ANGELES CITY – Following recent isolated cases of criminal acts committed against members of the Korean community, Mayor Carmelo Lazatin Jr. assured Korean leaders of the community’s safety, with the city’s peace and order iniatiatives in place.
During a meeting with the Korean Community held at the Royce Hotel on Sept. 11, Lazatin said the city government “remains steadfast in its commitment to preserve peace and order, promote the welfare, and protect the safety of Angelenos – which includes the Korean Community.”
According to Lazatin, the Korean community has been a long-standing and important figure in the development of Angeles City.
Pampanga Vice Governor Lilia Pineda, who co-organized the event, was also present during the meeting and ensured the support of the Provincial Government in maintaining peace and order in the province.
“Kami ni Governor, kasama si Mayor Lazatin, we will ensure your safety,” Pineda said.
Lazatin also vowed that by December 2024, there will be no CCTV blind spots left in Angeles City.
“To date, a total of 186 CCTVs have been installed in Angeles City and I have ordered the installation of additional security cameras in another 67 sites,” said Lazatin. “The installation of 1,500 solar lights in all major and secondary roads in the city will also be finished by October 2024.”
The mayor has also instructed the Angeles City Police Office and the Angeles City Tourist Auxiliary to maintain additional presence in Korea Town to monitor safety and further prevent crime.
Also present during the meeting were Barangay Captains Luz Nava of Malabanias, Joseph Ponce of Balibago, and Augusto Flores of Anunas; Angeles City Police Office (ACPO) City Director PCOL. Amado Mendoza, Jr.; ACPO Station 4 Commander PMAJ. Marlon Ventus; and the President of the Korean Community in Angeles City, JP Choi.
