Malacañang urged the public on Tuesday to use the sumbongsapangulo.ph website responsibly, emphasizing its crucial role in the government’s investigation into irregularities in flood control projects.

In a Palace briefing, Presidential Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro called on Filipinos to ensure the accuracy and legitimacy of the complaints they submit through the platform.

Castro stressed that all reports undergo verification and review and warned that any prank or malicious submissions could undermine the credibility and effectiveness of the initiative.

“Huwag lamang po ninyo sanang gawing laro ang pagri-report. Siguraduhin lamang po ninyo na iyong iri-report ninyo ay may basehan para po hindi naman masayang ang oras ng gobyerno para saliksikin pa po ang inyong ini-report, iyon pala ay niloko lamang po ninyo,” Castro said.

For those who are hesitant to speak out through the platform, Castro clarified that submitting one’s name is optional. She also assured that the submission of information has no deadline.

“(Kung) mayroon po talaga kayong alam patungkol sa mga projects na ma-anomalya, hindi po kinakailangang ilagay ang inyong pangalan kung kayo po ay natatakot sa pagri-report na ito,” Castro said.

“Wala po itong deadline, at hangga’t nandito po ang Pangulo bilang Pangulo ay mag-report po kayo,” she added.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. launched the “Sumbong sa Pangulo” website on Monday, aimed at promoting accountability and transparency in flood control project spending.

In his press conference, the President committed to reading all the reports himself. | PND