NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT (DBM) WISHES TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT IT DOES NOT ALLOW ANY PUBLIC OR PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL TO FACILITATE FUND RELEASES.   IT HAS COME TO OUR ATTENTION  THAT INDIVIDUALS CLAIMING TO HAVE LINKS WITH THE DBM OFFER THEIR SERVICES FOR A FEE TO EXPEDITE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS  (DPWH) RELEASES AND THE MONETIZATION OF THE P17.5 BILLION WITHHELD INTERNAL REVENUE ALLOTMENT (IRA).   THE DBM EARNESTLY  ASKS THE PUBLIC TO BE VIGILANT AGAINST THESE UNSCRUPULOUS PEOPLE AND TO IMMEDIATELY REPORT THEM TO THE DEPARTMENT.   THE DBM HAS EFFICIENT SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR THE RELEASE OF FUNDS. THE PUBLIC NEED NOT SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM ANYONE.   THE DBM DOES NOT  AND WILL NOT AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON  TO EXPEDITE  FUND RELEASES FOR WHATEVER PURPOSE.                                                                                ROLANDO G. ANDAYA, JR.                                                                   Secretary                                                 Department of Budget and Management