Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. is set to receive the Climate Hero Award from the Climate Change Commission, in line with his efforts and dedication to enhance climate resilience and sustainability in Angeles City.

In a letter dated today, 01 August 2024, Commissioner Albert Dela Cruz, Sr.recognized Mayor Lazatin’s steadfast commitment to environmental stewardship and resilience-building efforts.

“We believe your achievements not only benefit Angeles City but also serve as inspiration to cities globally,” Dela Cruz stated in the letter.

Dela Cruz also mentioned Mayor Lazatin’s visionary leadership and commitment to sustainable urban development which garnered international acclaim, particularly with the city’s selection by UN Habitat as a partner in the Building Climate Resiliency through Urban Plans and Designs Project.

The said awarding is set on 27 August 2024.

It has been a flagship program of Mayor Lazatin to push for environmental protection and preservation, especially with the massive reforestation of the Angeles City Watershed which to date has 79,715 trees planted.

This project is being supervised by his trusted Chief Adviser IC Calaguas and Executive Assistant IV Reina Manuel.