FIRST DISTRICT, Pampanga – Following the structural integrity inspections of schools, Congressman Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. requested the Department of Public and Works and Highways (DPWH) Pampanga 3rd District Engineering Office, led by Engr. Arnold Ocampo, to conduct inspections of all bridges, pedestrian overpass/footbridges, malls, and hospitals in the First District, in coordination with the respective Building Officials of each locality.
“Tapos ng mga eskwelahan, hiniling din po natin sa DPWH, through Secretary Vince Dizon at Engr. Arnold Ocampo ng Pampanga 3rd District Office, na magsagawa ng inspeksyon ng structural safety ng mga tulay, footbridge, ospital, at malls sa Unang Distrito. Makikipagtulungan din po tayo sa mga Building Official ng bawat lokalidad para isagawa ang inspeksyon” Lazatin said.
“Ginagawa po natin ito para siguraduhin ang kaligtasan ng ating mga residente, at para maibsan ang kanilang pag-aalala,” he said.
On October 15, 2025, Lazatin joined the DPWH in the structural integrity inspections of Anunas Elementary School in Angeles City, Sta. Ines Elementary School in Mabalacat City, and Dolores National High School in Magalang.
The inspections were conducted following Lazatin’s request, due to the recent successive earthquakes in various parts of the country.
All schools in the First District will undergo inspection in the coming days, beginning with Angeles City on October 16.
On October 13, 2025, Lazatin also filed House Resolution No. 368 requesting the Department of Education (DepEd) to postpone face-to-face classes and shift to alternative modes of learning, such as modules and online classes, for a period of at least two weeks in public and private schools nationwide to give time for the formulation of guidelines on disaster and emergency preparedness and response in schools.
