CamSur villagers benefit from service caravan

By Ana-Liza S. Macatangay

THE Philippine Information Agency Camarines Sur Communicators Network (PIA CamSur CommNet), in partnership with the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP)-Camarines Sur Chapter and the 9th Infantry Division Press Corps of the Philippine Army, organized a government services caravan in Barangay Tinangis in the municipality of Pili.

Dubbed “Bayanihan sa Barangay,” this initiative benefited over 500 villagers with services provided by the 9th Infantry Division dental team and Camp Elias Angeles Station Hospital (CEASH), the Commission on Elections (Comelec), the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority – Ragay Polytechnic Institute (TESDA-RPSI), the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth), and the Department of Agriculture (DA) Regional Office 5.

Despite the heavy rain, 74-year-old Evelyn Selga, supported by a wooden cane, expressed her gratitude for the free medical services provided by CEASH doctors, led by Lt. Col. Julian Gualberto Dellosa. Free medicines and vitamins were also distributed to her and other residents in need.

More than 1,000 residents received free haircuts, 20 boys received free circumcisions, and 46 residents benefited from dental services. Celia, a mother of two boys preparing for the school opening next week, saved money through the free haircut service, allowing her to use the saved money to buy school supplies.

Additionally, 127 people lined up for the Special Satellite Registration of Voters under the Register Anywhere Program (RAP) of the Comelec. Meanwhile, three teams from TESDA-RPSI, led by Vocational School Superintendent Rosalyn Perida, conducted skills demonstrations on setting up photovoltaic systems, house wiring, and fermented juice production.

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in Camarines Sur served 72 clients with civil registry document requests, inquiries, and registration for the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) Step 2. Amelia Abad, a 42-year-old resident of Zone IB, expressed her gratitude for the convenience of obtaining PSA birth certificates for her two children, who will be starting school next week, without needing to travel to Naga City.

PhilHealth processed 39 Member Registration Forms (MRFs) on-site and handled 46 inquiries and record verifications. PhilHealth personnel also introduced their new program, Konsulta or Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama, which aims to protect all Filipinos from chronic illnesses through early detection and affordable medicines.

Moreover, 235 residents received various vegetable seeds from the DA regional office, represented by its Public Information Officer, Lovella Guarin. Reading materials and planting pamphlets were also distributed during the event.

Residents expressed gratitude for the government services brought directly to their barangay, highlighting the savings in time, money, and effort.