Best Nutrition Program

MANILA, Philippines - The Best Nutrition Program, initiated by the Laki sa Gatas Nutrition Education Advocacy, recently turned over a computer package each to the schools that garnered runner-up places at the recent “Best Nutrition Program 2010 Awards” held at the Nestle Center in Rockwell, Makati City. Each package consisted of a deskstop PC, LCD monitor and printer. Sta. Maria Elementary School and Bagong Buhay Elementary School, which placed 1st and 2nd runner-up respectively, behind grand winner Placido Del Mundo Elementary School, were selected out of more than 25 participating schools in Metro Manila for having integrated effective and sustainable nutrition education programs that benefit their students and communities. The program is initiated by Bear Brand Powdered Milk Drink through its Laki sa Gatas advocacy, which continues to encourage public elementary schools all over the country to implement their own nutrition-based education programs to help address nutritional issues affecting children.