CASTILLEJOS, Zambales — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Zambales, in partnership with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and various government agencies, brought essential business and government services closer to residents through the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP) “Serbisyo Caravan” held at the Barangay Covered Court of San Jose, Castillejos, Zambales on June 9, 2026.
Representing DTI Zambales, Negosyo Center Trade Industry Development Specialist (NC TIDS) Jhoana Rosalyn Pona and Small Business Corporation (SB Corp) Zambales Coordinator Erson Salamatin actively participated in the caravan, which aimed to make government programs and services more accessible to local communities.
The activity gathered several national and local government agencies, including the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), PhilHealth, Social Security System (SSS), Pag-IBIG Fund, Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Philippine Army, Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Local Government Unit of Castillejos, providing residents with a one-stop venue for government transactions and consultations.
Photo By: DTI Zambales
As part of its participation, DTI Zambales showcased its programs and services designed to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as well as aspiring entrepreneurs. The agency facilitated four Business Name Registrations and provided business consultancy services to 12 clients seeking guidance on business development, registration procedures, and available government assistance programs.
Through the consultations, residents received valuable information on how to start, formalize, and expand their businesses, helping promote entrepreneurship and economic opportunities within the community.
DTI Zambales emphasized that its involvement in the RCSP Serbisyo Caravan aligns with the agency’s commitment to empowering local entrepreneurs and fostering inclusive economic growth through accessible and responsive government services.
The RCSP Serbisyo Caravan also highlighted the importance of inter-agency collaboration in delivering essential services directly to communities, particularly in areas where access to government offices may be limited.
By bringing government services closer to the people, the initiative supports the national government’s goal of promoting inclusive development, improving public service delivery, and strengthening partnerships between government institutions and local communities.