MANILA – The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has warned local government units (LGUs) against dealing with unauthorized individuals or groups claiming they can facilitate the processing and release of disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction funds.
In a statement issued Tuesday night, the OCD emphasized that allocations under the 2026 National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund – Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Assistance Program (NDRRM-DRRAP) must undergo official government procedures.
“The OCD emphasizes that the processing and release of funds strictly follow established government procedures and official channels involving authorized government agencies, including the OCD, Office of the President, Department of Budget and Management, and Bureau of the Treasury,” the agency said.
The OCD clarified that no private individual or third party is authorized to represent the agency or claim responsibility for facilitating, expediting or securing fund releases under the program.
It urged LGUs and OCD regional offices to verify information concerning fund allocations and remain vigilant against individuals soliciting payments or misrepresenting themselves as government representatives.
Local officials were also encouraged to report suspicious activities, including unauthorized solicitations and attempts to collect fees, through the agency’s official email address at drrmfmd@ocd.gov.ph.
The OCD warned that individuals or groups using false claims to obtain payments from beneficiary LGUs could face legal consequences under existing laws.
The agency reiterated that all transactions involving disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction assistance must be coordinated directly with authorized government offices to ensure transparency and prevent fraudulent activities.
