MULING nagpaalala ang Department of Education na walang tao o entity ang pinahintulutan nitong manghingi ng pera o donasyon mula sa publiko at iba pang organisasyon.

“Please be informed that the DepEd and its Executive Committee have not authorized any person or entity to solicit money for whatever purpose,” sabi ng DepEd.

“The Office of the Undersecretary for Finance alerts the public, especially the Finance Strand’s internal and external stakeholders, about individuals or entities communicating with them to illegally solicit money, request for contributions, or ask for donations using the name of said office and the undersigned,” ayon pa sa DepEd.

Inilalaan ng DepEd ang karapatan na magsampa ng mga karampatang kaso — kriminal, sibil at administratibo — sa mga mapanlinlang na indibidwal at entity.

Kaugnay nito, hinimok ng DepEd ang publiko at iba pang kinauukulan na i-report kaagad ang mga katulad na pangyayari.

“All concerned are hereby advised to be cautious and not to deal with unscrupulous person/s or entities asking for donation, personal information, or account confirmation using the name of the Office of the Undersecretary for Finance, any DepEd Executive Committee or official, or any DepEd office.”