Latest in malnutritionAll kindergarten and Grade 1 students in Philippine public schools will receive meals under the school-based feeding program for the first time in history, as the budget for the program more than doubled from ₱8 to 9 billion to ₱25 billion under the Marcos administration, Education Undersecretary…
The City Government of Manila has become the first local government unit in the country to roll out a supplemental milk-feeding program for preschoolers using locally produced milk, a move the National Dairy Authority (NDA) said sets a national benchmark in linking child nutrition with supporting…
The Department of Education (DepEd) will roll out a significantly expanded School-Based Feeding Program in 2026, backed by a ₱25.7-billion allocation aimed at tackling malnutrition, improving attendance, and supporting vulnerable learners nationwide. In an interview on DZRH News program Special on…
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