The Provincial Government of Cavite, under the leadership of Governor Abeng Remulla, officially launched the Cavite Service Caravan on March 24, 2026, in Ternate, reinforcing its commitment to making government services more accessible and responsive to the needs of CaviteΓ±os.
The launch was attended by key provincial and local officials, including 8th District Board Member Jasmin Angelli Maligaya-Bautista, Ternate Mayor Lamberto Bambao and the Sangguniang Bayan members headed by Vice Mayor Calvin Kenneth Soberano, who joined Governor Remulla in bringing essential services closer to the people, alongside department heads and partner agencies participating in the initiative.
As a flagship program of the provincial government, the Cavite Service Caravan consolidates various offices in a one-stop setup, delivering frontline services directly to communities, particularly those with limited access to government programs.
Governor Remulla underscored the caravanβs mission of bringing provincial government services closer to the people and encouraged citizens to avail themselves of these programs β reflecting the guiding principle, βmula sa bayan, para sa bayan.β
Health and medical services were spearheaded by the Office of the Provincial Governor and the Office of the Provincial Health Officer, offering medical consultations, dental and oral health care, laboratory services such as ECG and fasting blood sugar tests, pharmacy assistance, and fluoride varnish application for children. Emergency medical support was also provided by the Office of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer.
Employment and economic opportunities were facilitated through the Office of the Provincial Public Employment Service Manager, featuring a job fair and job matching, employment support services from national agencies like SSS, Philhealth, BIR, Pag-ibig Fund, TESDA, PSA, and DTI, career coaching sessions on resume writing, interview techniques, and anti-illegal recruitment awareness. The Office of the Provincial Cooperatives Development Officer also extended entrepreneurship and business facilitation services, cooperative assistance, and promoted local Cavite products through a trade fair.
Agricultural support services from the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist included agriculture and fisheries education, as well as the distribution of vegetable seeds, seedlings, and informational materials to assist local farmers and fisherfolk.
Social and community services were delivered by the Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer through counseling, referral, and welfare assistance, while the Office of the Provincial Population Officer provided family planning counseling and distributed commodities. Free legal aid and basic legal information were also made available through the Office of the Provincial Legal Officer.
Specialized services for vulnerable sectors were extended by the Office of the Provincial Persons with Disability Affairs Officer, including wheelchair provision, hearing tests, hearing aids, and assistance with PWD ID applications.
Animal health services were offered by the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian, including free veterinary consultations, anti-rabies vaccination, and deworming and vitamin supplementation for pets.
Information dissemination and public engagement were supported by the Office of the Provincial Information Officer through an information booth and photobooth, while digital inclusion efforts were promoted by the Provincial Information and Communications Technology Office through a free digital literacy program and internet connectivity services.
Meanwhile, the Offices of the Provincial Engineer, General Services Officer, Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer, and the Cavite Office of Public Safety provided logistical, environmental, and security support for the event.
Through the Cavite Service Caravan, the provincial government strengthens its commitment to inclusive and people-centered governance by bringing a comprehensive range of services directly to the grassroots.
The Ternate launch marks the beginning of a series of service caravans to be conducted across the province, further expanding the reach of government programs and uplifting the lives of CaviteΓ±os. β Office of the Provincial Information Officer
