The Angeles City Government, led by Mayor Carmelo “Jon” Lazatin II, convened a joint meeting of the City Peace and Order Council (CPOC), Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC), and Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (TF-ELCAC) on January 22, 2026, at the Angeles City Command Center.
The meeting brought together key city departments and partner agencies to review developments in peace and order, public safety, anti-illegal drug initiatives, and community development programs.
Mayor Lazatin underscored the importance of collaborative governance and citizen participation, emphasizing the city’s focus on long-term programs that promote safety, rehabilitation, and improved quality of life for Angeleños.
Reports presented during the meeting showed that most previously identified concerns have been resolved, particularly those related to illegal drugs and community safety. The Angeles City Police Office (ACPO), led by PCOL Joselito E. Villarosa Jr., reported continued declines in both index and non-index crimes, citing enhanced patrol operations, barangay CCTV mirroring, and crime prevention initiatives.
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) discussed measures addressing personnel deployment and fire truck accessibility, while the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) provided updates on decongestion efforts at the Angeles City District Jail, including plans to improve detainee management and rehabilitation services.
The Angeles City Traffic and Development Office (ACTDO) presented accomplishments in road safety improvements, traffic clearing operations, and the removal of low-hanging cables. The office also outlined future infrastructure and traffic management plans aimed at improving safety for motorists and pedestrians.
On anti-illegal drug efforts, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) reported positive developments in its ongoing operations. The Angeles City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ACADAC) shared updates on community-based rehabilitation programs, including trauma counseling, family-centered psychoeducation, livelihood initiatives, organic farming, and self-sustaining projects.
Meanwhile, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reported accomplishments in TF-ELCAC operations, particularly in localized peacebuilding and conflict resolution. Support agencies, including the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), City Council, and City Information Office (CIO), also presented updates on community coordination, public information campaigns, and stakeholder engagement.
The meeting concluded with the approval of resolutions on the utilization of confidential funds, continued barangay-level monitoring, and the strengthening of peace and order measures across the city.
City officials reiterated Angeles City’s commitment to maintaining a safe, orderly, and resilient community for all Angeleños.
