CatSU’s “Padagos na Patanos” joins forces with gov’t agencies in information, service caravan

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CatSU’s “Padagos na Patanos” joins forces with gov’t agencies in information, service caravan

Catanduanes State University (CatSU) advanced its flagship initiative, ‘Padagos na Patanos,’ during the Information and Service Caravan organized by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Catanduanes Information Center and the Catanduanes Government Communicators Network (CGCN), on June 29 at Barangay Timbaan, San Andres.

PIA Information Center Manager Edna A. Bagadiong explained the caravan’s purpose, describing it as “an initiative to promote a one-stop shop for various social services needed by the constituents of the barangay.”

A total of 31 agencies participated in the caravan, which commenced with a tree-planting activity. In addition to providing free services, agency representatives informed the barangay's residents about their programs, projects, and services.

Key features of the caravan included a feeding activity for school children, senior citizens, and lactating mothers at the Timbaan Elementary School Covered Court. This initiative was supported by the Provincial Nutrition Office, Philippine Statistics Authority, Provincial Cooperative and Development Authority Office, and Catanduanes State University, which introduced its EduKain Program.

CatSU offered medical and dental services, conducting free medical check-ups for 35 individuals and dental check-ups and fluoride applications for 46 primary grade pupils.

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) provided free massages, haircuts, pedicures, and manicures. The Department of Agriculture and the Provincial Agricultural and Services Office distributed vegetable seeds and farm tools to selected farmers' organizations in the barangay.

Prominent agency heads actively participated in the event, including Congressman Eulogio Rodriguez, CatSU President Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza, PIA Manager Edna A. Bagadiong, Radyo Pilipinas Catanduanes Manager Arlene O. Bagadiong, DOST Provincial Director Engr. Gram Molina, TESDA Provincial Director Archangel Rodriguez, DTI Provincial Director Maria Belma Escueta, PhilHealth Chief Maria Zaila B. Romero, PAGASA Chief Juan Pantino Jr., and representatives from other agencies.

The event also featured a symbolic boodle fight, which PMAJ Rosalinda M. Gaston highlighted as a celebration of solidarity among the participating agencies.

Building on the success of this event, organizers plan to cluster barangays for future caravans to serve more constituents effectively.