CANDABA – The municipal government will be celebrating the 39th Nutrition Month under the theme of Gutom at malnutrisyon, sama-sama nating wakasan (Hunger and malnutrition, let us end them together) today.
Myline Biccay, Municipal Social Welfare and Development (MSWD) chief said that pupils from the 36 Day Care Centers in town together with their parents are expected to participate in the celebration.
She noted that celebration will be graced by Mayor Rene Maglanque who is known for his advocacy of promoting the general welfare of the day care pupils and other elementary students.
"Magkakaroon tayo ng parada sa Poblacion kung saan sasakay ang mga bata sa float na dinsenyuhan ng ibang ibang klase ng gulay," Biccay added.
According to the National Nutrition Council Technical Committee, hunger deprives people of a basic fundamental right — the right to food.
It was learned that hunger incidence in the Philippines has worsened in recent years, affecting more Filipino families.
The activity is aimed at increasing awareness on hunger issues and actions to mitigate hunger and malnutrition, encourage stakeholders to contribute to addressing hunger issues and advocate for stronger political action to end hunger.
It is also intended to promote vegetable gardening as a source of additional food and income.
The celebration of the nutrition month has been institutionalized by virtue of Presidential Decree no. 491 also known as Nutrition Act of the Philippines.
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