PGC Brings Free Healthcare to PDLs at Cavite Provincial Jail

TRECE MARTIRES CITY, Cavite — The Provincial Government of Cavite (PGC) brought vital healthcare services to persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) through a medical and dental mission held on September 4, 2025, at the Cavite Provincial Jail in Barangay Lapidario.

Organized by the Office of the Provincial Governor (OPG) in partnership with the Office of the Provincial Health Officer (OPHO) and the CPJ administration, the initiative benefited 291 PDLs who received free medical consultations, dental care, X-ray, ECG, and prescribed medicines.

Governor Francisco Gabriel Remulla personally visited the activity, affirming his administration’s commitment to inclusive healthcare. He emphasized that access to medical services should extend even to those behind bars, underscoring the government’s responsibility to safeguard the welfare of all Caviteños.

Also present was 7th District Board Member Jhon Kester Aldrin Anacan, who expressed support for the program and commended the collaborative efforts of the OPG, OPHO, and CPJ staff.

The medical mission forms part of PGC’s continuing efforts to make quality healthcare accessible to all sectors of society, ensuring that no one is left behind. /PR