Tizon warns anew against bogus groups

HFMP Chairman Celso Tizon in Kidapawan City, North
Cotabato November 9, 2017

The Hugpong Federal Movement of the Philippines warned its members and the public anew against bogus groups using it or the campaign for federalism for sinister purposes such as soliciting funds or promising jobs, government posts and livelihood.

"Wake up!," HFMP Chairman Celso Tizon told a Federalism Forum in Kidapawan City November 9 to alert the people against con artists victimizing the people.

"Do not fall victim to their schemes" he added as reports of certain individuals and groups continue to use the name of Hugpong Federal or the campaign on federalism to exact money from prospective members.

The latest report is a group calling for a "People's Congress" promising that those who will enlist upon payment of fees will be appointed to government positions under a Revolutionary Government or the incoming Federal system.

Tizon said there is no such thing.

He advised members of Hugpong Federal and the people not to believe easily on these schemes and fall victims to money-making activities. He said people should refer to their officials and check with authorities about such groups.

Because of its popularity, Hugpong Federal has been used by unauthorized individuals and groups to sell membership forms or IDs or solicit funds for alleged activities of the mass movement. All these are illegal, Tizon said.