NSA imposes gag order on NTF-ELCAC spokespersons over community pantry comments

National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. confirmed issuing a gag order to NTF-ELCAC spokespersons Lieutenant General Antonio Parlade Jr. and Undersecretary Lorraine Badoy regarding comments on community pantries.

This directive aims to clarify that the NTF-ELCAC is not against community pantries or the spirit of 'bayanihan'.

Malacañang stands with the gag order on NTF-ELCAC spokespersons Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade and Communications Undersecretary Lorraine Badoy.

Presidential spokesman Harry Roque affirmed the Palace's decision to side with NSA chief Hermogenes Esperon after several senators called for the abolition of the NTF-ELCAC.

Roque stated that officials need to be careful with their words and widen their perspectives, welcoming the community spirit of these pantries.

The gag order was issued after Parlade and Badoy made disparaging remarks against the food-sharing initiative.

Badoy had previously told donors to question the destination of their donations and hinted at the Communist Party of the Philippines taking advantage of the movement.