ANGELES CITY — “This is our promise — that no Angeleño, especially solo parents, will be left behind.”
No mere slogan but a personal commitment Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. has made with his constituents since assuming the mayorship in 2019.
Beginning the second week of January, the city government will undertake house-to-house distribution of P1,000 cash assistance and five kilos of rice to registered solo parents in the city.
A total of 2,500 registered solo parents across the city’s 33 barangays will benefit from this initiative, marking a positive start to the new year for the recipients.
Under the direct supervision of chief adviser IC Calaguas and Executive Assistant IV Reina Manue, the distribution will be carried out by key departments, including the office for senior citizens affairs led by Eduardo Torres, the gender and development office headed by Mina Cabiles, and the city nutrition office under OIC Francis De Guzman.
City solo parents affairs focal person Rebecca Peñaranda emphasized that the beneficiaries are those registered with the said office.
“This initiative shows that Mayor Lazatin never forgets the solo parents in our city. It’s heartwarming that we are among the first sectors prioritized this year. We are deeply grateful for this assistance, which addresses many of our essential needs,” Peñaranda said.
The program underscores the administration’s dedication to uplifting the lives of vulnerable sectors and ensuring that essential aid reaches those who need it most. Contributed file photos
