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Angeles City mayor criticized for delayed class suspension decision
Social media users have criticized Angeles City Mayor Carmelo Lazatin II for announcing a suspension of classes late Tuesday, with many arguing the decision came too late given weather conditions that had persisted overnight.
LSN Philippines ·
MABALACAT CITY, Pampanga — More than 2,000 online users took to social media to express frustration with Angeles City's delayed announcement suspending classes on Tuesday, contending that Mayor Carmelo Lazatin II should have made the decision earlier in the day.
Commenters noted that adverse weather conditions had been present since Monday night, raising questions about why the suspension announcement did not come sooner. "Did the mayor just wake up? The weather has been bad since last night," one commenter remarked in the local vernacular, reflecting widespread sentiment among residents.
The delayed suspension prompted criticism that students and families were left in uncertainty during the early morning hours when decisions about attending classes are typically made. Residents argued that earlier notification would have allowed families adequate time to adjust their plans.
The suspension of classes is a common precautionary measure in the Philippines during severe weather events. Local officials typically announce such decisions in the early morning to give students, parents, and educators sufficient time to prepare.