In a statement sent to reporters, Police Gen. Guillermo Eleazar, PNP chief, encouraged Non to file a complaint with the nearest police station and report the harassment she has been experiencing on social media. At an earlier press briefing, the pantry pioneer pointed out that it was hard to trust the PNP when the harassment also came from them. "It's been hard to talk to them the past few days because their treatment has been stiff...they didn't try to build a relationship with my community pantry." Weeks since the PNP vowed not to interfere with private sector initiatives, pantry organizers are still reporting visits by cops asking for personal information. READ: Another community pantry closes after run-in with Marikina police

Source: Philippine Star May 12, 2021 04:07 UTC