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Donors, receivers return to Maginhawa Community Pantry
The Maginhawa community pantry resumed its operations after a temporary halt due to red-tagging incidents and concerns for organizer Ana Patricia Non's safety.
Non stated that the pantry's operations would continue once the safety of the team and volunteers is assured.
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has pledged local government protection for community pantry organizers and beneficiaries.
Human rights lawyers Neri Colmenares and Evalyn Ursua visited Non to provide legal advice regarding profiling and red-tagging.
The lawyers advised Non that community pantries cannot be forced to close without a court order or a directive from the mayor.
Non mentioned that goods intended for Maginhawa were redirected to nearby community pantries during the closure.
She expressed a desire to reassure vendors and volunteers that they should not be afraid.
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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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A community pantry in Maginhawa, Quezon City, initiated by Ana Patricia Non, has become a symbol of the bayanihan spirit, inspiring similar initiatives across the country.
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Quezon City Councilor Winnie Castelo has filed a resolution to honor Ana Patricia Non, the founder of the Maginhawa Community Pantry.
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The Maginhawa Community Pantry in Quezon City has relocated to a larger space at 108 Maginhawa St., Teacher's Village East Barangay Hall, approximately 300 meters from its original site.
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The Eastern Police District (EPD) has established its own community pantry to provide essential goods to those severely affected by the quarantine measures.
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