Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. continued his annual holiday tradition by distributing Christmas tokens to 4,738 barangay officials across the city’s 33 barangays. Each official received ham and a 5-kilo sack of rice, symbolizing the mayor’s gratitude for their dedication and service.

“This is a simple way to show appreciation for their invaluable efforts in ensuring the progress of Angeles City,” Mayor Lazatin shared.

𝑇𝑜𝑘𝑒𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝐺𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑒
The distribution highlights Mayor Lazatin’s commitment to recognizing the hard work of barangay officials, who play a vital role in local governance and community development.

Representing the mayor in the distribution were Executive Assistant IV Reina Manuel, Councilor Atty. Arvin Suller, Gender and Development (GAD) Office Head Mina Cabiles, Association of Barangay Captains President Kap. Dan Nacu, and former Angeles City Public Cemetery Head Philip Samson.

The initiative reached officials in all 33 barangays, including: – Sapangbato (71), Margot (148), Anunas (151), Cuayan (121), Pampang (236), Sta. Trinidad (94), Cutcut (215), San Nicolas (134), Lourdes Northwest (103), Agapito Del Rosario (78), Virgen Delos Remedios (73) and Claro M. Recto (61) .

Other barangays that received their Christmas treats include Lourdes Sur East (81), Lourdes Sur (43), Sto. Rosario (78), San Jose (100), Pulung Bulu (98), Sto. Domingo (132), Sto. Cristo (73), Salapungan (92), Ninoy Aquino (109), and Pandan (138).

Barangay officials from Mining (78), Capaya (159), Tabun (110), Pulung Maragul (167), Sapalibutad (122), Pulung Cacutud (188), Cutud (120), Balibago (574), Malabanias (472), Sta. Teresita (109), and Amsic (210) also received the holiday tokens.

𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎 𝑀𝑒𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛
Mayor Lazatin’s yearly tradition of giving back to barangay officials reflects his appreciation for their tireless efforts in building a better community. This gesture not only spreads holiday cheer but also strengthens the bond between the local government and its barangay leaders.