11/07/2025
In celebration of the 2025 Nutrition Month, P.T. Martinez Elementary School held a vibrant and meaningful program on July 11, 2025, anchored on this year’s national theme:
“Food at Nutrition Security, Maging Priority! Sapat na Pagkain, Karapatan Natin!”
The celebration emphasized the importance of every Filipino’s right to sufficient, nutritious, and safe food. Through various fun-filled and educational competitions, students actively engaged in promoting awareness on nutrition security and healthy living.
One of the program's key features was the Search for A1 Child, which recognized pupils who exemplify overall good health and hygiene. This year’s A1 Child awardees were:
👑 Dimple Jee Scent Antipuesto (Grade 5 - Pearl)
👑 Sidd Akiro Nakamura (Grade 3 - Aries)
The school also hosted Poster Making and Slogan Writing Contests, allowing learners to creatively express their understanding of the theme.
Poster Making Winners:
🥇 1st Place: Arvey Jake E. Silva (Grade 5)
🥈 2nd Place: Azhame Ryzel D. Yosores (Grade 3 - Libra)
🥉 3rd Place: Mark Gerald S. Galila (Grade 6 - Mabini)
Slogan Writing Winners:
🥇 1st Place: Sathra Claret Ganados (Grade 6 - Venus)
🥈 2nd Place: Jeric Bulongan (Grade 5 - Pearl)
🥉 3rd Place: Belly Boy Parilla (Grade 6 - Mabini)
For the Nutri-Quiz, students showcased their knowledge on proper nutrition, health, and food security. The winners were:
🥇 1st Place: Marichu Love B. Silva (Grade 6 - Mabini) – Coach: Romar P. Asentista
🥈 2nd Place: John Reil Estemonio (Grade 5 - Jade) – Coach: Nilda Lirazan
🥉 3rd Place: Android O. Fernandez (Grade 6 - Mabini) – Coach: Razel D. Yosores
One of the most exciting parts of the celebration was the Healthy Cooking Contest, where teams of student chefs, guided by their coaches, prepared nutritious meals using local ingredients.
Cooking Contest Winners:
🥇 1st Place – Coach: Nilda Lirazan
• Jessa A. Boganotan
• Alleya S. Cañete
• Jhon Gabriel L. Andos
🥈 2nd Place – Coach: Razel D. Yosores
• Kevin P. Candes
• Xylian Angeli L. Andos
• Cristie L. Candes
🥉 3rd Place – Coach: Romar P. Asentista
• Kesha Reign Timtim
• Mae Ann Mabasa
• Renalyn Balagon
The day ended on a high note with smiles, cheers, and greater awareness of the importance of nutrition and food security. The school community expressed its full support for this year’s advocacy, reinforcing that access to nutritious food is not a privilege, but a right.
Indeed, at P.T. Martinez Elementary School, "Sapat na Pagkain, Karapatan Natin!" is more than a theme—it’s a call to action.