Carmelo Lazatin Sr.
Carmelo Lazatin | |
|---|---|
 Lazatin in 2018 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Pampanga's 1st congressional district | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Nepomuceno |
| Succeeded by | Yeng Guiao |
| In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | District re-established Post last held by Jose B. Lingad |
| Succeeded by | Francis Nepomuceno |
| 31st Mayor of Angeles City | |
| In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007 | |
| Vice Mayor | Ricardo Zalamea |
| Preceded by | Maximo Sangil |
| Succeeded by | Francis Nepomuceno |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 28, 1934 Angeles, Pampanga, Philippine Islands |
| Died | December 12, 2018 (aged 84) San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines |
| Political party | Lakas–CMD |
| Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban |
| Spouse | Iluminada Gurion |
| Domestic partner | Ofelia Bautista |
| Children | 9, including Carmelo Jr. and Carmelo II |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas |
| Occupation | Politician, businessman |
Carmelo Feliciano "Tarzan" Lazatin Sr. (June 28, 1934 – December 12, 2018) was a Filipino politician and businessman who served as the Representative of the first district of Pampanga from 2007 to 2013; he previously served in the same position from 1987 to 1998. He also served as the 29th City Mayor of Angeles City from 1998 to 2007.
Early life and education
Lazatin was born on June 28, 1934, in the then-municipality of Angeles in Pampanga to Rafael Lazatin and Loreto Feliciano.[1] He studied mechanical engineering at the University of Santo Tomas, graduating in 1954.
Political career
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Lazatin was member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines representing the 1st district of Pampanga from 1987 and 1998. From 1998 to 2007, he was Mayor of Angeles City. From 2007 onward, he was again a member of the House of Representatives as a member of Lakas-CMD from 2007 to 2013.[2]
As a congressman, he built resettlement centers in Pampanga's 1st district.[2] He also authored Republic Act 10164 which converted the town of Mabalacat into a city.[2][3]
Death
Lazatin died on December 12, 2018, due to cardiac arrest at his residence at Barangay Telebastagan in San Fernando, Pampanga, and was cremated.[2][4]
References
- ^ Manabat, Ashley (December 12, 2018). "Tarzan Lazatin, 84 5-term congressman, 3-term city mayor". Punto! Central Luzon. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Navales, Reynaldo G. (December 12, 2018). "Ex-Pampanga city mayor Lazatin dies of cardiac arrest". SunStar Publishing Inc. Philippine News Agency. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ "SC: Conversion of town into city does not interrupt three-term rule". Manila Bulletin. February 13, 2019. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ Navales, Reynaldo G. (December 13, 2019). "Loved ones, friends remember Tarzan on his death anniversary". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
