LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET — Over 80,000 individuals are expected to benefit during the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) April 21-22 at the Benguet State University and other venues in the municipality.
Benguet Representative Eric Go Yap said the BPSF will be attended by 55 district and party list representatives across all regions with 70 national government agencies and over 326 services to be offered to all beneficiaries.
“The two-day event promises to bring a multitude of essential services to the doorstep of the locals, marking a significant initiative under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration,” Yap said.
Yap added that the event will play pivotal role in providing hope and a fresh start for Filipinos by ensuring accessibility to necessary services in the province.
A total of P412 million worth of programs and services will be brought to the province with P261 million will be in the form of cash assistance.
Payout to 50,000 individual beneficiaries under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s assistance to individuals in crisis situation (AICS) will be given to qualified residents of Benguet’s 13 towns including Baguio City amounting to P100 million
The Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair stands as the country’s largest service caravan, dedicated to delivering major government services to underprivileged Filipinos across diverse communities nationwide.
Among its highlights are flagship programs like Kadiwa ng Pangulo, Passport on Wheels and Driver’s License registration/assistance.
The lawmaker thanked the president and House Speaker for helping him bring the caravan to Benguet, saying that they were handpicked to host the event.
Private companies NLEX Corp. and San Miguel Corp. will also join the two day caravan for the installation of a radio frequency identification (RFID) for Easy Trip and Auto Swift to ensure smooth travel along the various tollways.
Motorists will be provided with RFIDs for free after paying the minimum load of P500 per sticker.
“This will be the first time na may private sector na mag-participate. We approached the NLEX group para magkaroon sila ng installation ng RFIDs nila, para yung mga bumabyahe natin na trucks and other vehicles, hindi na kailangan pumila sa cash lanes when using the expressway. This is the something new compared sa previous BPSF sa ibang provinces,” the lawmaker said.
Aside from free government services and those offered by the participating private companies, the public will also be entertained by Bamboo, Rocksteddy and Darren Espanto.
Joining the free concert on April 21 to be hosted by Wacky Kiray at the BSU open field are ILT band and Cordillera’s nightingale Ingrid Payaket.
A raffle draw awaits those who will watch the free concert. Motorcycles and other items are also at stake. Roderick Osis