17/09/2026
Bringing Services Closer to Communities in the Spirit of Peace
The Iloilo Provincial Government, through the leadership of Governor Arthur R. Defensor, Jr., joined partner agencies and organizations in bringing essential government services closer to communities through the Service Caravan held in Barangay Caraudan, Janiuay, Iloilo on September 17, 2026, as part of the celebration of the 2026 National Peace Consciousness Month.
Carrying the theme โKapayapaan Pagtibayin, Kaunlaran Paigtingin,โ the activity provided assistance and various government services to KAPATIRAN members and their families, Community Peace Dividend (CPD) barangays, and members of the CAFGU Active Auxiliary (CAA).
The caravan brought together national government agencies, local government units, security sectors, civil society organizations, and the Iloilo Provincial Government to serve beneficiaries from Barangays Caraudan, Subog, Tambal, Aguingay, and Danao.
Representing the Iloilo Provincial Government was Provincial Administrator Dr. Raul N. Banias, together with participating provincial offices, including the Offices of the Provincial Legal Officer, Social Welfare and Development Officer, Provincial Agriculturist, Provincial Health Officer, Hospital Management Officer, Employment Service Manager, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer, Provincial Veterinarian, and Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator.
The Provincial Governmentโs participating hospitalsโIloilo Provincial HospitalโPototan, Ramon Tabiana Memorial District HospitalโCabatuan, Dr. Ricardo S. Provido Memorial District HospitalโCalinog, Rep. Pedro G. Trono Memorial HospitalโGuimbal, Don Valerio Palmares Sr. Memorial District HospitalโPassi City, and Federico Roman Tirador Sr. Memorial District HospitalโJaniuayโalso contributed to bringing health-related services closer to the communities.
The activity was made possible through the collective efforts of OPAPRU, LGU Janiuay, KAPATIRAN, the Iloilo Provincial Government, Philippine Army and PNP units, DSWD, PENRO-Iloilo, TESDA, Department of Agriculture, DTI, PhilHealth Regional Office VI, NHA, and participating civil society organizations, among other partners.
More than a delivery of services, the caravan reflects the continuing importance of collaboration, inclusivity, and meaningful community engagement in building peaceful and resilient communities.