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Lawmaker calls for CHEd probe into alleged animal cruelty by school dean
A Pampanga congressman has urged the Commission on Higher Education to investigate allegations that a private school administrator in Angeles City was involved in animal abuse. The request comes after a dog allegedly suffered mistreatment by the school official.
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Pampanga 1st District Representative Carmelo Lazatin Jr. has formally petitioned the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) to launch an investigation into allegations of animal cruelty involving a dean from a private institution in Angeles City. In correspondence dated October 7, Lazatin called on CHEd Chairperson Shirley Agrupis to examine the alleged involvement of the school official in the torture of a dog.
The congressman's request marks an escalation in the matter, bringing the case to the attention of the government agency responsible for overseeing higher education institutions in the country. CHEd's mandate includes ensuring that academic institutions maintain standards of conduct and discipline among their administrative personnel.
The specific circumstances surrounding the alleged animal cruelty incident remain under scrutiny. Lazatin's intervention suggests growing concern within local government about the conduct of the school official and the institution's response to the allegations.
The case underscores broader issues regarding accountability within private educational institutions and their officials' adherence to ethical standards. As the matter moves through the regulatory process, CHEd is expected to determine the veracity of the allegations and recommend appropriate actions.