This is relative to text messages similar to the images appearing herein which are being circulated regarding the implementation of the SOCIAL AMELIORATION CASH SUPPORT TO SENIOR CITIZENS. The senders would usually say that the receiver of the text message is a beneficiary and that he or she should send an email to the administrator for a briefing to a given email address. We would like to inform the public that these messages are not from DSWD Field Office VI. Currently, we are not implementing the Social Amelioration Program because its implementation has already been finished. What we have been implementing lately is the Special AICS or Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation. Most of the LGUs have already concluded the payout in their areas. Should there be concerns, issues should be raised to the respective Local Government Units. WE WOULD LIKE TO CAUTION THE PUBLIC FROM PROVIDING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS AND OTHER PERSONAL INFORMATION TO THESE TEXT SENDERS WHICH CAN LEAD YOU TO BE POSSIBLY VICTIMIZED BY SCAMMERS. ONLY GIVE YOUR INFORMATION TO TRUSTED PEOPLE.

MA. EVELYN B. MACAPOBRE, CESO III

Regional Director