NHA to launch 1st People’s Caravan

The National Housing Authority over the weekend announced that it will launch its first-ever People's Caravan on 15 September 2023 at the Villa de Adelaida Housing Project in Brgy. Halang, Naic, Cavite.

The program is the NHA's new and innovative method of delivering various government services effectively and directly to the beneficiaries.

NHA General Manager Joeben Tai's directed Assistant General Manager Alvin S. Feliciano to head the activity, in cooperation with Naic Municipality Mayor Ruperto C. Dualan and Vice Mayor Junio C. Dualan.

It can be recalled that the Public Attorney's Office (PAO) had already expressed its willingness to provide free legal consultations on housing-related concerns and other legal services. This is to signify their support for the success of the NHA's initiative in bringing its services closer to the beneficiaries.

In ensuring the health and wellness of the beneficiaries, the Municipality of Naic, Cavite, together with the Department of Health (DOH) will conduct a medical mission. The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) will give away free vitamins and medicine to residents who are in need, while the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will offer free medical check-ups and haircuts.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) will offer affordable agricultural products that can be purchased at the NHA-DA KADIWA store of the Department of Agriculture (DA). For residents interested in expanding their agricultural expertise, the DA Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI) will conduct skills training demonstrations. The participants of the said training will receive starter kits and planting materials.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) on the other hand, will provide on-site internet services to help the beneficiaries with their online connectivity.

For beneficiaries looking for work opportunities, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will hold a job fair together with the Public Employment Service Office.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will facilitate an intensive orientation on sustainable livelihood programs (SLP).

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is willing to teach business consultancy and literacy and orientation on business capital.

Meanwhile, skills training demonstrations about food processing, food technology, and food packaging will be discussed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and DOST-Food and Nutrition Research Institute.

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will support the event through its LTO on Wheels by rendering renewal of motor vehicle registration, application for new/renewal of student permit, and renewal of Driver's License available.

In addition, the Pag-IBIG Fund intends to register non-members and issue PAG-IBIG Loyalty Card Plus to NHA beneficiaries.

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will render services in Philhealth ID registration and issuance.

The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) will assist beneficiaries through the registration of the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys), issuance of ePhilID, and application services of birth certificates, certificates of no marriage (CENOMAR), death certificates, and marriage certificates.

Residents will also have the chance to accomplish their SSS membership enrollment and verification at the Social Security System booth.

The People's Caravan is also in partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in conducting free skills training demonstrations and training and orientation on the livelihood and scholarship programs and services.

The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) will disseminate information on the programs and services of their agency.

The Commission of Population and Development (CPD) will provide an orientation on their accessible services and programs and will distribute free population control kits.

Meanwhile, the Province of Cavite will also provide essential services, and the Philippine National Police and AFP will ensure peace and safety during the conduct of the said caravan.

In line with this, the NHA invites all Caviteños to join and support the very first People's Caravan of the agency. To cater to more beneficiaries, four more People's Caravans are expected to be launched in Luzon.

The Authority is optimistic that future People's Caravans in the country will gain more support and partnerships from other government agencies and the private sector.