June 19, 2024 - The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is cautioning beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) about a fake Facebook post claiming to show official payout dates and recipient names.
"We've received reports of a viral post with unauthorized information, including payout dates and supposed recipient names," said DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, who heads the Disaster Response Management Group and serves as the agency's spokesperson.
The DSWD emphasizes that this information did not come from any of their official channels and could mislead beneficiaries. The agency assures the public that they strictly adhere to the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and never share beneficiary details publicly.
How to Get Official Updates
For accurate information on 4Ps payouts, beneficiaries are advised to check the following official sources:
- Department of Social Welfare and Development Facebook page: DSWD Pantawid Pamilya Facebook page
- City/Municipal Links (C/MLs) with assistance from Parent Leaders (PLs) in their areas
- Landbank of the Philippines Facebook page (for announcements after cash grants are credited)
Stay Vigilant
The DSWD urges beneficiaries to be critical of information they see online and to rely solely on official sources for updates. They recommend following the DSWD and Landbank's official social media pages for accurate information.