TACLOBAN CITY – Northern Samar Governor Edwin Ongchuan met with Department of Justice (DOJ) Undersecretary Margarita Gutierrez to initiate preparations for the upcoming “Katarungan Caravan” in the province.
Usec. Gutierrez visited Northern Samar on Saturday, May 3, and attended a coordination meeting with officials of the provincial government to discuss the conduct of the caravan, which will be part of the highlights for the Ibabao Festival 2025, the Northern Samar Provincial Information Office (NSPIO) reported.
The Katarungan Caravan, a program led by the DOJ Action Center under Gutierrez’s leadership, aims to bring free legal services and multi-agency government assistance to Nortehanons, especially those in underserved communities.
Among the services offered are legal advice, counseling, preparation of legal documents, and referrals to appropriate government agencies. The initiative is supported by a network of volunteer lawyers and law schools providing pro bono legal aid.
“This initiative reflects the continuing commitment of the provincial government to promote good governance and bring essential services closer to the people,” the NSPIO stated.
The Ibabao Festival, a month-long celebration marking the province’s founding anniversary, will begin on May 18 and culminate on June 19, the official foundation day of Northern Samar.
This year, the province is celebrating its 60th founding anniversary.
(ROEL T. AMAZONA)
