MANILA, April 18 -- Collared shirts bearing logos of the Department of Education (DepEd) being sold on various online platforms are not authorized, an official of the agency said.

"Sa social media naglipana talaga ang enterprising individuals/groups na gusto naman kumita ('Enterprising' individuals and groups who want to earn abound on social media). But DepEd did not authorize anyone or any group to sell," Education deputy spokesperson, Assistant Secretary Francis Bringas, told reporters in a Viber message late Wednesday.

Bringas said sellers could have easily accessed the department's logo after it gave the go-signal on alternative uniforms for all teachers and non-teaching personnel amid the scorching heat across the country.

"Remem...