Manila Bulletin
DILG chief Año says no red-tagging of community pantry organizers, Bayanihan spirit Filipino tradition of kindness during distress times
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año clarified that the Philippine National Police (PNP) was not ordered to investigate community pantries.
Año emphasized that community pantries embody the Filipino spirit of bayanihan and should be encouraged as long as they comply with health protocols and laws.
He stated that law enforcement or local officials would only intervene if there are legal violations or complaints from the community.
PNP chief Gen. Debold Sinas also denied any directive for profiling of community pantry organizers, stating it is outside the PNP's interest.
Both officials affirmed that the PNP is not involved in investigating these purely voluntary activities of private citizens.
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The pioneering Maginhawa Community Pantry temporarily suspended operations due to alleged red-tagging by the Quezon City Police District and the National Task Force to ELCAC, leading to safety concerns for its organizers and volunteers.
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The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has strongly condemned the "unjust profiling" of community pantry organizers, calling them "heroes of this pandemic" and stating that such actions may violate their right to privacy.
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The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) supports community pantries, emphasizing that these initiatives should be replicated and supported rather than being subjected to profiling or red-tagging by authorities.
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President Duterte wants community pantries to continue operating, commending Filipinos for establishing them nationwide to provide aid during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Undersecretary Martin Diño initially stated that organizers of community pantries must seek permission from local government units (LGUs) to ensure compliance with health protocols and crowd control.
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