ILOILO – To streamline government services and bring them closer to people, 20 national and regional government agencies will converge at Robinsons Place in Pavia, Iloilo on May 26 for the Grand Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Fair.
Organized by the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) in partnership with the municipal government of Pavia, the fair marks the centerpiece event of the Ease of Doing Business Month celebration in Western Visayas.
It aims to promote government efficiency and transparency by allowing citizens and entrepreneurs to access a wide range of services—on the spot and in one venue.
“This collaborative initiative is all about bringing essential government services closer to our community,” the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) Region 6 said in a statement. “Our dedicated team, along with all our partner agencies, will be on-site and ready to assist you with a wide range of services.”
Participating agencies and their key services include:
* ARTA Regional Field Office – Western Visayas – Walk-in complaints, inquiries on RA 11032 (EODB law), orientation requests, and Citizen’s Charter workshops.
* LGU of Pavia – Business permits via eBOSS and local product sales.
* Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) – Passport, apostille, and consular service inquiries.
* Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) – GTouch enrollment, claims, loans, and benefits assistance.
* PAG-IBIG Fund – Loan applications, member registration, data updates, and Loyalty Card Plus services.
* Land Transportation Office (LTO) – Plate releases for Pavia TODA units.
* Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) – Civil registry document requests and information assistance.
* PhilHealth – Konsulta registration, MDR printing, and member/dependent updates.
* Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) – TIN inquiries, updates, and ORUS assistance.
* Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) – eGovPH app and free internet access.
* Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) – Travel authority processing and Operation Listo materials.
* Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Business name registration and counseling.
* Social Security System (SSS) – Online service assistance, SSS number applications, and pensioner confirmation.
* Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) – PIC renewals, document authentications, and certifications.
* Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) – Insurance services and claims processing for farmers and fisherfolk.
* Department of Agriculture (DA) – Seedling distribution and production guides.
* Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Pavia – FO1 applications and fire safety information.
* Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) – Client inquiries, citizen charter kiosks, and best practices sharing.
* Civil Service Commission (CSC) – Acceptance of applications for the August 10 Career Service Exam.
* Philippine Information Agency (PIA) – Distribution of information, education, and communication materials.
The fair underscores government efforts to reduce bureaucratic red tape, simplify procedures, and improve frontline service delivery — critical to enhancing business competitiveness and citizen satisfaction./PN
