The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) warns the public against a circulating post falsely claiming that residents may receive ₱5,000 to ₱8,000 in assistance by filling out a barangay form and contacting unverified mobile numbers.

This information is false and misleading. No such directive has been issued by the DILG. The mobile numbers listed in the post are not official and are not connected to any legitimate government program.

The Social Amelioration Program (SAP) is implemented solely by the DSWD through official, validated channels, with the DILG only assisting in local monitoring and no such program is currently active.

The public is advised to be vigilant. Do not provide personal information or sign documents based on social media posts that are unverified. Misinformation such as this creates confusion and opens opportunities for exploitation.

Those who deliberately spread fake information or misuse the name of the DILG for fraudulent purposes will be subject to legal action under the Cybercrime Prevention Act and other applicable laws.

For legitimate concerns, contact the DILG Public Assistance Center at (02) 8876-3454 local 6700.

Mag-ingat. Magsuri. Huwag magpaloko.

Original Article At: https://www.dilg.gov.ph/news/PUBLIC-ADVISORY/NC-2025-1138