Marcos announces PHP1B for anti-hunger program
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced during his fourth State of the Nation Address on Monday that his administration will strengthen anti-hunger programs.
The Walang Gutom Program aims to assist 600,000 food-insecure households this year and increase coverage to 750,000 by 2027.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Education (DepEd) will continue supplementary feeding programs in day-care centers and public schools, providing nutritious meals to 3.5 million learners.
An additional PHP1 billion fund is planned for next year to expand the number of beneficiaries receiving nutritious food.
President Marcos also emphasized the importance of internship and pre-employment programs for college students, such as Tara Basa! tutoring and cash-for-work opportunities.
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