Recognizing the urgent need to strengthen the implementation plans on early childhood nutrition programs, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) on Thursday, July 4, said that its members will meet with concerned agencies to ensure that their respective mandates to aligned with...
ILOILO CITY – Power distributor MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) supports the fight against malnutrition in Iloilo province where it is set to expand its services. THE Mingo Nutrition Program (MNP) was launched in San Miguel town, Iloilo province. (MORE Power) The Mingo Nutrition...
There is only 23 percent of children who have benefited from any government feeding program with many reported to need more nutrient intake, according to the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS). Citing several government data, PIDS researchers stated in their study titled "Behind...
In a significant move to combat child malnutrition, the Children's First One Thousand Days Coalition (CFDC) officially launched its operations manual and training program on Saturday, Jan. 13 at the Manila Hotel. Photo by Zekinah Elize Espina / Manila Bulletin It said that the initiative aimed to...
Former Senator Franklin Drilon Instead of spending for confidential and intelligence funds (CIF), the government should direct public funds towards feeding malnourished children, former Senate president Franklin Drilon said. Drilon made the call during a feeding and...
(Unsplash) The problem of malnutrition needs a long-term solution that can improve both accessibility to potable water and prenatal health, among other things. Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin, a former Department of Health (DOH) secretary, gave this...
The Department of Health (DOH) inked a landmark agreement with United Nations agencies UNICEF, the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), and the World Bank on Monday, Nov. 13, formalizing a powerful partnership to tackle the issue of malnutrition in the Philippines. Photo by Zekinah...
The Antipolo City local government on Tuesday, Aug. 6, announced the city's latest achievement bagging the highest recognition in the 2023 Calabarzon Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony (RNAC) for its outstanding nutrition program implementation of the National Nutrition Council's (NNC) Philippine...
Recognizing the link between proper nutrition and school performance among learners, the Department of Education (DepEd) is planning to expand the school-based feeding program for the entire school year. (DepEd / MB VISUAL CONTENT GROUP) “This is very important because aside from giving proper...
1-Pacman Party-list Rep. Mikee Romero (Facebook) The 1-Pacman Party-list Rep. Mikee Romero-led House Committee on Poverty Alleviation will launch a summit on child malnutrition and stunting on Monday, July 24, the same day of the opening of the second regular session. “We want to address these...
Poorer local government units (lgus) have a higher number of stunted children, said Department of Health Public Health Services Team Assistant Secretary Beverly Lorraine Ho at the "1st 1000 Days National Summit" held on Saturday, May 27 in Manila. (Photo courtesy of Jansen Romero | Manila Bulletin...
Collaboration among government and non-government organizations (NGO) is key to combating malnutrition in the country, said Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Assistant Secretary Irene Bungay-Dumlao on Saturday, May 27, during the national malnutrition summit held in Manila....
