Manila Bulletin
No permits needed for community pantries in QC - Mayor Belmonte
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte stated that community pantries in her city do not require permits, as these are only necessary for selling goods, not for acts of goodwill.
This aligns with Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto's earlier announcement that no permit is needed to set up community pantries, emphasizing there is no "Permit to Help."
The community pantry initiative, which started in Quezon City, has gained traction across Metro Manila.
Several other Metro Manila mayors, including Manila Mayor Isko Moreno, Valenzuela City Mayor Rex Gatchalian, and Caloocan City Mayor Oca Malapitan, have also stated that permits are not required for community pantries.
This clarification follows an earlier statement from the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) advising organizers to consult with barangays regarding permits.
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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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Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has released guidelines for community pantries to ensure adherence to minimum health protocols, maintain sanitation, and ensure orderly queues.
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Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has pledged to protect community pantry organizers and beneficiaries from alleged red-tagging by government security officials.
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Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte advised community pantry organizers to coordinate with their local barangays for support and to ensure health protocols are followed during the pandemic.
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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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