Published April 21, 2021, 12:37 PM
The Muntinlupa City government and the president of barangay captains said no permit is needed to set up a community pantry in the city but organizers are advised to coordinate with their barangays for crowd control.
Community pantries in Muntinlupa at (clockwise from top left) Muntinlupa City Central Fire Station, Alabang, Victoria Homes and Tunasan (Muntinlupa City Fire Station, Brgy. Captain Tintin Abas, Dan Rainier Calingo and Mark Tarre / MANILA BULLETIN)
Muntinlupa Public Information Office chief Tez Navarro said the city government will abide by the statement of Interior Sec. Eduardo Año who said, “As to the issue of whether organizers are required to secure barangay permits, organizers should consult with the concerned barangays if such is required.”