Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming Senate Bill No. 2608 or the establishment of central kitchens in public schools
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes Senate Bill (SB) No. 2608 also known as the “Central Kitchens Act,” as it advances the Philippines’ fight against malnutrition, and contributes to the overall well-being and development of children by supporting their health and learning competence. Amending the Republic Act (RA) No. 11037 or the “Masustansyang Pagkain […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights supporting the proposed measure aiming to expand the National Feeding Program to secondary schools
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its utmost support for Senate Bill (SB) No. 2728 as it aims to expand the practice of nutrition, proper eating habits, and overall health from grade school to secondary school. Filed by Senator Jinggoy Estrada, SB 2728 proposes to amend Republic Act (RA) No. 11037 also known as […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, commending the commitment of Central Visayas LGUs to amplify its health and nutrition programs
In line with the celebration of Nutrition Month this July, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) recognises the region-wide campaign of National Nutrition Council-7 (NNC-7), together with local government units (LGUs), in launching programmes that aim to target the problem of malnutrition in Central Visayas. This joint initiative has special focus on the first 1,000 […]