ANGELES CITY, Pampanga – “By December 2024, there will be no CCTV blind spots left in Angeles City.”
Thus assured Angeles City Mayor Carmelo G. Lazatin, Jr. during the meeting held with the Korean community here on September 11, 2024 at the Royce Hotel, Clark Freeport Zone.
“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.”
“I have also instructed the Angeles City Police Office and the Angeles City Tourist Auxiliary to maintain an additional presence in Korea Town to monitor safety and further prevent crime,” Lazatin added.
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.
The meeting with the Korean Community was held following recent isolated cases of criminal acts committed against members of the Korean community.
“The Korean community has been a long-standing and important figure in the development of Angeles,” said Lazatin.
“The City Government of Angeles remains steadfast in our commitment to preserving peace and order, promoting welfare, and protecting the safety of Angelenos – which includes the Korean Community,” he added.
Also present during the meeting are 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.