Inclusion of disaster preparedness in school curriculum pushed in House
ANGELES CITY – In the wake of earthquakes that rocked the country in September and October, Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. filed on Oct. 16 House Bill No. 5605 seeking the inclusion of disaster preparedness and response subjects in the curricula of all public and private educational institutions for both elementary and […]
Cong Pogi seeks establishment of autism centers nationwide
ANGELES CITY — Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr., on Oct. 6 filed House Bill No. 5125, mandating the establishment of centers for autism nationwide. Under HB 5125, national and provincial centers for autism will be established to formulate and implement an integrated and comprehensive plan for the diagnosis, therapy, and rehabilitation of […]
P2-K monthly pension for seniors pushed in House
ANGELES CITY – All Filipino senior citizens regardless of income, civil status, health condition, or residency are to receive P2,000 per month. Thus, Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. filed on Oct. 2 House Bill No. 5068, to be known as the “Universal Social Pension for Senior Citizens Act.” If passed, it shall […]
Cong Pogi’s 1st 100 Days: 4,410 daycare students given school supplies
ANGELES CITY — In his first 100 days as representative of Pampanga’s 1st District, Congressman Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. dug out of his own pocket funds for the school supplies of 4,410 daycare students. Crayons, notebooks, pencil, eraser, sharpener, and writing pads were distributed to 2,745 daycare students in Mabalacat City and 1,665 daycare students […]
Cong Pogi asks DPWH to check schools for structural safety
ANGELES CITY – In the wake of the series of earthquakes that shook the country these past few days, Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr., on Oct. 13, requested the Department of Public Works and Highways to conduct structural safety inspections of all buildings and facilities in public and private schools, universities, vocational […]
Cong Pogi to donate P100-K for Davao quake victims
ANGELES CITY – From his own pocket, Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. is set to donate P100,000 for the victims of the 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck Davao Oriental on Oct. 10. “Nakikiramay po ako sa ating mga kababayan sa Mindanao na nasalanta ng lindol,” Lazatin said. “Kasama po ninyo ang Unang […]
Cong Pogi meets NBI, PNP, DepEd to address bomb threat hoaxes in campuses
ANGELES CITY – Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. initiated a meeting with officials from the National Bureau of Investigation, the Philippine National Police, and the Anti-Cyber Crime Group on Oct. 9 to address bomb threat hoaxes that have become rampant in the district as well as in the province. Since September, […]
CONG POGI’S FIRST 100 DAYS: Ramdam na ramdam ang serbisyong may puso
ANGELES CITY — It has been exactly 100 days since Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. took oath as representative of the First District of Pampanga – 100 days that can be summed up in a single phrase: “Ramdam na ramdam ang serbisyong may puso.” While politicians stay within the comfort of their office, Cong Pogi leads […]
Cong Pogi seeks salary increase for public school teachers
ANGELES CITY — Three days before the celebration of World Teacher’s Day, Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. on Oct. 2 filed House Bill No. 5067, which seeks to increase the entry-level salary of public school teachers, teaching personnel in higher education, and public non-teaching personnel. To be known as “Entry Level Salary […]
Cong Pogi to donate P100-K for Cebu quake victims
ANGELES CITY – Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. is donating P100,000 out of his own pocket for the victims of the 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Bogo City, Cebu on Oct. 1. “Lubos ang aming pakikiramay sa mga kababayan nating Cebuanos at mga karatig na bayan na naapektuhan sa naganap na lindol,” […]