120 DAYS’ FOOD FOR GROWTH PROGRAM OF PSWDO AND PCDC

The Provincial Government of Cavite (PGC) through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) in cooperation with the Provincial Cooperative Development Council (PCDC) led by Fr. Arturo Joseph Monzon Balagat facilitated the culminating activity in view of the success implementation of 120 days’ Food for Growth Program to 271 severely underweight and underweight preschool children in selected barangays in the municipalities of Amadeo and Tanza on December 13, 2018 held at Brgy. Biga Covered Court Tanza.
The event aims to formally recognize and acknowledge all the collaborators and beneficiaries of the program for the rehabilitation of almost 100% of the recipients.
OIC-Provincial Cooperative, Livelihood and Entrepreneurial Development Office (PCLEDO) Atty. Khervy Reyes acknowledged all the attendees and introduced a livelihood program that will benefit the parents and guardians to increase their income to sustain a nutritious diet for their children.
Meanwhile, Provincial Administrator for Community Affairs Mr. Alvin Mojica awarded the certificate of appreciation to the programs’ proponents including the PCDC, Anabu Development Cooperative, Municipal Nutrition Action Office-Tanza, Biga Brgy. Chairman Raymundo Joya and Ms. Marilou Joya for being partners in addressing the basic health needs of the youth. Meanwhile, children partakers also received a certificate of appreciation and school supplies kit that will help in their education.