Angeles City marked the celebration of National Children’s Month with the State of the Children’s Address held at the Angeles City Library on November 27, 2025, led by Mayor Carmelo “Jon” Lazatin II. The event gathered Vice Mayor B. Rivera, Councilors Atty. Jeselle Dayrit, Niknok Bañola, Aaron Pineda, and Maricel Morales, along with educators, parents, community leaders, and young learners to highlight the city’s ongoing commitment to child protection and development.

The program opened with an invocation by Camia Day Care Center and a special performance by the Baby Huey Day Care Center, winner of the City Children’s Month Cheerdance Competition and 3rd Runner-Up in the Regional celebration. Representatives from Bahay Pag-Asa Angeles City also performed a song that underscored the city’s inclusive support for children in need of care and guidance.

During his address, Mayor Lazatin recognized Angeles City’s distinction as a national finalist for the Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities under the Highly Urbanized Cities category. He outlined the city’s accomplishments and future plans for child welfare, citing programs on expanded health services, strengthened child protection mechanisms, enhanced early childhood education, and livelihood assistance for families to foster supportive environments for children.

Mayor Lazatin also expressed gratitude to teachers, day care workers, social workers, barangay officials, and partner organizations for their dedication to creating a safer and more nurturing city for young Angeleños. A Pledge of Commitment was later signed by the Mayor, members of the City Council, and the Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC), reinforcing the city’s unified efforts to advance children’s rights and well-being.

Closing the program, Francis D. Deguzman emphasized the shared responsibility of families, schools, and local leaders in raising empowered, protected, and confident Batang Angeleño.