Over 1,200 City College of Angeles graduates get jobs even before receiving diplomas
More than 1,200 members of the City College of Angeles (CCA) Graduating Class of 2026 have already been employed. Angeles City Information Office (CIO) said that of the 1,567 CCA graduating students, 1,207 have landed jobs even before they received their diplomas. “Patunay ito na ang edukasyong natatanggap ng mga mag-aaral sa CCA ay hindi […]
Social work degrees in all LUCs pushed in House
ANGELES CITY – “Sa panahon ng krisis, isa sa unang rumeresponde ay ang ating mga social workers. Kahit noong mayor tayo, sila ang parati nating kasamang pumunta sa mga barangay, sa mga evacuation centers, at bumibisita sa mga vulnerable communities. Nasaksihan ko rin na talagang kulang ang bilang ng mga registered social workers dahil sa […]
BI nabs 14 Korean nationals in suspected illegal back-office operation in Angeles City
ANGELES CITY — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested 14 South Korean nationals allegedly engaged in unauthorized work during an intelligence operation in Angeles City, Pampanga. Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said the operation was conducted on July 1 by operatives of the BI Intelligence Division’s Special Response Team (ID-SRT), resulting in the arrest of […]
3rd Party inspection mulled in AC to prevent May 24 building collapse
The Angeles City Council is mulling a third party monitoring of ongoing construction works to help prevent another disastrous building collapse. Vice Mayor Amos Rivera, also presiding officer of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, said that the council would pass an ordinance for a mandatory inspection of ongoing construction of buildings in the city. “We have to […]
House bill seeks removal of participation fees in vehicular insurance claims
ANGELES CITY — Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. has filed a bill seeking the removal of participation fees in motor vehicle comprehensive insurance claims. House Bill No. 10005 proposes to amend RA 10607 (The Insurance Code) by inserting a new section that will prohibit the collection of participation fees in motor […]
From barangays to city hall: Councilor brings legal help to indigents
Angeles City Councilor Atty. Jeselle Dayrit has noted that the lack of birth certificates affects both the young and the elderly in the city — preventing students from attending school and hindering seniors from accessing benefits. She made the observation during her free legal consultation and notarial service days for indigent residents. The councilor is […]
Cong Pogi pushes for free legal aid for seniors
FIRST DISTRICT, Pampanga – Congressman Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. is pushing for free legal assistance for all senior citizens through House Bill No. 10004, amending Republic Act No. 7432 or the “Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010.” Under H.B. 10004, senior citizens shall be entitled to free legal assistance in civil, criminal, administrative, and quasi-judicial […]
Cong Pogi wants infertility treatments covered by health plans, insurance
ANGELES CITY – Individuals seeking to have children of their own may soon be able to have infertility treatments covered in their health plans or insurance through the passage of House Bill No. 10003, to be known as the “Infertility Treatment Coverage Act,” filed by Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. on July […]
Free legal assistance to elderly pushed in the House
ANGELES CITY – Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. has filed a legislative measure seeking free legal assistance for all senior citizens, amending RA 7432 (Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010). Under Lazatin’s House Bill No. 10004, senior citizens shall be entitled to free legal assistance in civil, criminal, administrative, and quasi-judicial proceedings, […]
Cong Pogi seeks penalties for owners of guns accessed by minors
ANGELES CITY — Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. is pushing for penalties to be imposed on gun owners who fail to secure their firearms from being accessed by minors. House Bill No. 10002, filed by Lazatin on July 2, states that any lawful possessor who keeps or stores a firearm within any […]