CEBU — The Cebu Provincial Government brought various government services, assistance and support programs closer to residents of Pinamungajan and other communities in the province’s Third District through the Serbisyo Karaban led by Governor Pamela Baricuatro.
Held in Pinamungajan, the initiative gathered provincial and national government offices to provide residents with access to services without requiring them to travel to government offices in other areas.
Gov. Baricuatro reiterated the provincial government’s commitment to making public services more accessible and responsive to the needs of every Cebuano.
Free medical, legal and agricultural services
Among the services offered during the Serbisyo Karaban were medical consultations for adult and pediatric patients through the Provincial Health Office, as well as veterinary assistance from the Provincial Veterinary Office.
The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office also distributed assistive devices and family food packs to persons with disabilities.
The Provincial Agriculture Office provided agricultural assistance, including a walk-behind agricultural tractor, assorted fruit and vegetable seedlings, and materials for a fish sanctuary.
Meanwhile, the Provincial Assessor’s Office provided technical assistance and advice to taxpayers, while the Provincial Legal Office offered various forms of free legal assistance to residents.
Partner agencies also joined the initiative, including the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, Department of the Interior and Local Government, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Philippine National Police, National Commission of Senior Citizens, Pag-IBIG, Philippine Red Cross, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Philippine Statistics Authority and the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office of Pinamungajan.
Residents welcome accessible medical services
For beneficiaries like Jovelyn Cañeso, the free medical consultation provided much-needed assistance, particularly for residents who cannot easily afford private healthcare.
“Naa may free karon. Pirte na gyud ning dakoa og kuan namo, sa uban, og adto sa private, ₱700 baya. Unya asa man kag ₱700 anang adlawa,” Cañeso said.
She expressed appreciation for the provincial government for bringing medical services directly to their community.
“Maong salamat nga naa gyuy naabot diri nga medical mission nga kaming alaot kaayo maka-free mi sa ilang serbisyo sa gobyerno,” she added.
Seven barangays receive industrial fans
As part of the assistance provided during the event, eight industrial fans were turned over to seven barangays in Pinamungajan.
Barangay Poblacion received two units for its two covered courts, while Barangays Anislag, Binabag, Busay, Sacsac, Sambagon and Tupas each received one industrial fan.
The recipient covered courts were assessed and validated by the Provincial Engineering Office–Electrical Division as safe and suitable for the installation of the equipment.
The assessment covered 26 barangays across the municipality.
₱1.15M assistance for Third District barangays
The Cebu Provincial Government also turned over a total of ₱1.15 million in financial assistance to barangays in the Third District.
Of the amount, ₱650,000 was allocated to two barangays in Barili, ₱300,000 to three barangays in Aloguinsan, and ₱200,000 to Barangay Cabiangon in Pinamungajan.
The funds will support various community needs, including socio-cultural activities, sports gear and equipment, tables and chairs, water systems and the extension of barangay halls.
Pinamungajan Mayor Glenn F. Baricuatro thanked the provincial government for bringing its services directly to residents.
“Akong itunol ang akong mainiton nga pasalamat nga ania jud mo karon nga gida ang serbisyo nga angayan madawat sa mga katawhan sa Pinamungajan,” the mayor said.
Vice Mayor Jessica Baricuatro also highlighted the convenience brought by the initiative.
“Nahimong sayon na kay ang serbisyo na ang niabot kanato, di na ta kinahanglan muadto didto,” she said.
The Serbisyo Karaban reflects the Cebu Provincial Government’s continuing efforts under Gov. Baricuatro to bring government assistance, consultations and essential services directly to communities, particularly residents who may face challenges traveling to government offices.
Through the initiative, provincial offices and partner agencies are able to coordinate their services in one location, making it easier for residents to access assistance and government programs.
