Pampanga First District Congressman Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr., together with Chief Political Affairs Officer Reina Manuel, visited the Sitio Centro Public Market on Thursday, January 15, 2026, to show support for local vendors and small businesses in the community.

During the visit, Lazatin and Manuel purchased local products and engaged with market vendors, highlighting the importance of strengthening grassroots livelihood and promoting locally made goods.

Their visit was welcomed by Barangay Chairperson Cristina V. Pineda, along with barangay officials Marianne M. Panlilio and Danilo M. Pingul, who were also present at the public market.

Barangay Chairperson Pineda expressed her appreciation to Congressman Lazatin and Ms. Manuel for personally visiting the market and for their continued support for local vendors, products, and micro-entrepreneurs in Sitio Centro.