DSWD warns public against mocking relief goods

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is warning the public against spreading false information and making jokes about family food packs and other relief items.

According to Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao, such actions can impede the efficient and transparent delivery of aid and disrespect the dignity of recipients.

Dumlao urged the public to stop creating social media posts that mock the distribution of aid, as these trivialized government and humanitarian relief efforts.

The statement followed an incident where a netizen in Davao Oriental posted a video allegedly selling DSWD food packs, later admitting it was a joke and apologizing after deleting the post.