Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. acknowledged the Filipino-Chinese communityโs significant contributions to the cityโs economic growth and social development during a luncheon held in their honor to celebrate the Chinese New Year on January 29, 2025.
The mayor also expressed gratitude to Pampanga Vice Governor Lilia โNanayโ Pineda for initiating the event, reinforcing his administrationโs commitment to inclusive governance and collaboration between the public and private sectors.
โThis is the first time in my tenure as mayor that weโve held a luncheon for the Chinese New Year,โ Lazatin remarked, reflecting on his six years in office.
In his speech, Mayor Lazatin highlighted the administrationโs achievements, including maintaining stable business and property tax rates while expanding the cityโs budget, made possible by the consistent tax payments from local businesses.
๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฒ
The mayor also emphasized ongoing sustainability efforts, such as the installation of solar panels in government offices, barangays, and primary healthcare facilities. Currently, 1,500 streetlights across the city are powered by solar energy.
On public safety, Mayor Lazatin noted the expansion of the cityโs CCTV network, which is now monitored 24/7, and the launch of the Angeleรฑo Alerto 24/7 Mobile App โ POGI (Personal On-Call Guard Interface), aimed at improving emergency response.
๐๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐๐๐ญ๐ฌ
Major infrastructure projects are underway, including the conversion of Belen Homesite Elementary School into the cityโs first fully solar-powered public school. The seven-story expansion of Rafael Lazatin Memorial Medical Center (RLMMC) is also in progress, which will enhance healthcare services in the city. Additionally, six new primary healthcare facilities are being built, bringing the total to 15 once completed.
โAs I approach the final five months of my term, I assure you that my dedication to providing quality service will not waver,โ Mayor Lazatin pledged to the attendees.
He concluded his speech by extending his best wishes for the Chinese New Year and reiterating Angeles Cityโs commitment to continued growth through collaboration and innovation.
