The Department of Social Welfare and Development would like to thank the people of Naga for sharing Jesse with the nation and proving that true democracy can work. It is possible to have a democracy of the people, by the people, and for the people because Jesse and the people of Naga have proven that people-driven governance is not only possible—it works. Jesse’s faith in the people, and their ability to be active citizens by taking  part in governance was unshakable. His actions serve as an inspiration to us, as we continue to concretize our dreams of change.We also thank his family for sharing Jesse with the Filipino people. Guided by his principles of  valuing the people and the country as a whole; we walk the extra mile in traversing the straight path towards making good governance, transparency and accountability,  the norm.

Maraming Salamat, Jesse.