Expanded caravan in Zambales benefits 242 individuals
DTI capacitates barangay personnel in providing basic business advisory or information dissemination services in the l ocal i t y.
(PIA 3)
IBA, Zambales -- About 242 residents benefited in the Expanded Caravan held at barangay Bamban in Masinloc, Zambales,
Services offered include free haircut, voter's registration, processing of police clearance, feeding, and distribution of food packs, slippers, and face masks and face shields.
3rd Mechanized Infantry Battalion (3rd Mech) Commander Lieutenant Colonel Eugene Henry Cabusao assured their commitment in extending government services.
“3rd Mech, through the efforts of 33rd Mechanized Infantry Company, will continuously engage all government agencies and partner with various stakeholders to bring basic services to the people and promote peace and development in our area of operation,” Cabusao said.
In addition, 33rd Mechanized Infantry Company conducted an information awareness drive regarding the seven stages of recruitment of the
Communist Party of the PhilippinesNew People's Army (CPP-NPA).
Also, they distributed education and communication materials on Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program.
In a statement, 7th Infantry Division Commander Major General Alfredo Rosario Jr. emphasized the importance of bringing services closer to the people and the Army’s role in intensifying the information awareness campaign on CPP-NPA recruitment.
"There is no definite time for government service, we are present where we are needed," Rosario said.
"We intensify our services to become the defense and strength of our people especially amid the pandemic wherein some people take advantage of the situation," he furthered.
This is the 2nd Expanded Caravan administered in the community by the Philippine National Police, Philippine Army, Commission on Elections, and Barangay Councils. (PIA 3)