In a statement released by the City Information Office, the mayor, who took a two-month medical leave, likewise denied involvement in the operations of any online lending company and reminded the public to be cautious in dealing with individuals, groups, organizations, and companies that are using her name to their advantage.
NO CONNECTION. Mayor Sara Duterte denies having anything to do with PesosPh which used her photograph allegedly endorsing it. Screenshot sent by the City Information Office
She said PesosPH, which claims to provide “safe, fast and convenient loan services to underserved Filipinos,” took advantage of her photo to deceive the public that she is endorsing its services.
The company apparently used a photo of the presidential daughter that was taken right immediately after placing her bet for a whopping P835-million Ultra Lotto jackpot of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office at a Small Town Lottery outlet in Davao City on October 2, 2018.
The alleged sponsored post of the PesosPh on Facebook was no longer available as of 4 p.m.
“I am not associated with PesosPh or other online lending companies that offer the public fast cash loans with exorbitant fees and interest,” she said.[]
