MANILA, Philippines — Deputy Speaker and Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez is urging the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to probe the alleged “red-tagging” of community pantry organizers.
Under House Resolution No. 1725, a copy of which was sent to the media on Tuesday, Rodriguez lamented the closure of several community pantries in the country due to fear of red-tagging.
Some of the community pantries that closed due to said red-tagging are from his city, said Rodriguez.
“There is a need to look into the red-tagging activities and put a stop to it if it results in good ideas like community pantries are being fo…
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