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 […]
Cong Pogi wants universial pension for seniors
First District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. wants all Filipino senior citizens to receive a universal social pension amounting to ₱2,000 per month – regardless of their income, civil status, health condition, or residency – through House Bill No. 5068, filed by Lazatin on October 2, 2025. HB 5068, to be known as the ‘Universal […]
TTKD: AC’s defining festival
WITH THE Abacan River back to its placid state, Angeles City stirred to life anew. Edgardo Pamintuan, with an overwhelming mandate as elected mayor, electrified his constituents with the clarion call Agyu Tamu (We Can!) to inspire confidence that the city could rise, phoenix-like, from the volcanic ashes. Pamintuan was inspired by a few intrepid city entrepreneurs […]
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: 3,644 AKAP, 317 financial aid given
FIRST DISTRICT, Pampanga – In the first 100 days of Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. as Representative of the Pampanga First District, 3,644 residents in the First District received assistance through the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and 317 residents received financial assistance from […]
Balibago Waterworks marks 3rd year of reforestation initiative, plants 1,000 trees
Employees of the Balibago Waterworks System, Inc. (Balibago Waterworks) have recently planted 1,000 fruit-bearing trees at the Sapangbato watershed to fulfill part of the company’s commitment under the Adopt-A-Watershed Reforestation Program (AWRP). Balibago Waterworks President Criselle Alejandro said that it is important to preserve our watersheds and to plant more trees because this is critical […]
Angeles City’s tourism goes back to basics; focuses on heritage, people
Revisiting plans, the Angeles City Tourism Office (ACTO) has the local residents in mind, especially students and youth who may not know the rich culture, tradition and history of Angeles City. ACTO Head Louie Lazatin said that the LGU is focusing on Heritage Tour, a trip that will bring tourists to the Pamintuan Mansion, Museo […]
ACTO: Angeles City’s greatest asset is its people
ANGELES CITY – Angeles City Tourism Officer Louie Lazatin highlighted that the “heart” of Angeleños is the one thing that makes the city stand out. According to Lazatin, the city may not have mountains or beaches, but it does have its people and its culture, which no one else can replicate. She briefed members of […]
DOTr fast tracks housing for settlers affected by NSCR project
MANILA – The Department of Transportation is speeding up the construction of housing units for informal settlers affected by the North South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Project in Bulacan and Pampanga. Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the DOTr to ensure that families affected by the big-ticket project receive just […]
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 […]