21/07/2026
MES Launches School-Based Feeding Program;
School Community Unites to Strengthen Program Implementation
In line with the simultaneous division-wide launching by the SDO Cotabato, Manuangan Elementary School (MES) officially launched its School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) on Monday, July 20, at the MES Covered Court, bringing together teachers, parents, learners, and community stakeholders in a collective effort to strengthen the program's implementation and improve learners' nutritional status.
A total of 90 learners will benefit from this year's implementation, which has been expanded to include all Kindergarten and Grade 1 pupils, while identified Grade 2 to Grade 6 learners classified as wasted and severely wasted based on the school's nutritional assessment will continue to receive nutritional support.
"Paano matututo ang isang bata kung walang laman ang kanyang tiyan? Sa pamamagitan ng School-Based Feeding Program, hindi lamang natin pinapakain ang ating mga mag-aaral kundi binibigyan din natin sila ng pagkakataong matuto nang mas mabuti, maging malusog, at maabot ang kanilang buong potensyal. Ang tagumpay ng programang ito ay nakasalalay sa sama-samang pagtutulungan ng paaralan, mga magulang, at buong komunidad," School Principal Rogen A. Gallano underscored the significance of the initiative, emphasizing that proper nutrition is fundamental to effective learning.
Following the launching ceremony, parents of the beneficiaries attended an orientation on the program's guidelines and formed groups to assist the school in the effective implementation and monitoring of the feeding program throughout the school year.
"Full force ang PTA sa pagsuporta sa implementasyon sang School-Based Feeding Program. Magbuligay kita agud mahatagan sang masustansya kag maayong pagkaon ang aton mga kabataan. Kon nagabinuligay ang eskwelahan, mga ginikanan, kag komunidad, masigurado naton nga mangin malampuson ini nga programa para sa kaayuhan sang aton mga bata," PTA President, Mary Jane T. Dapal-ag likewise affirmed the parents' commitment to supporting the initiative, emphasizing that the Parent-Teacher Association will remain an active partner in ensuring the program's success.
Through the strong collaboration of the school, parents, and community stakeholders, Manuangan Elementary School hopes to sustain the successful implementation of the program, ensuring that every beneficiary receives proper nourishment to support better health, improved school attendance, and enhanced learning outcomes.
