Cong Pogi wants SPED units for sensory-impaired pupils
ANGELES CITY — Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. wants to strengthen the implementation of RA 11650 (Instituting a Policy of Inclusion and Services for Learners with Disabilities in Support of Inclusive Education Act) through the establishment of Specialized Inclusive Education (SPED) Service Units in all cities and municipalities for learners who are […]
Lazatin files House resolution supporting 4-day workweek
ANGELES CITY – “With the escalating conflict in the Middle East, countries are now bracing to cushion the impact of projected oil price increase in the global economy.” Thus, Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr., premised his filing on March 5 House Resolution No. 843, “Supporting the Proposed Adoption of Four-Day Work Week […]
Nationwide 24/7 mental health hotlines pushed in the House
ANGELES CITY — Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. filed on Feb. 25 House Bill No. 8084 seeking the establishment of 24/7 mental health hotlines in all provinces, cities, and municipalities in the country. To be accessible 24 hours a day, and seven days a week, the hotlines shall be managed by trained […]
PWDs get Media Noche packages, cash gifts from Red Pillars, Cong Pogi
ANGELES CITY – Persons with disability in Barangays Agapito Del Rosario and San Nicolas here received Media Noche packages on Dec. 29 from the Red Pillars Foundation, in partnership with the Office of 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. and in cooperation with the city’s PWD Affairs Office. Red Pillars provided the packages each […]
Cong Pogi Lazatin pushes Anti-Dynasty Bill
ANGELES CITY – “Ang pagpasa ng Anti-Dynasty Bill ay isang paraan para maibalik ang tiwala ng tao sa pamahalaan. Naniniwala ako na mas magiging inclusive at accountable ang gobyerno pag naipasa ito.” Thus, Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. on Dec. 11 categorically declared his full support Anti-Political Dynasty Bill being pushed in […]
Cong Pogi seeks tax incentives for parents, guardians of children with special needs
ANGELES CITY — Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. has filed a bill granting tax deductions to qualified parents or legal guardians of Children with Special Needs (CSNs) and Youth with Special Needs (YSNs). House Bill No. 6504 seeks to grant qualified parents or legal guardians of CSNs and/or YSNs a deduction of […]
Cong Pogi hails Miss International 4th Runner-Up Myrna Esguerra, gown designers
ANGELES CITY – “She may not have been representing Angeles City during her stint in Binibining Pilipinas, but the First District of Pampanga is still very proud of what she has achieved.” Beaming with pride, Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. lauded the 4th Runner-Up finish of Binibining Pilipinas International 2024 Myrna Esguerra in […]
Tree-cutting, building ban in AC watershed pushed
ANGELES CITY – “Dapat nating siguraduhin na wala nang bagong structure o building ang itatayo sa protected area ng Sapangbato Watershed at huwag nang magputol o magbawas ng puno sa lugar.” Thus, Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. declared on Nov. 20 during a joint inspection of the Sapangbato Watershed here with the […]
Cong pogi takes green advocacy to House special committee on reforestation
ANGELES CITY – Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. has secured membership in the House of Representatives’ Special Committee on Reforestation, announced during the Regular Session on Nov. 12. This, immediately after Lazatin filed House Resolution No. 446, which directs the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to strictly monitor the implementation of […]
Call to DENR, LGU: Enforce ‘no-build zone’ in AC watershed
ANGELES CITY – “Nakita na natin na lahat ng sakuna na nangyari ay dulot ng pagkalbo sa mga bundok at kagubatan – huwag na nating hintayin pa na mangyari din ito sa Unang Distrito ng Pampanga.” Referencing the massive landslides and floodings in Cebu province caused by the recent typhoons, Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo […]