On January 7, 2025, Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. extended a warm welcome to Noreen Polintan, the newly-appointed Manager of Landbank Angeles City, during her courtesy visit at the Mayor’s Office Conference Room. The meeting marked the beginning of Polintan’s tenure, and it was an opportunity for the two to discuss future collaborations between the local government and the banking institution.
Accompanying Mayor Lazatin during the visit were Chief Adviser IC Calaguas, Secretary to the Mayor Raffy Angeles, Executive Assistant IV Reina Manuel, and City College President Dr. Frankie Villanueva. Their presence underscored the importance of the meeting and the city’s commitment to working closely with financial institutions for the benefit of local development.
Mayor Lazatin expressed his support for Polintan in her new role and emphasized the crucial role that Landbank plays in providing financial services to the residents and businesses of Angeles City. He also highlighted the significance of a strong partnership between the city government and the bank in advancing the economic progress of the area.
Polintan, for her part, expressed her gratitude to Mayor Lazatin and his team for the warm welcome. She conveyed her eagerness to foster a productive relationship with the city government and contribute to the financial growth of the community. Her appointment as Landbank City Manager is seen as a step toward strengthening the bank’s presence and services in Angeles City.
The courtesy visit allowed both parties to discuss potential areas for collaboration, particularly in the areas of public finance, loans for local businesses, and financial assistance for residents. The meeting also served as a platform for fostering open communication and ensuring that both the bank and the city government are aligned in their goals to uplift the community.
Mayor Lazatin assured Polintan that the city government is committed to providing support for initiatives that will help enhance the economic climate of Angeles City. He also expressed optimism that under Polintan’s leadership, Landbank will continue to play a pivotal role in providing accessible financial services to all sectors of society.
As the meeting concluded, both Mayor Lazatin and Polintan reiterated their commitment to working together to address the financial needs of the community. This partnership promises to bring about positive changes and further development for Angeles City in the years to come.
Source: Angeles City Information Office
