With the onset of the rainy season, incoming Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso assured the announcements on suspension of classes will be made as early as the night before and at the latest, at 4 a.m. on the day itself.
Citing the General Welfare Clause, particularly Section 16 of the Local Government Code, Domagoso said the local government might exercise authority where the general welfare of its citizens is concerned.
“Hindi naman mga frogmen ang ating mga estudyante so bakit natin sila pasusuungin sa baha?” Domagoso said.
The need for properly timed announcements of class suspension was brought to his attention during town hall meetings, he added.
He also expressed concern for the safety of the students who are forced to wade in floodwaters, in addition to their transportation money going to waste if the announcements come late.
Domagoso also said that he plans to talk with private school operators on the matter, saying the city government may possibly exercise administrative supervision when it comes to the issue at hand. (Erma Edera)
