Jesse Robredo, the award-winning mayor of Naga City, has quietly started blogging Nov. 3, thanks to the gentle prodding of his wife Leni.

In his first entry to his Oddballs blog, Mayor Robredo wrote:

… what is clear from all our experiences is that we can hold on to what we believe in and can buckle the odds. We have won and lost quite a number of battles — but we have never lost sight that what is right and true is not a matter of where the majority is. Regardless of who was on which side, we had done what we believe was the right thing because it was what was expected of us. Like I said earlier, battles were won when those who wielded power and influence were on our side. Battles were lost when those who could have made a difference opted to either remain indifferent or work against us. Although we paid dearly for the battles we lost, we can safely say that we have maintained our independence and self respect.

Welcome to the blogospher, Mayor Robredo!