Tag: Nutrition
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DSWD’s ‘Walang Gutom’ Initiative Feeds Over 26,000 Families in Bicol
In a significant stride towards eradicating hunger, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Bicol (DSWD-5) has successfully distributed food to more than 26,000 families across three provinces in the region as part of the ‘Walang Gutom’ program. This initiative, now three months into its execution, has been pivotal in addressing food insecurity in…
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1,224 Pregnant Women and Toddlers in Antique Enroll in New Cash Grant Program
In a significant move to bolster health and nutrition, 1,224 pregnant women and children up to two years old from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Antique have signed up for the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) First 1,000 Days (F1KD) program. Jeffrey Gabucay, the Antique 4Ps Provincial Link official, announced the…
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1,224 Pregnant Women and Young Children in Antique Enroll in New Cash Grant Program
In a significant move to bolster health and nutrition, 1,224 pregnant women and children aged 0 to 2 from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) in Antique have signed up for the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) First 1,000 Days (F1KD) program. Jeffrey Gabucay, the Antique 4Ps Provincial Link official, announced the start…
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Quezon City Unveils Calorie Labeling Guidelines to Promote Healthier Eating
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte recently outlined the implementation details of the city’s calorie labeling ordinance during a press conference. The initiative, set to be fully enforced by the end of 2025, mandates that all food outlets within the city, including restaurants and fast food chains, must display the caloric content of their menu items…
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Quezon City Rolls Out Calorie Labeling Guidelines to Promote Healthier Eating
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte recently unveiled the detailed guidelines for the city’s calorie labeling ordinance, aimed at fostering healthier eating habits among residents. The ordinance, which was passed in 2023 and came into effect in March 2024, mandates that all food outlets within the city, including restaurants and fast food chains, must display the…
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DSWD Expands F1KD Cash Grant to Include Pregnant Women and Toddlers
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has clarified that the First 1,000 Days (F1KD) conditional cash grant, part of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), extends its benefits to both pregnant women and children up to the age of two. This announcement was made by Marie Grace Ponce, the Chief of the 4Ps…
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Congressional Leaders Urge Action on Education Reforms in EDCOM 2’s Year 2 Report
In a significant move to overhaul the Philippine education system, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) presented its Year 2 report, ‘Fixing the Foundations,’ to Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday. The report, handed over by EDCOM 2 co-chairpersons Baguio Rep. Mark Go and Pasig Rep. Roman Romulo, calls for urgent reforms to address…
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Philippine Congress Urges Action on Education Reforms Following EDCOM 2 Year 2 Report
In a significant move to overhaul the Philippine education system, the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM 2) presented its Year 2 report, titled ‘Fixing the Foundations,’ to Speaker Martin Romualdez on January 27, 2025. The report, handed over by EDCOM 2 co-chairpersons Baguio Rep. Mark Go and Pasig Rep. Roman Romulo, calls for urgent…
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DSWD-13 Confirms 1,653 New Beneficiaries for ‘Walang Gutom’ Program in Surigao del Norte
The Department of Social Welfare and Development in Caraga (DSWD-13) has recently confirmed 1,653 new beneficiaries from Surigao del Norte for the ‘Walang Gutom’ program, as announced on Thursday. Each of these beneficiaries has been equipped with Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards, pre-loaded with PHP3,000 in food credits, distributed over a two-day event from Tuesday…
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Surigao del Norte Residents Benefit from ‘Walang Gutom’ Food Distribution
In a significant effort to combat hunger, the ‘Walang Gutom’ or Zero Hunger initiative has provided food assistance to 1,356 residents of Surigao del Norte. The distribution took place from January 9 to 13, 2025, as reported by the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Caraga (DSWD-13). Each beneficiary was given food packages valued…
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