MANILA, Philippines — Police may only interfere in community pantries to enforce minimum public health standards amid the pandemic, Malacaang said Tuesday, echoing the statement of Interior Secretary Eduardo Ao.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said they respect the “bayanihan” spirit of community pantries but the government should make sure health protocols are being followed in these neighborhood food and essentials stations.
In a statement on Tuesday, Ao said he has not ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) to look into community pantries sprouting over Metro Manila and other provinces after reports of police officers allegedly profiling organizers of the initi…
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