Pampanga First District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. is set to donate two months of his salary to fund a Free Casket Program for residents of the First District of Pampanga.
Through the program, relatives of indigent deceased residents from Angeles City, Mabalacat City, or Municipality of Magalang may avail of free caskets from the office of Lazatin, in partnership with Pangilinan Funeral Homes owned by Philip Pangilinan Samson.
Funds for the implementation of the program will be taken directly from Lazatin’s salary as Congressman.
The program is set to begin on September 1, 2025.
Residents wishing to avail of the program may visit Lazatin’s district office carrying the following documents: original and photocopy of the deceased’s Death Certificate, funeral contract, Certificate of Indigency from the deceased’s barangay, one valid government-issued ID of relatives of the deceased, and one valid government-issued ID of the deceased. In case the deceased is a minor, one of the parents should provide their valid government-issed ID.
Upon submission of the requirements, a dedicated social worker will conduct an interview of the relatives to assess their eligibility. Eligible applicants will be issued a Referral Letter, which they will present to Pangilinan Funeral Homes.
This program is a continuation of the Free Casket Program first implemented by Lazatin in Angeles City during his term as City Mayor.
