Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. announced on October 25, 2024, that part of the proceeds from this year’s Tigtigan Terakan Keng Dalan (TTKD) Festival will be donated to aid the Bicol region, recently impacted by Tropical Storm Kristine.
Mayor Lazatin made the announcement during TTKD’s opening ceremony, following a discussion with JCI Culiat Foundation Chairperson Jean McTavish to organize the donation.
“Nag-usap na po kami ng JCI, sa pangunguna po ng aking Ate Jean, na portion po ng proceeds ng TTKD ay mapupunta sa ating mga kababayan sa Bicol, na nasalanta ng bagyong Kristine,” Lazatin shared.
Joining Lazatin in the TTKD opening parade were First District Representative Carmelo “Jon” Lazatin II, City Councilors, Chief Adviser IC Calaguas, Executive Assistant IV Reina Manuel, and other city officials, along with JCI Culiat representatives.
In addition to the proceeds, the city has launched the “Tulong Angeleño para sa mga Bikolanos” relief campaign. To kickstart donations, Mayor Lazatin is providing P100,000 worth of diapers and canned goods, with Chief Adviser Calaguas and Executive Assistant Manuel contributing an additional P50,000 worth of relief goods.
Notably, the Angeles City government also extended assistance to Bicol in 2020 to support victims of Typhoon Rolly.
