ANGELES CITY – On March 10, 2025, Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr. extended a warm welcome to the newly appointed Directors of the Angeles City Water District (ACWD), Voltaire Zalamea and Atty. Angelo Lopez III, during their visit to the Mayor’s Office Conference Room. The visit marked an important step in strengthening the city’s collaboration with the water district leadership as both parties discussed future plans for enhancing water services in the city.
During the meeting, Mayor Lazatin was joined by Executive Assistant IV Reina Manuel and representatives from the Angeles City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (ACDRRMO). The presence of these key officials highlighted the city’s support for the new ACWD directors and their important role in managing the city’s water infrastructure.
The newly appointed directors, Zalamea and Atty. Lopez, were given the opportunity to share their vision for the future of the Angeles City Water District. Their leadership is expected to help guide the district in addressing challenges such as water distribution, sustainability, and the city’s growing water needs.
Mayor Lazatin expressed his confidence in the capabilities of Zalamea and Atty. Lopez, recognizing their expertise and the critical role they will play in ensuring a stable and reliable water supply for the residents of Angeles City. The mayor emphasized the importance of collaboration between the city government and the water district in delivering essential services to the public.
The discussion centered on a range of issues affecting the water sector, including plans for infrastructure improvements, water conservation efforts, and expanding access to clean water across the city’s barangays. Both the mayor and the new directors agreed that addressing these concerns will require a unified effort between local government agencies and the water district.
Zalamea and Atty. Lopez expressed their appreciation for the warm welcome and the opportunity to engage with the mayor and other city officials. They reaffirmed their commitment to improving water services in Angeles City and outlined their plans to modernize the water district’s operations to better serve the community.
The visit concluded with a strong commitment from both the mayor and the ACWD directors to work together towards a sustainable future for Angeles City’s water supply. With the combined efforts of the city government and the newly appointed directors, residents can expect continued progress in improving water accessibility and infrastructure throughout the city.
Source: Angeles City Information Office
