Carmelo Lazatin Sr.


Carmelo Feliciano Lazatin Sr., also known as Tarzan Lazatin, 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 [Mayor of Angeles City|Angeles City|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. He studied mechanical engineering at the University of Santo Tomas, graduating in 1954.

Political career

Congressman

Lazatin was member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines representing the 1st district of Pampanga from 1987 and 1998. From 2007 onward, he was again a member of the House of Representatives as a member of Lakas-CMD from 2007 to 2013.
As a congressman, he built resettlement centers in Pampanga's 1st district. He also authored Republic Act 10164 which converted the town of Mabalacat into a city.

Mayor of Angeles City

From 1998 to 2007, he was elected as Mayor of Angeles City for three consecutive terms.

Barangay politics

In October 2018, Lazatin became a barangay captain of Balibago after he defeated his opponent Tess Mamac, the wife of then-outgoing Balibago barangay captain Rodelio Mamac until his death.

Death

Lazatin died on December 12, 2018, due to cardiac arrest at his residence at Barangay Telebastagan in San Fernando, Pampanga, and was cremated.