Statement of the Department of National Defense (DND) on Community Pantry Initiatives

Releasing Authority:
Director Arsenio R. Andolong

Kindness is everyone’s color. Kahit ano pa ang paniniwala nya, basta taos pusong tumutulong, susuportahan natin. The DND appreciates and supports the initiative of these community pantries. We are ready to assist if requested by the LGUs and the DILG and, if necessary, to deploy the AFP Mobile Kitchens where they are needed.

Delfin N. Lorenzana
Secretary
Department of National Defense

(Press Release)

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