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Lazatin to Angeleños: Let’s work together to end virus 

ANGELES CITY — “I appeal to each and every one of our fellow Angeleños and countrymen, let us not be overwhelmed with the big challenges and feeling of uncertainty that are confronting us. Instead let us continue working together in prioritizing the health and safety of one another.” 

Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. made this appeal during the city government’s celebration of the 124th Independence Day on June 12, 2022 at the Museo ng Kasaysayang Panlipunan ng Pilipinas.

During his speech, Lazatin repeatedly highlighted the sacrifices of all frontliners who endured the wrath of the global pandemic. 

“Sa simpleng pagsuot ng facemask at pagsunod ng mga regulasyon nakakatulong po tayo sa pagpapantili ng kaligtasan ng bawat isa,” Lazatin said. 

Lazatin also shared the efforts of the city government in thanking these frontliners, such as the salary increase of the nurses and midwives in the face of the pandemic. 

“Still we can never thank these people enough. Their heroics are proof that there are other ways to contribute to community building,” Lazatin said. 

Lazatin furthered that they have served as a vital instrument in fighting the virus, and protecting all Angeleños. 

“They showed us that small but concrete actions contribute to community building,” Lazatin mentioned. 

On June 9, 2022, Lazatin  also raised the monthly honoraria of 150 City Health volunteers — 50 Barangay Health Workers, 50 Barangay Nutrition Scholars, and 50 Barangay Population Officers — starting July 1, 2022. 

Anneleen Antonio-Sugui, City Tourism Officer-in-Charge, meanwhile asserted that the city government is giving full support in enriching both Kapampangan and Filipino history and culture. 

To recall, Philippine flags were installed as early as May 25, 2022 inside the premises of the City Hall Compound and its off-site offices. This is also a part of the city’s participation in the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP)’s Salute to a Clean Flag movement. 

The Abacan Bridge was also filled with Independence Day lanterns which were installed by the City Engineering Office led by City Engineer Donato Dizon. 

Present during the ceremony are the National Historical Commission of the Philippines Commissioner Dr. Lino Dizon, Deputy Regional Director for Administration Police Brigadier General Narciso Domingo, CInsp Errick S Derro Angeles City Fire Director, PCol. Diosdado Fabian, Vice Mayor Ma. Vicenta Vega-Cabigting, and City Councilors Joan Crystal Aguas, Marino Bañola, Dan Lacson, Raco Del Rosario. 

Present as well were Department of Tourism Region 3 representative Maan Banawa, ABC President Jerry Alejandrino, SK Federation President Arnoah Prince Mandani, CIAC Vice President Irish C. Calaguas, Executive Assistant IV Reina C. Manuel, Sto. Rosario Barangay Captain Renato Cosme, Department Heads and Heads of Office, including City Auditor Amelita L. Inovero, Former City Budget Officer Corazon Ayson, City Social Welfare Officer Edna Duaso, City Human Resource Managent Officer Rowena Yambao, City Planning And Development Officer Ami Victoria Dacanay, Concurrent OIC General Services Office/ BPLD Evangeline Malonzo, Gender and Development Office OIC Mina Cabiles, Angeles City Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office Head Irish B. Llego, City Nutrition Office Head Jermaine Jam Aguila, and Command Center and Information Technology Division (ICTD) Office Head Michael Lising.

Also attending the celebration were Kuliat Foundation Inc. President Lincoln M. Baluyut, Vice President Cecile Lazatin, Secretary Jing Torno and Advisory Council member Carmen McTavish, and Museum Curator National Historical Commission of the Philippines Bettina Arriola.

The Angeles University Foundation Performing Arts – the Concert Chorus and Dance Troupe performed for the celebration. The Concert Chorus boys sang the Philippine National Anthem, led and arranged by Boron Garcia and Rommel Guina.

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