August 29, 204

More than 500 residents of Barangays Batea and Alicante, both in E. B. Magalona, have availed of various social services from a Serbisyo Caravan held at the Barangay Alicante covered court Thursday [Aug. 29].

Under the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) of the government, the Serbisyo Caravan aims to give the public easier access to basic and vital services presented in a one-stop shop package.

In collaboration with various national and local government agencies, the activity is bringing social services to the RCSP's target barangays, which have been cleared by the Philippine Army.

Moreover, the goal of the caravan is to bring essential government services directly to the people, addressing their immediate needs and helping to foster an environment of inclusivity and growth.

In E. B. Magalona, the Serbisyo Caravan was facilitated by the RCSP Core Team, led by Mayor Marvin Malacon, and assisted by DILG E. B. Magalona head Atty. Pierra Fuentespina-Lamayo.

Vice Mayor Eric Matulac, who represented the mayor at the program, underscored the importance of the initiative, saying, "The Serbisyo Caravan is more than just an event; it's a commitment of the Municipality to ensuring that everyone, regardless of where they live, has access to the services they need."

"By bringing these resources directly to the community, the government brings services closer to communities, a whole-of-nation approach towards inclusive peace and development," he added.

Also attending the activity were Sangguniang Bayan Member Gilda Parcon and former Municipal Planning and Development Officer Engr. Erwin Poniado.

The Serbisyo Caravan offered a range of free services, including:

*Municipal Health Office - medical consultations, dental care (fluoride), first-patient encounter, circumcision, implant, pneumonia vaccination, and distribution of medicines
*Municipal Agriculture Office - distribution of seeds and coconut seedlings, issuance of fisherfolk’s ID and other agricultural assistance, and anti-rabies vaccination
*Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office - provision of assistance to vulnerable groups, including seniors, women, and children, and other relevant departments, processing of PWD IDs and solo parent IDs
*Business Permits and Licensing Office - processing of business permits
*Municipal Engineer's Office - processing of electrical permits
*Local Civil Registrar's Office - registration and late registration of certificate of live birth; Batch Request System of PSA (PSA verification)
*Municipal Treasurer's Office - issuance of cedula, certificate of ownership credential and taxbill
*Municipal Police Station - conducted a soup kitchen
*Executive Assistant Matthew Louis Malacon - donated fish to the beneficiaries
*Bureau of Fire Protection - processing of fire safety inspection permits
*Department of Trade and Industry - processing of business registration and giving of assistance
*Department of Agrarian Reform - processing of official documents, giving of free legal consultations and advice on various legal concerns and notarial services, and other legal advices
*Commission on Elections - voters' registration (transfer/correction), releasing of voter’s ID and voter’s verification
*Charlie Company, 79th IB of the Philippine Army, 605th Company of the Regional Mobile Force Batallion (RMFB) 6, and LGBTQ Community of E. B. Magalona - haircut and massage services
*National Jail Management and Penology Training Institute - social welfare services such as distribution of food packs and pre-loved clothing and shoes
*and other tailored support for vulnerable groups, promoting inclusivity and support

-E. B. MAGALONA PIO