Authorities in Davao City arrest two women for allegedly posing as personnel of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), according to police reports cited by multiple outlets. The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) says the suspects, identified by their aliases “Chel” and “Cham,” were apprehended after visiting DPWH’s Davao Region office last Sunday. Investigators state the women introduced themselves as officers and employees of DPWH Central Office in the National Capital Region and claimed they were conducting a “surprise and confidential inspection” to assess damage allegedly caused by a recent earthquake. One report says they visited quake-affected areas while presenting themselves as DPWH officials. The CIDG frames the case as impersonation and deception, and the arrests are reported to have been made following the discovery of their alleged misrepresentation. The reports do not add further details on charges filed or the extent of any damage or benefits obtained through the alleged scam. The arrests are presented as part of ongoing efforts to curb impersonation and related fraud targeting government offices and disaster-affected communities.