DSWD-NCR cautions public vs fake news on educational aid

MANILA, Philippines --- The Department of Social Welfare Development-National Capital Region (DSWD-NCR) on Thursday cautioned the public against fake news regarding the educational assistance it is giving out to indigent students in light of the resumption of classes. It reminded the public to be wary of any information that they receive regarding the aid, saying the DSWD-NCR is the only one authorized to give them information on the matter. "[Ito ay] upang maiwasan ang fake news at pagkalito sa mga proseso," it said in a statement. The DSWD-NCR reiterated that the educational aid under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Program is for indigent students...

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