ANGELES CITY — Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. began the first Monday of the year with a packed grassroots schedule focused on public service.
At 7 a.m., Mayor Lazatin personally distributed P3,000 financial aid and Vitamin C supplements to 18 senior citizens—11 bedridden and seven aged 90-99 years old—in Barangay Lourdes Northwest.
Mayor Lazatin also spearheaded the anti-flu vaccination drive for seniors, pregnant women, and individuals with comorbidities.
Mayor Lazatin assured additional support through free medical check-ups and laboratory tests provided by the City Health Office headed by Dr. Verona Guevarra and Angeles City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office led by Rodolfo Simeon.
Immediately after, Mayor Lazatin inspected the ongoing construction of new facilities at the Rafael Lazatin Memorial Medical Center and monitored the government employees’ vaccination program at City Hall, where he received his own flu shot.
“Health is our foundation for progress. Ensuring our vulnerable sectors are protected helps us build a stronger, healthier community for the year ahead,” Lazatin emphasized.
City Councilor JC Aguas, Barangay Captain Nicanor Soriano, and OSCA Head Eduardo Torres joined the distribution, noting that this initiative has been a priority under Lazatin’s administration since 2019.
It is during Mayor Lazatin’s term that registered seniors consistently receive cash assistance and essential health services.
