Under next year’s national budget, Recto said the funding for the “supplementary feeding” program, which caters to undernourished 3 to 5 years old, will go down from the current P4.42 billion to P3.42 billion. Whatever the reasons, for the sake of the children, let’s find ways to improve budget absorption,” Recto said. Under its feeding program, they have to serve 209 million kiddie meals in a year,” Recto said. “If there are manpower limitations, not only in this program but in others, then we should support DSWD in expanding its workforce. The feeding program shall also be complemented by nutritional programs such as “Gulayan sa Paaralan,” micronutrient supplementation and proper hygiene and sanitation.

Source: The Standard September 01, 2017 16:07 UTC