Commentary
What makes Congressman Papa Jess Marquez stand out as a public servant?
By: Maria Solita Guzman
KALIBO, Aklan- It is his willingness to help and his immediate responseโwithout hullabaloo or conditions.
In 2023, when I asked help from then Congressman Carlito Marquez for my and Sarriโs hospital bills, no questions were asked. He simply said he would give us the maximum help he could. From there, Kuya Jess Marquez stepped in and became our constant point of contact. He regularly updated me on how Sarri was doing, how Matt and I were holding up, and made sure everything was taken care of.
All our transactions were smooth. And on the rare times he could not reply immediately, his staff was always on call for us.
For everyone I personally endorsed for assistance, all were accommodatedโevery single one. Among all the solicitations I asked for under the endorsement of Kuya Jess, everything was granted.
It was Kuya Jess who followed up and made sure his love offerings arrived on time, sometimes even in advance. He remembered Sarri every Christmas and on birthdays, and never failed to invite us to his special events as well.
This is not just the kind of person I admire, but the kind of public servant he truly is, and the kind of friend or brother you can depend on: loyal, reliable, and compassionate.
Once again, he never failed. One message, and he replied. 
I will always speak highly of this person because he deserves it. This is the kind of public service we all need:
Present.
Efficient.
Immediate.
Thank you, Kuya Jess, as always. 
