Laity council backs community pantries

Apr 30, 2021 | Church, Nation

Community pantries are “unprecedented” and “unequalled” in terms of helping the poor during the Covid-19 pandemic, said the national council of Catholic laity on Tuesday, April 27.In a statement, the Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas (Laiko) expressed support for...

Alcohol, ‘epal’ politicians banned in community pantries

Apr 29, 2021 | Nation

Harmful items and “epal” politicians are prohibited in community pantries, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año said on Wednesday night.In a meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte, Año said the names and faces of politicians should not be seen in community pantries,...

Maginhawa community pantry to start delivering goods in Diliman area

Apr 27, 2021 | Metro

The Maginhawa community pantry announced on Monday, April 26, that it would implement a new decentralized system where donated goods would be delivered to barangay or villages in the Diliman area in Quezon City.In a Facebook post, the Maginhawa community pantry...

Community pantry goers not exempted from curfew—Palace

Apr 27, 2021 | Metro

Those lining up in community pantries are not exempted from curfew restrictions, Malacañang said on Tuesday.In a media briefing, Palace spokesman Harry Roque urged community pantry organizers to seek the assistance of local government units to ensure quarantine...

Ep. 57 | Ano ang totoong problema sa likod ng mga Community Pantry

Apr 27, 2021 | Podcast

Community Pantries have sprung up across the country. But instead of being celebrated, the pantries have become a lightning rod of controversy. We’ll also look at the debates surrounding one broadcast journalist’s questioning of a community pantry...