September 29, 2026 – The Municipal Government of Itogon, headed by Mayor Bernard S. Waclin, conducted a Community-Centric Public Service Caravan at the Municipal Gym on Monday, September 28, in observance of the 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA).
The annual celebration commemorates the establishment of the Philippine Civil Service in September 1900. In line with the nationwide observance led by the Civil Service Commission (CSC), the municipal government organized the caravan to bring essential government services closer to residents.
The initiative aimed to provide convenient access to various public services in one venue, including a job fair, free legal assistance, National ID registration and assistance, PhilHealth registration and profiling, Pag-IBIG services, and a bloodletting activity.
The Municipal Public Employment Service Office (PESO) facilitated the job fair, providing local job seekers with employment opportunities through participating employers, including FAE Healthcareforce International Inc., Savemore Market, and Summit Bank.
Meanwhile, the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) – Itogon District Office provided free legal assistance and consultations to residents, while the Local Civil Registry Office (LCRO) assisted the Philippine Statistic Authority (PSA) Benguet with National ID registration and related services.
The Municipal Health Services Office (MHSO) facilitated PhilHealth registration and profiling, while the Pag-IBIG Fund – Baguio Branch provided membership registration and assistance with inquiries. The bloodletting activity was also conducted in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross – Benguet Chapter.
Through the initiative, the Municipal Government of Itogon continues to promote accessible public services and strengthen its commitment to ethical, responsive, and quality service for the community. // Capsula; Padcayan | GIP
