Free caskets, funeral discounts for indigents pushed in House bill
ANGELES CITY – Through House Bill No. 9639, filed on June 2, Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. is pushing for the provision of free caskets and discounts on funeral services for indigent and extremely poor families, to be implemented nationwide through local government units. To be known as the “Free Casket and […]
Cong Pogi supports PAWS’ call for free spaying, neutering services in LGUs
ANGELES CITY – Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. has expressed his support to the call of the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) to promote free spaying and neutering services at the LGU level by offering tax and business permit rebates to private veterinarians who will offer the services for free. PAWS […]
Cong Pogi hails Kapampangan chef for giant sisig feat in Tagaytay
ANGELES CITY – Brimming with memories of the city’s signature giant sisig festival during the incumbency of his father, Mayor Carmelo “Tarzan” Lazatin, Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. expressed pride and congratulations to Kapampangan chef Howard Dizon for showcasing a giant plate of authentic Kapampangan sisig during the Annual Communication of the […]
DOTr execs hailed for record number of expropriation cases
ANGELES CITY – “Ang aking malugod na pagbati kay Secretary Banoy Lopez, Asec. IC Calaguas, at sa buong pamunuan ng Department of Transportation at Office of the Solicitor General, sa matagumpay nilang pag-kumpleto sa pinakamalaking batch ng expropriation cases sa kasaysayan ng DOTr.” Thus, enthused Pampanga 1st District Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. following the DOTr’s […]
Cong Pogi files HB putting up science high school in Mabalacat City
ANGELES CITY – Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. filed House Bill No. 8878 on April 16 seeking the establishment of a science high school in Mabalacat City. To be known as the Mabalacat City Science High School, the school shall be under the supervision of the Department of Education, which shall also […]
Cong Pogi’s family firm yields P2-M in rice for 19,629 PUV drivers
ANGELES CITY – Through the family-owned Biotop Philippines Agriculture Company, Inc., Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. has allotted some P2-million worth of rice for tricycle and jeepney drivers in his district. Beginning the first week of May, Lazatin and his staff will visit all tricycle and jeepney terminals in Angeles City, Mabalacat […]
127 CLRAA medalists, coaches from Pampanga 1st District to receive cash incentives from Cong Pogi
ANGELES CITY — Pampanga 1st District coaches and athletes who achieved podium finish at the 2026 Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association (CLRAA) Meet held from April 6 to 13, in Aurora Province will receive cash incentives from Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. “Binabati ko ang ating mga atleta mula sa Lungsod ng Angeles, Lungsod ng […]
Cong Pogi wants breastfeeding stations, milk banks in barangay health centers nationwide
ANGELES CITY — In time with the ongoing Women’s Month celebrations, Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. filed House Bill No. 8811 on March 30 seeking the establishment of lactation (breastfeeding) stations in rural health units (RHU) and barangay health centers (BHC), and providing for human milk banks meeting the standards of the […]
Cong Pogi pushes for ‘No-Kill’ animal shelters, public vets in all LGUs
ANGELES CITY – Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. wants to strengthen the implementation of the Animal Welfare Act through the establishment of “No-Kill” animal shelters and public veterinary offices in all cities and municipalities in the country. To be known as the “Public Veterinary Clinics and Animal Shelter Development Act,” House Bill […]
AC council supports Cong Pogi’s House bills
ANGELES CITY – The sangguniang panlungsod here has expressed its full support to three bills filed in Congress by Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. SP Resolutions No. 12234, introduced by councilor Aaron Pineda, was passed in support of House Bill No. 5125 (Establishment of National and Provincial Centers for Autism Act); while […]