Large crowd of residents seated on white plastic chairs at the Talisay City Public Plaza during the ASENSO Serbisyo Caravan outreach event.
About the caravan
Talisay City, Negros Occidental — Bringing essential public services directly to the grassroots, the City Government of Talisay, in partnership with the Congressional District Office of Negros Occidental 3rd District Representative Jose Francisco "Javi" Benitez, successfully conducted the ASENSO Serbisyo Caravan at the Talisay City Public Plaza.
The whole-day mobile outreach accommodated a total of 1,067 Talisay residents, providing a centralized platform to process vital records, civil registry documents, and national agency applications without requiring travel to distant regional offices.
Message from the mayor
"Madamo gid nga salamat, Cong. Javi Benitez, for continuously finding ways to bring government programs closer to our people."
("Thank you very much, Cong. Javi Benitez, for continuously finding ways to bring government programs closer to our people.")
— Mayor Atty. Weng Lizares
Key agency service breakdown
The caravan facilitated critical transactions across multiple national agencies and local government offices:
| Agency | Service provided | Clients served |
|---|---|---|
| Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) | 275 for National ID registration and 584 assisted with civil registration requirements | 859 |
| Commission on Elections (COMELEC) | Voter registration and record updates | 86 |
| Pag-IBIG Fund | Membership, loan inquiries, and savings contributions | 60 |
| National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) | NBI clearances issued and processed | 36 |
| Local Civil Registrar's Office (LCRO) | Enrolled under the Birth Registration Assistance Project (BRAP) for delayed registration of birth records | 26 |
Citizen-centered governance
To ensure constituent comfort throughout the day, the local chief executive provided meal support to all participating residents and agency personnel during the outreach event.
The collaborative initiative forms part of the administration's Gwapa nga Panghimanwa governance agenda, underscoring LGU Talisay's commitment to responsive, accessible, and transparent public administration in partnership with the 3rd Congressional District Office.