DSWD warns against scammers impersonating officials in Central Visayas
Scammers have been impersonating officials from the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas, including using the name of Regional Director Shalaine Lucero to solicit money from residents and suppliers. Lucero confirmed to local media in Cebu on Dec. 9, 2025, that these incidents were deliberate attempts to exploit vulnerable communities and warned the public to remain vigilant against such schemes. DSWD 7 highlighted that it maintained strict transparency in all its operations.
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00:00I received that information that the regional director is needed at DSWD.
00:13It uses another name, but there was also several callers
00:20that the supplier said that the R&D wants to work with different activities.
00:32In other words, people are using my name to generate funds
00:37in the guise that they are the regional director.
00:40We have denied this several times.
00:48In fact, I posted to the Facebook page saying that the regional director did not, has not, and will not
00:58authorize anyone to ask for money, for any support, even gifts to anyone, especially suppliers.
01:08So, there is no such thing under our administration.
01:12In fact, transparent ang atong administration.
01:17Apig na diha kung ang DSWD recognize as a performing agency
01:22and there is a corresponding cash price,
01:25it is deposited with the cashier to be used for the improvement of the field office
01:30because we have received several recognition with corresponding cash price.
01:34Pinana ang atong transparency and we report that to every member of the DSWD family.
01:40So, wala tayo gisubo o ginaod.
01:43Manawagan din ko sa publiko.
01:45Kung nain ko tawag ninyo kung gamit na siya din yung lucero,
01:48please report it to us.
01:50We have posted the number.
01:51And please tell them that there is no such authority provided to anyone to make such a campaign for donation or asking for any monetary or if kind.
02:08So, wala头 sa purang tulog na supplier na mga ay natawagan.
02:17Sila may na-conserve.
02:18In fact, ang ilang comment ni Iod,
02:21First, the regional director of Visaya is the name of the Tinagalog.
02:25The regional director of Visaya is the name of the regional director.
02:29Because we have a no contact policy under the procurement law.
02:33I have never talked to any supplier. I have not met those suppliers.
02:37We did not have the chance to discuss.
02:39But I remember before, in the suppliers forum,
02:43and the intention of which is just to put across the message,
02:46telling all the suppliers,
02:48do not attempt to give to any, even the members of the bids and awards committee of the DSWP.
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