20/04/2021
POLICE GENERAL DEBOLD M SINAS
Chief, Philippine National Police
April 20, 2021
NO PROFILING, NO RED TAGGING
There is no order from the National Headquarters to conduct any form of profiling of organizers of community pantries. It is beyond the interest of the PNP to delve into purely voluntary personal activities of private citizens.
We are aware of the activities of these community pantries as an expression of Bayanihan spirit, but we have no intention to interfere but to serve the best interest of law and order and public safety in such public activities.
Of particular consideration is the observance of public health standards when there is gathering of ten or more persons that builds-up a crowd.
We have seen similar activities during the community quarantine of 2020 when some farmers’ organizations and LGUs hauled their surplus produce of fruits and vegetables to depressed communities in Metro Manila.
Similarly, police did not interfere with these activities rather extended utmost assistance to ensure orderly distribution to the needy.
