On January 9, 2025, the Angeles City Government, under the leadership of Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr., launched a house-to-house distribution of P3,000 financial assistance and Vitamin C supplements to bedridden senior citizens and those aged 90 to 99 years old in Barangay Pampang. This initiative specifically targeted 19 bedridden senior citizens and four elderly residents in this age group.
Accompanying Mayor Lazatin during the distribution were City Councilor Dr. Mich Bonifacio and members of the Barangay Pampang Council, led by Barangay Captain Carlos Dela Cruz. The officials worked together to ensure that the elderly recipients received their much-needed assistance directly at their homes.
In total, 664 registered bedridden senior citizens and 612 senior citizens aged 90 to 99 years old from all 33 barangays across Angeles City will benefit from this program. In addition to the cash aid and Vitamin C supplements, these elderly residents will also receive free medical check-ups and laboratory tests provided by the City Health Office and the Angeles City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office.
Mayor Lazatin emphasized that this initiative aims to continue prioritizing the welfare of the elderly, particularly those who are bedridden or in their advanced years. This marks another step in his administration’s commitment to improving the quality of life for the city’s senior citizens, ensuring they receive proper care and attention in their time of need.
The distribution was led by the Office for Senior Citizens Affairs, under the guidance of Eduardo Torres. He noted that this program had been ongoing since 2019 when Mayor Lazatin assumed office, with cash aid and health supplements becoming a regular feature of the city’s senior citizen welfare programs.
Torres also highlighted that this initiative was the first of its kind in the city, noting that it is during Mayor Lazatin’s tenure that registered senior citizens began receiving financial aid and health supplements, including Vitamin C, on a regular basis.
The welfare of the elderly has always been a top priority for Mayor Lazatin. Through continued support and programs like this one, the city government is making significant strides in ensuring that elderly residents, particularly those with health challenges, receive the care, assistance, and recognition they deserve.
Source: Angeles City Information Office
