According to a project brief from the PNP Directorate for Police-Community Relations acquired by Philstar.com, police-community precincts have been instructed to "cite the Maginhawa community pantry as an inspiration" for their own "Barangayanihan Lugawan." Like the NTF-ELCAC, the PNP is out to sabotage community pantries through politicking and redtagging," KMP chairperson Danilo Ramos said. Labor group Kilusang Mayo Uno also condemned the directive to "plant beneficiary civilians" among community pantry initiatives of the police to show "community participation." "The PNP and the Duterte government accuse the community pantries of having a hidden agenda, but they are the ones with dirty intentions! Gen. Ronaldo Olay, PNP spokesperson, for comment, though he has not responded as of this post.

Source: Philippine Star April 27, 2021 03:22 UTC