Pasay LGU launches E-MILK feeding program for day care children
Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano distributes milk to day care students as part of its E-MILK program. (Photo from Pasay PIO)
The city government of Pasay City launched the E-MILK feeding program to ensure proper nutrition and support the health of daycare children in the city.
Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano led the kick-off of the program held at the Malibay Plaza, highlighting the city’s commitment to combat malnutrition and promote child development through accessible feeding initiatives.
Here, the city government will distribute free milk to day care centers around the city for 120 days.
“Dito sa atin sa Pasay, we have always gone above and beyond in ensuring na ang bawat batang Pasayeño ay well-nourished: malusog, maganda ang pangangatawan, at talagang healthy. Kaya naman through our data and research, we had to identify the areas kung saan may pangangailangan ng suportang pang nutrisyon ng mga kabataan. And here we are, giving our PasayenYOUTH that much-needed nutrition para sa kanilang paglaki (Here in Pasay, we have always gone above and beyond in ensuring that every Pasayeño child is well-nourished, grows strong, and has with healthy body. Through our data and research, we had to identify areas where there is much-needed nutritional support for children. And we are giving our PasayenYOUTH that much needed nutrition for their growth)," the mayor explained, and added that the distribution of free milk to day care children also meant helping each student excel in school, aside from keeping them healthy and growing strong.