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Community pantry organizers in the Philippines have appealed to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to relax public solicitation requirements during crises, citing policy gaps that hinder their operations.
Community pantries have reappeared in the Philippines to support drivers and commuters affected by a severe fuel price spike, while transport group Manibela has called for P10,000 in monthly cash assistance for public utility vehicle drivers instead of a one-time payout.
As of March 27, 425 out of 14,485 gas stations across the Philippines have temporarily closed due to an ongoing fuel crisis, according to the Philippine National Police.
Patricia Non, who inspired nationwide community pantries during the COVID-19 pandemic, has reopened her Maginhawa Street pantry to specifically assist drivers struggling with rising oil prices.
Following the conclusion of a transport strike, Philippine transport workers are now criticizing President Marcos Jr for failing to control oil prices and are demanding focus on price caps and reining in oil companies, with the issue of excise tax removal still unresolved.