Robinsons Manila, Robinsons Land's flagship lifestyle destination in the country's capital, served as the venue of the Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) Caravan, a one-stop shop designed to make the services of government corporations closer and more accessible to Filipinos.  This 2-day event was held at the mall’s Midtown Atrium.   

Ten of the country’s largest GOCCs participated in the event, including the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Social Security System (SSS), Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), Pag-IBIG Fund, Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC), Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP), and Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP). The Caravan was formally opened by Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto, alongside top executives from the participating agencies. 

The GOCC Caravan is a project of the Department of Finance (DOF), in partnership with Robinsons Malls and collaboration with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and participating GOCCs. 

With the theme “Serbisyo sa Bayan, Hatid ng GOCCs, Kaakbay ang DOF,” the Caravan aims to bring frontline government services directly to the people by setting up booths in widely accessible locations such as Robinsons Manila. 

Throughout the event, participating GOCCs offered a wide range of services from addressing claim inquiries, loan applications, and membership concerns to offering financial literacy sessions to help ordinary Filipinos gain financial freedom.   

Business-minded individuals and MSMEs also received loan application support and guidance from the Small Business Corporation (SBC). 

Meanwhile, the National Development Company (NDC) and Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) were also present to promote investments and highlight the country’s flagship projects. 

“We want citizens to feel that the government is not just in offices or faraway agencies, but present, proactive, and committed to serve,” DOF Corporate Sector and Strategic Infrastructure Group (CSSIG) Undersecretary Rolando G. Tungpalan said. 

The DOF CSSIG is tasked with ensuring that GOCCs operate efficiently, remain fiscally sound, and generate consistent value for the Filipino people. 

As a long-time partner of the government through its Lingkod Pinoy Centers, Robinsons Malls reaffirms its commitment to making government services more accessible, convenient and safe for the Filipinos. 

For more information and updates on government services available at Robinsons Malls, visit www.robinsonsmalls.com or follow Robinsons Malls on its official social media channels. 

Finance secretary Ralph G. Recto (center right), Robinsons Land Corporation President and CEO Mybelle V. Aragon-GoBio (center right), and top executives from participating GOCCs during the opening of the GOCC Caravan. 

(L-R) BIR Assistant Regional Director Atty. Saripoden Bantog, PhilHealth Vice President Dr. Joseph Lachica, GSIS OIC-President and General Manager Juliet Bautista, Pag-IBIG Fund Chief Executive Officer Marilene C. Acosta, DBP President and Chief Executive Officer Michael O. de Jesus, SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Joseph M. De Claro, GCG Chairperson Atty. Marius P. Corpus, Department of Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto, Robinsons Land Corporation President and CEO Mybelle V. Aragon-GoBio, LandBank of the Philippines President and Chief Executive Officer Ma. Lynette V. Ortiz, PDIC President and Chief Executive Officer Roberto B. Tan, BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Engr. Joshua M. Bingcang, NDC General Manager Saturnino H. Mejia, and SBC President and Chief Executive Officer Robert C. Bastillo 

The GOCC Caravan drew large crowds at Robinsons Manila, offering mallgoers direct access to essential government services in a convenient and accessible setting.