The San Juan City local government said that it will hold its “Makabagong San Juan Barangay Caravan” in Barangay Onse on Friday, Aug. 18, as part of its efforts in expanding the distribution of quality services to residents.

Makabagong San Juan Barangay Caravan is the city's first one-stop-shop offering different public services to San Juaneños, including  its Kadiwa on Wheels where residents can buy various produce at a lower price.

San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora will lead the launch of the project at 9:30 a.m. at the barangay's covered basketball court.

The caravan aims to provide a wide range of free services to the local community, ensuring access to essential healthcare, legal assistance, employment opportunities, and more.

"The barangay caravan will offer various services to address the diverse needs of the community. Free medical services, including tooth extraction, medical consultation, and the provision of medicines and a feeding program will be available to all attendees. In addition, the event will provide important vaccinations such as Covid-19 booster shots, anti-polio, rubella, and measles vaccines for children aged 0-59 months, while senior citizens will have access to flu vaccines. Likewise, adolescent women aged 10-14 can benefit from the HPV vaccine. The Public Assistance Center will also be part of caravan, which shall accept application for medical, burial and financial assistance," Zamora said.

He added that the one-stop-shop represents the local government unit’s commitment in bringing inclusive and comprehensive services to the heart of our communities.

“We want to ensure that every resident, regardless of age or background, has access to the healthcare services they need. By providing free medical consultations, vaccines, and medicines, and even free haircut, we aim to promote the well-being and overall health of our constituents,” the mayor said.

The San Juan City also tapped various local agencies to facilitate a range of free services to ensure a holistic approach to community development. From legal assistance to job opportunities, its main goal is to empower the constituents and support their overall well-being.

The caravan will also provide free anti-rabies vaccines for pets; conduct skills registration, and host a local recruitment activity where job applicants have the opportunity to be hired on the spot.

Furthermore, the event will facilitate the registration and application process for senior citizen, persons with disabilities (PWD), health, and solo parent identification cards.

Zamora also announced a key partnership with Kadiwa during the caravan.

"We are pleased to collaborate again with Kadiwa to provide our constituents the opportunity to purchase vegetables, fruits, eggs, and rice at the comforts of their own barangay and at more affordable prices, ensuring access to nutritious food for all."

"The Makabagong San Juan Barangay Caravan, which kicked off a test run last Friday, Aug. 11, in Barangay Corazon de Jesus, is part of our ongoing commitment to provide holistic services to our community on a weekly basis. It represents our dedication to bringing the government closer to our people and addressing their needs. We hope that this event will have a positive and lasting impact on the lives of our constituents," the local chief said.