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NFP helps 88 AAGES learners Yanina Shaye Castillo In an effort to address health concerns among Filipino students, the Department of Education (DepEd) has initiated a National Feeding Program (NFP) for public elementary schools.
The program aims to improve the nutritional status of malnourished children by providing a balanced meal for 220 days. This is especially crucial in combating severe wasting and wasting among students. Anthony A. Guatlo Elementary School (AAGES) has identified 88 students under severely wasted and wasted status based on recent weighing results from kindergarten to Grade 6. Severely wasted (SW) children are those whose weight-for-height is below minus 3 standard deviations from the median weight-for-height of the reference population. The program will provide these children with enhanced nutribuns, nutri-cookies, iron-fortified rice, fruits, and eggs for 94 days. Pasteurized milk will also be distributed for 43 days. “The program not only addresses hunger but also enhances students’ focus, interest, and attendance,” said Mrs. Jennie A. Docuyanan, the designated Health Coordinator for AAGES. The feeding program launched on September 11, 2023, and concluded in February. The DepEd remains committed to improving the health and well-being of Filipino learners through such initiatives. The program will provide these children with enhanced nutribuns, nutri-cookies, iron-fortified rice, fruits, and eggs for
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88 with a twist. Beneficiaries OF school-based feeding program as they receive their Supplementary foods in school. -Daniela Danica Uy
BFP, AAGES strive to promote awareness on fire prevention
Kyla Patricia Dait
Mini Firewoman. Danica Uy, a grade 6 Earth pupil, as she gave her best as she volunteered in the BFP demonstration of fire extinguishing with the use of firehose.
Due to reported fires in the nearby town, the Anthony Arana Guatlo Elementary School (AAGES), with the initiative of School Principal Mrs. Liza Santos, solicited cooperation among the learners, and internal and external stakeholders to partner with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Palauig Chapter in the conduct of fire prevention and safety awareness inside the campus. In response to this call, BFP Palauig Chapter headed by SFO3 Ledilla C. Marty held a fire safety awareness campaign on March 5 led by DRMM School Coordinator, Elben A. Arca, Teacher III. The BFP staff conducted a room-toroom inspection and checked the electrical connections for hazards. The campaign also featured lectures on fire prevention, safety, and the essentials of emergency response during a fire outbreak. “Mahirap kasi na nasa huli ang pagsisisi, prevention is better than cure. Manakawan ka
na, huwag lang masunugan.” SFO3 Marty stressed. The BFP also conducted an outdoor demonstration on extinguishing the fire quickly and safely. The use of fire extinguishers was also taught to students. Moreover, pupils with dreams of becoming firemen were selected for another demonstration. One of the highlights of the activity was when Danica Uy, a grade 6 earth learner, volunteered in the BFP demonstration to stop the fire through the use of a fire hose. “Mahirap pala, kailangan malakas talaga, pero paglaki ko, gusto ko pa ring katulad ni Papa, para maka tulong rin ako sa iba.” Uy ended. The campaign’s purpose was to raise awareness among the school community regarding fire prevention measures and to ensure that they are equipped with the knowledge necessary to respond appropriately in the event of a fire outbreak.