MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government urged local chief executives to link up local businesses with the organizers of community pantries sprouting around the country over the past week. RELATED: Plot twist: From community pantries to police-run 'Barangayanihan'However, local chief executives themselves have said that no permits are needed to set up the communal supply lines. "The LGU shall determine the most efficient and effective way of release of assistance," JMC No. "The LGU shall take full responsibility in the proper disposition/disbursement of funds." READ: Harassment of community pantries leads to clamped operationsAccounts of pantry organizers being harassed and profiled by authorities continue to proliferate on social media despite government claims to support these pantries.

Source: Philippine Star April 29, 2021 04:52 UTC