Cong Pogi to lobby ₱40M for rehab of Mabalacat, Magalang RHUs in 2026
(File photo shows the Primary Health Care Facility in Barangay Amsic, Angeles City, which was inaugurated by then City Mayor Lazatin on May 22, 2025.) FIRST DISTRICT, Pampanga – Pampanga First District Representative Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. is set to lobby ₱40 million to fund the rehabilitation of Rural Health Units (RHUs) in Mabalacat City […]
Wedding Destination Pampanga Turns 17: A celebration of love, legacy, local excellence
WHAT STARTED as a modest bridal fair in 2009 has blossomed into Central Luzon’s most anticipated wedding event. On its 17th year, the Wedding Destination Pampanga Bridal Fair opened its doors anew at SMX Convention Center Clark, welcoming over 100 exhibitors and a vibrant community of wedding creatives, entrepreneurs, and soon-to-wed couples. The three-day bridal […]
Cong Pogi to lobby ₱260M for rehab of 173 daycare centers in 2026
(File photo shows Lazatin during his visit to Camachiles Purok 3 Child Development Center in Barangay Camachiles, Mabalacat City on September 16, 2024 to distribute his personal donation of school supplies to day care students.) Pampanga First District Representative Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. is set to lobby ₱260 million to fund the rehabilitation of all […]
Cong Pogi to lobby for P260-M to rehab 173 daycare centers
ANGELES CITY – Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. is set to lobby for P260 million pesos to fund the rehabilitation of all 173 daycare centers in the First District in 2026. This was outlined during a workshop of programs for 2026 held on August 16 facilitated by Lazatin’s chief adviser IC Calaguas, […]
Where light lives: Gerald Gloton’s Talagháy illuminates resilience at Oasis Art Wall
At the crossroads of memory, art, and hospitality, a transformation is taking place in Angeles City, Pampanga. Inside the storied Oasis Hotel, nestled within Clarkville Compound along Clark East Perimeter Road, walls are no longer just part of the décor, they’re becoming vessels of meaning, storytellers in their own right. This season, Oasis unveils Talagháy, […]
Angeles City’s waterways cleaned
The Angeles City government, under the leadership of Mayor Carmelo “Jon” B. Lazatin II, has conducted a cleanup drive along the city’s waterways. The City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Water Quality Management team led the activity along the Abacan River in Tabun; Sapangbalen Creek in Pulungbulo; Abacan River in Ninoy Aquino; and Lazatin […]
Cong Pogi launches ‘Lamok Tepok Busters’ anti-dengue campaign
Artist rendering of vehicle Pampanga First District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. launched the ‘Lamok Tepok Busters’ Dengue Prevention Drive in the First District on August 14, 2025. Under the program, two ‘Lamok Tepok Busters’ vehicles will roam the barangays of Angeles City, Mabalacat City, and Magalang Municipality to conduct anti-dengue fogging and misting operations. […]
Cong Pogi launches ‘Lamok Tepok Busters’ anti-dengue drive
ANGELES CITY — A dengue prevention program dubbed “Lamok Tepok Busters” was launched here by Pampanga 1st District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. on Aug. 14 to help local government units in their respective anti-dengue campaigns. “Ngayong dumarami ang dengue cases, priority po natin ang safety ng mga bata. Kaya nag-desisyon tayong makipag-tulungan sa mga […]
Cong Pogi inspects Cutcut Flyover after reports of flooding
ANGELES CITY – Following reports of flooding during the recent heavy rains, Pampanga First District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. inspected the Cutcut Flyover in Angeles City on August 14, 2025, together with District Engineer Arnold Ocampo of the DPWH Pampanga 3rd District Engineering Office. “Ining bayung gawang flyover, atin tamung apansin neng masikan ing […]
Cabalen sportscaster shares Gilas and PH pride
(Carlo Pamintuan FB) Even as Gilas Pilipinas bowed out of the FIBA Asia Cup with a 67-80 quarterfinals loss to Australia, Cabalen sportscaster Carlo Pamintuan is head up high in helping bring honor to the country. Covering the national team for the past decade, Pamintuan shares pride in this latest attempt for the country to […]