Palace Clarifies “Salary Deduction” from Gov’t Workers for Turkey is Not True
Malacañang Palace clarified the alleged “salary deduction” from government workers to raise funds for Turkey victims.
Malacañang this Sunday, February 19 issued a statement regarding the distributed paper that states there will be a “salary deduction” to government employees. According to the contract, two days’ pay would be withdrawn to assist the victims of the earthquake in Turkey.
Based on the report, the letterhead of the Office of the President can be seen in the letter contains the signature of Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. This is not correct, according to Cheloy Garafil, Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office.
In the fake document, it is also said that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. allowed the “two days salary deduction for the month [of] March 2023 from all government employees for President Relief Fund for Turkey and Syria.”
“To extend maximum support to the Turkish Government and people to help them cope with the distractions caused by the earthquake, a fund has been established/opened as ‘President’s Relief Fund for Turkey Earthquake Victims,” the fake memo said.
Meanwhile, Malacañang stated on the Office Gazette social media page that neither the President’s Office nor the Executive Secretary’s Office has issued such a memorandum circular.
“Government officials and employees are hereby advised to practice precaution and to observe vigilance against this deceptive information,” the advisory read.
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