The 27 awards and citations received during his two (2 ) terms and in the past five (5) highlighted the State of the City Address delivered by Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. earlier today.
“For the past five years — three and a half years spent in a pandemic — the city government received a total of 27 awards and citations, a testament of our commitment to quality public service,” Lazatin said.
Among the recent feathers in the cap of Mayor Lazatin was Angeles City being hailed as one of the largest urban economies in the world, ranking 5th in the Philippines, according to the UK-based thinktank Oxford Economics.
Apart from this are notable awards recognizing the leadership of Mayor Lazatin, among which are the Seal of Good Local Governance, SubayBAYANI, Gawad Kalasag and Gawad Makabata, while the city was a National Finalist for Walang Gutom through the Walang Plastikan: Plastik Palit Bigas project.
Lazatin said during his SOCA that these awards were achieved with the help of all Department Heads, Chief of Offices and his fellow government employees, which kept the firebrand leadership of Lazatin burning.
“With great pride and optimism, I can state that with the help of all Department Heads, Chief of Offices and his fellow government employees, we have kept the firebrand of our leadership burning,” Lazatin delivered. “This is imminent with the numerous recognitions and citations the city government received from prestigious government and non-government organizations here in our country and abroad.”
Lazatin thanked their support and dedication, making them the true and modern heroes, also citing the Angeles City Council led by Vice Mayor Ma. Vicenta Vega-Cabigting, and the Barangay officials.
“I take this opportunity to thank the men and women of Angeles City Hall, the Angeles City Council led by Vice Mayor Ma. Vicenta Vega-Cabigting, and the Barangay officials and employees for their support to our administration and dedication to their sworn duties to each Angeleño,” Lazatin said.
“Kayong lahat na kawani at kasamahan ko dito sa pamamahala ng Lungsod Angeles ang mga makabago at tunay na bayani,” Lazatin added. “I can never thank you enough.”
Lazatin, while having exactly 344 days in the city hall office, said he will not slow down, rather, will remain steadfast more than ever and hold true his promise that “No Angeleño will be left behind.”
