The Procurement Service - Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM) issues this advisory as a warning to the public and against an individual who falsely identifies himself as an official of PS-DBM using mobile number 0997-108-8490. The aforementioned individual is in no manner affiliated with PS-DBM, its officials, or its employees.

This individual is reportedly offering "assistance" to bidders and merchants for ongoing projects with PS-DBM in exchange for money. In this light, the PS-DBM reiterates that it does not solicit, request, or accept any gratuity or monetary compensation in relation to any of its services and projects.

The PS-DBM urges the public not to entertain and fall for such acts of fraud. Anyone misrepresenting the agency for personal gain is engaging in unlawful acts with criminal liability, and shall be penalized accordingly under the Revised Penal Code.
 
The public is requested to immediately report these encounters and instances to appropriate authorities. The PS-DBM may also be alerted through its whistleblower hotline: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / 0919-071-9400.

Let us work together to uphold the integrity of public service.

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Please be guided accordingly.
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