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Nograles lauds community pantry initiative
The Philippine government has expressed its support and welcome for the emergence of community pantries across the nation, initiated by the public to aid Filipinos struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, who heads the National Task Force on Zero Hunger, stated that the administration is exerting all efforts to address various concerns on the ground.
Nograles emphasized the need for Filipinos to work together, saying "We need to help each other, that's the bottomline."
He also conveyed gratitude to those organizing initiatives to assist fellow citizens, recognizing the fight against COVID-19 as a collective effort.
When questioned about the government potentially establishing its own community pantries, Nograles clarified that existing food packs are designated for localized lockdowns and the upcoming typhoon season.
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Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque stated that community pantries are an expression of the Filipino spirit and bayanihan, not a condemnation of the government's pandemic response.
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