ANGELES CITY, Philippines – While ex-mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. left Angeles City with over ₱1.5 billion in cash, Mabalacat City was reportedly left nearly bankrupt by former mayor Crisostomo Garbo. The stark contrast emerged as the Commission on Audit confirmed Angeles City’s healthy finances, while current Mabalacat officials struggle with depleted funds and unpaid obligations inherited from Garbo’s administration.
