Liloan Mayor Christina Garcia Frasco, spokesperson of Vice President-elect Sara Z. Duterte. (PNA file photo)
DAVAO CITY – The office of Vice President-elect Sara Duterte warned the public Wednesday about people misrepresenting themselves as her representatives to collect advance payments for Department of Education (DepEd) projects.
Liloan Mayor Christina Garcia Frasco, Duterte's spokesperson, said the fraudulent scheme is targeting DepEd's contractors and suppliers.
Frasco said the Vice President-elect, who is also the incoming DepEd secretary, has neither spoken nor negotiated with any contractors or suppliers.
“The incoming Secretary of Education has not nor will never designate anyone to talk to or negotiate with contractors and suppliers to engage in corrupt activities—smearing her reputation and tarnishing the image of the entire DepEd and the thousands of people working hard under the organization,” Frasco said in a statement.
Frasco also urged the contractors, suppliers, and the public to exercise prudence when dealing with individuals or groups claiming to represent Duterte.
She also appealed to the public to report any suspicious activities concerning the DepEd to authorities. (PNA)
