ANGELES CITY – A total of 68 daycare centers and 13 computer laboratories in the 1st District of Pampanga are set to receive a total of P220 million in funding from the Department of Public Works and Highways for year 2026, Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. announced on Jan. 8.
The cities of Angeles and Mabalacat along with Magalang municipality have been allotted P50 million each for the construction of child development centers in their respective localities.
Mabalacat has been allotted with P40 million and Magalang with P30 million for the construction of computer laboratories in public high schools.
“Sa tulong ng pondo mula sa DPWH, mauumpisahan nating tuparin ang pangako na ipaayos ang lahat ng daycare centers at magkaroon ng computer labs sa public high schools sa Unang Distrito,” enthused Lazatin.
In August last year, Lazatin revealed that would request the DPWH for P260 million to fund the rehabilitation of all 173 daycare centers and another P200 million to fund the construction of computer labs in 19 public high schools in the First District in 2026. These projects were discussed during the solon’s meeting with District Engineer Arnold Ocampo of the DPWH Pampanga 3rd District Engineering Office facilitated by Lazatin’s chief adviser IC Calaguas and chief political affairs officer Reina Manuel.
The repair of the daycare centers shall include the installation of two HP air-conditioners and a smart TV – at least 55 inches in size – in each day care center.
Currently, there are 78 daycare centers in Angeles City, 62 in Mabalacat City, and 33 in Magalang town.
According to Lazatin, funding for the remaining daycare centers not included this year will be requested in next year’s national budget.
“It is always my intention to make learning more conducive by providing a better learning environment, especially to our pre-schoolers,” Lazatin said. “Even back when I was a city mayor, my priority has always been schools and learning institutions. This is why it is also our priority in requesting for national funding.”
During his mayoralty, Lazatin spearheaded the repair of day care centers, amounting to P5 million, and the construction of 16 computer laboratories in various public high schools in Angeles City worth P50 million. Team Lazatin Media
