Manila Bulletin
Militant groups welcome to set up community pantries- DILG
Left-leaning groups are permitted to establish their own community pantries to aid pandemic-affected individuals, according to an official from the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
Interior Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya stated that any group, including Bayan Muna, can set up community pantries without issue.
Malaya emphasized that while such groups have the freedom of speech to express their views, the DILG prefers that political discourse does not become intertwined with charitable efforts.
He cautioned that injecting politics into community pantries could diminish their purpose and turn them into propaganda exercises.
The DILG appeals for these initiatives to remain apolitical to avoid further complications.
The DILG official urged organizers to focus solely on helping those in need during the pandemic.
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