2012 2:15:13 AM
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Second reading, by Jillian Robredo.
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Jillian Robredo, youngest daughter, reads Second Reading. "Death has no more power over him." #SalamatJesse p.twimg.com
by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 8/28/2012 2:17:31 AM -
The choir for today's Requiem Mass is the University of Nueva Caceres Glee Club. #SalamatJesse (via @pcdspo)
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RT @ayeemacaraig: President Aquino seated beside Atty Leni Robredo at Requiem Mass #SalamatJesse p.twimg.com
by Carmela Fonbuena via twitter 8/28/2012 2:21:52 AM -
The homilyby Carmela Fonbuena via twitter 8/28/2012 2:23:05 AM
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Father Ambrose: "My knees are shaking"
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Robredo women applauding the Secretary in the Homily #SalamatJesse p.twimg.com
by Ayee Macaraig via twitter 8/28/2012 2:25:55 AM -
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The Missionaries of the Poor is one of Jesse Robredo's favorite charities. Atty Leni Robredo earlier asked people to donate to the charities in lieu of sending flowers
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Here is liveblog: #SalamatJesse: Final Rites for Jesse Robredo www.rappler.com via @rapplerdotcomby Ayee Macaraig via twitter 8/28/2012 2:28:01 AM
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Because like Fr Ambrose of the Missionaries of the Poor, Jesse had always been for the poor @rapplerdotcomby Carmela Fonbuena via twitter 8/28/2012 2:30:40 AM
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MOP is one of the chosen charities of sec Robredo. Fr Ambrose says they will use money to buildby Carmela Fonbuena via twitter 8/28/2012 2:30:41 AM
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Fr Ambrose asks crowd to clap for Jesse Robredo. Long and loud claps for the Sec @rapplerdotcomby Carmela Fonbuena via twitter 8/28/2012 2:30:41 AM
