More Makatizens benefit from extended service caravans

MAKATI Mayor Abby Binay said more residents have been able to avail themselves of free health and social services through the Lingkod Bayan Caravan after she ordered longer service hours for each activity held on Saturdays in designated

barangay ( village).

The mayor said there was a significant increase in the turnout of clients in the first quarter of the year following the implementation of her order to extend the duration of the caravan from 11 am to 4 pm.

“We have extended the service hours of the caravan from the previous three hours to accommodate more residents, especially for free medical services which has remained a consistent ‘ bestseller’ in every caravan,” she said.

From January to March, the

Lingkod Bayan Caravan, Mayor Abby’s brainchild, was able to visit six barangay, where a total of 10,739 Makati residents participated. Compared with around 30,000 clients served for the entire 2017, the recent turnout markedly improved, she noted.

Mayor Abby has also initiated longer hours for Ugnayan sa Barangay dialogue, which is now being held from 3pm to6pm instead of the previous 4pm to 6pm.

The open forum is attended by the mayor as well as Vice Mayor Monique Lagdameo, Congressman Luis Campos, and various department heads and key city officials, who provide instant feedback to questions or concerns of residents.

“We have added a portion where department heads can present recent accomplishments and explain current or future projects for the benefit of Makatizens. We want to bring them up to speed on the latest developments in the city, aside from promptly addressing their concerns,” the mayor said.