23/06/2026
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง ๐๐ฑ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ
On May 28, 2026, more than 400 residents of Barangay Caliking and nearby areas benefited from the ATOK SPEEDS Caravan held at the Super Health Center, Camp 30, Caliking. The initiative was made possible through the partnership of the Local Government Unit of Atok, led by Mayor Franklin L. Smith, and the Barangay Local Government Unit of Caliking, headed by Punong Barangay Froilan Anangan and represented by Kagawad Arnel Calubsing. This effort brought essential government services closer to the community.
Residents were able to access a wide range of services during the caravan. These included medical and dental services, minor surgery, optical services, laboratory testing, cancer screening (BSE, VIA, DRE), Family Planning Services, TB Screening (sputum collection), PhilHealth services such as updating and YAKAP enrollment, and Sanitary Services. Agricultural and livelihood support were also provided through RSBSA Registration/Updating, PCIC Enrollment (free insurance for crops and livestock), the provision of free biologics for livestock and poultry, and the distribution of agriโinputs on a firstโcome, firstโserve basis. In addition, IEC on the updated Schedule of Market Values of lands was conducted, alongside Real Property Tax Collection, Cedula issuance and collection, Legal Services, and various Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaigns from both municipal and national offices.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue also offered taxโrelated services, while the Integrated Bar of the PhilippinesโBenguet Chapter extended legal services, with lawyers from private practice volunteering their time and expertise to assist residents.
Meanwhile, CAR Regional Director Atty. Luz O. LauretaโBalisong was also present in Caliking, invited to speak during the separate payout program for octogenarians and nonagenarians held near the caravan venue. In her message, she reminded the community to take good care of their health so they may live long and fulfilling lives, reaching 80, 90, even 100 years old.
Kagawad Arnel Calubsing, representing Punong Barangay Froilan Anangan, expressed appreciation to the municipal government and partner agencies for their commitment to delivering vital services directly to the barangay. The caravan was warmly welcomed by the community as a meaningful effort to strengthen governmentโcommunity partnership and improve access to essential programs.