DepEd7 RD Denies Asking Money for Yolanda Victims

Department of Education 7 regional director Carmelita Dulangon denied that she is soliciting money for the victims of super typhoon Yolanda.

“Please help me stop this unknown person from spreading this scam. I did not ask for donations. That account number does not belong to DepEd,” said Dulangon in a text message to MetroCebuNews.

Dulangon said she will inform the Landbank, where the person who used her name addressed all donations to, on the matter.

It was reported that DepEd assistant secretary Rey Lagunda saw a post on Facebook regarding the solicitation which used Dulangon’s name and phone number.

The post said Dulangon was asking for donations through Landbank account DECS OSEC TRUST 0672-1000-20 “I did not ask for donations. I do not know that LBP No.,” Dulangon said.