By Dolly Yasa
BACOLOD City – The Dioceses of Bacolod and Dumaguete are warning the public over reports of unauthorized solicitations said to have come from their respective Office of Bishop.
Diocese of Bacolod Chancellor, Rev. Father Christian Gesulgon said Bishop Patricio Buzon has not authorized anyone to solicit on his behalf, and as such, any solicitation said to have come from him or the diocese or any appeal for donations involving name dropping of the Bishop or diocese is a scam.
Gesulgon said that it is a standing policy of the diocese that all financial transactions, including donations, involving the diocese itself and the Bishop shall be properly coursed through the Office of the Diocesan Oeconomus.
He further said they are issuing corresponding official receipts to donors.
The diocese received reports that the unauthorized solicitation is being conducted via social media, and text messaging applications instructing people to donate through a particular bank account supposedly connected to the church.
Gesulgon also requested the public to immediately report such cases to the Chancery Office of the Diocese of Bacolod, located at the Bishop’s Palace.
On the other hand, Diocese of Dumaguete Chancellor, Reverend Father Carmelito Limbaga Jr., also released a similar statement and called on the public not to fall for the modus and be extra vigilant in addressing such a request.
He pointed out that should there be any solicitation in their locality, they must verify and confirm the solicitation by contacting their office in Dumaguete City.
