Manila, Feb. 14 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has reiterated its warning against unscrupulous individuals who submit fake documents to acquire assistance from its programs and services, including the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS).

"Mahigpit po naming pinapaalalahanan ang publiko na huwag gumamit ng pekeng identification cards (ID) o anumang falsified na dokumento para lamang makakuha ng tulong mula sa DSWD o sa kahit na anong ahensya ng gobyerno. Ito po ay mahigpit na ipinagbabawal at may kaukulang pananagutan sa ilalim ng ating Revised Penal Code (We are sternly reminding the public not to use fake IDs or any falsified documents to apply for assistance from the DSWD or any government ...