MANILA, Philippines — The uncertainty of “lugaw” or rice porridge as one of the essential goods — and food delivery as an essential service — stems from the national government’s confusing quarantine regulations, an activist said on Wednesday.
According to Bagong Alyansanng Makabayan (Bayan) secretary general Renato Reyes, it is only in the Philippines that there is a need to clarify that food delivery like rice porridge is important that should not be impeded.
Reyes was referring to the latest brouhaha to sweep the country— a viral video showing a delivery rider being stopped by barangay officials in San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan, for making food deliveries du…
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