Gasataya calls out disinformation on suspension of classes

July 22, 2025

During Monday’s press conference with Bacolod Mayor Greg Gasataya and some department heads.* (**NDB photo)**

Mayor Greg Gasataya has called out those behind the disinformation on social media regarding announcements on weather-related suspension of classes in Bacolod City.

In a press briefing, Gasataya said there were those spreading wrong information that the city government announced classes had been suspended on Monday but no such announcement came from him or the City Mayor’s Office.

“I already asked the City Legal Office to coordinate with the National Bureau of Investigation to investigate this matter. It creates chaos and anxiety for the parents and the children. We appeal to everyone not to do this,” he said.

Gasataya said the public or the Bacolodnons can check his personal Facebook page “Greg Gasataya” for announcements on his activities as the city mayor.

“We also send information to media outlets,” he added.

On Monday morning, the city government’s official Facebook page “Bacolod -Stronger Together” issued a disclaimer about the fake announcement of suspension of classes.

A Facebook post, using publicity material similar to the announcement of the suspension of classes in the city on July 17 and 18, circulated among groups and pages.

“The city has not issued any suspension of classes today, July 21, 2025. The latest 5 a.m. update from PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) does not warrant a suspension based on existing Department of Education guidelines. However, parents or guardians have the discretion to send their students to school or not for their welfare or safety,” the disclaimer said.* (Nanette Guadalquiver/PNA)