Manila, Sept. 29 -- Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Monday ordered an intensified monitoring of fraudulent donation drives that have emerged in the aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm Opong.

This is in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and under the guidance of Interior Secretary Juanito Victor "Jonvic" Remulla to ensure that all relief efforts are safeguarded from exploitation, and assistance genuinely reaches affected families and communities.

Nartatez directed the Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG) to keep an eye on social media platforms, websites, and e-wallet transactions to swiftly identify and apprehend scammers taking advantage of the public's generosity. ...