National Government Agencies

While the Municipality of Alcantara, Romblon, primarily handles local governance, it works in close partnership with various National Government Agencies (NGAs) to deliver specialized services, enforce national laws, and implement development programs. These agencies maintain provincial offices in major centers like Odiongan or Romblon, but their services are extended to all municipalities.

Law Enforcement and Public Safety

These agencies maintain a continuous presence to ensure peace and order and provide immediate emergency response.

Agency	Role and Services in Alcantara	Contact
Philippine National Police (PNP)	Maintains peace and order, crime prevention, law enforcement, and traffic management within the municipality.	Phone Number
Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)	Provides fire safety, fire suppression, and emergency rescue services. They issue the mandatory Fire Safety Inspection Certificate for business permits.	Phone Number
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)	Ensures maritime safety, security, and environmental protection, particularly vital due to the municipality's coastal location and port activities.	Phone Number

Livelihood, Agriculture, and Development

NGAs partner with the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) and the Municipal Planning and Development Office (MPDC) to boost local livelihoods.

Agency	Role and Services in Alcantara	Contact
Department of Agriculture (DA)	Supports local farmers and fisherfolk, provides technical advice, and distributes seedlings and farm machinery.	Phone Number
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)	Provides social protection and assistance to the poor, vulnerable, and marginalized sectors. The Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) acts as its local link.	Phone Number
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)	Oversees the administration of the LGU and ensures that local governance is effective, accountable, and progressive.	Phone Number
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)	Provides technical-vocational education and skills training to Alcantaranhons, often coordinating with Alcantara National High School (ANTS/ANHS) for various programs.	Phone Number

Health and Civil Service

Agency	Role and Services in Alcantara	Contact
Department of Health (DOH)	Provides technical guidance and funding to the Rural Health Unit (RHU) and the Municipal Health Office (MHO) to implement national health policies and disease control programs.	Phone Number
Civil Service Commission (CSC)	Enforces the civil service law and rules within the LGU, ensuring merit and fitness in all government personnel matters.	Phone Number

Mandatory Social Security Institutions

These agencies are mandatory for all employees, both government and private sector, and operate through national guidelines:

Agency	Area of Service	Contact
Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)	Social security and insurance for all LGU officials and employees.	Phone Number
Social Security System (SSS)	Social security and insurance for all private sector employees, self-employed, and voluntary members.	Phone Number
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth)	National health insurance program for all Filipinos, managed locally through the Municipal Health Office and LGU payroll deductions.	Phone Number
Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund)	Provides housing loans, savings, and short-term loans to all members.	Phone Number

Fiscal and Regulatory Agencies

Agency	Role and Services in Alcantara	Contact
Commission on Audit (COA)	Audits the accounts and financial transactions of the LGU to ensure transparency and proper use of public funds.	Phone Number
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)	Assesses and collects national internal revenue taxes (e.g., income tax, value-added tax) from local residents and businesses.	Phone Number