Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. on October 4, sent personal greeting cakes to 67 public schools here in celebration of Teachers’ Day, as a way of recognizing the invaluable contributions of educators in shaping the future of Angeleño youth.
On his behalf, the Gender and Development Office headed by Mina Cabiles, and Angeles City Barangay Outreach led by Michael Lising personally delivered two cakes to each school.
Mayor Lazatin also provided 3,800 snacks for the Teachers’ Day celebration of the Angeles City Public School Teachers Association (ACPUSTA).
In addition, Mayor Lazatin donated 10 units of 32″ Television as raffle prizes.
“Our teachers serve as a backbone of our community, as well as of our children. This is just a small token of appreciation for their unwavering dedication,” Lazatin said, acknowledging the crucial role teachers play in the city’s development.
“Happy Teachers’ Day po! Luid kayu pu!,” Lazatin greeted.
To recall, Lazatin’s Chief Adviser IC Calaguas, and Executive Assistant IV Reina Manuel on September 12, 2024 had a brief discussion with ACPUSTA President Jerome Esguerra for the said celebration, pledging Mayor Lazatin’s support.
This is not the first time that Mayor Lazatin sent his personal greeting cakes and providing snacks and raffle prizes for the celebration of Teachers’ Day.
Mayor Lazatin also recently shared that the city government has allocated P5 million for public school teachers in the 2025 budget intended for their additional allowance and training fund.