Zambo City, champion in implementing MDG – ILO

by Michael Vincent D. Cajulao ZAMBOANGA CITY, Aug. 8 (PIA) – Zamboanga City local government received recognition from the International Labor Organization (ILO) calling it a “champion” in achieving the Millennium Development Goal (MDG). ILO head of the technical working group on MGD - Expanded Breast Feeding Program Ana Valencia said they were pleased to see that the city is right on track in the implementation of MDG programs particularly on breastfeeding in workplace with an ordinance already in place. “Our visit to Zamboanga City has been very fruitful. In fact, we were surprised that the city government has passed a local ordinance promoting breastfeeding in workplace”, Valencia said. What’s more laudable, Valencia said, is the fact that the city came up with the ordinance even before they even asked LGUs to do so. “This came even before we reached out to LGUs”, she said. Valencia praised the local government saying it is proactive, and has taken the initiatives even when not told, and is serious in taking up issues under the MDG. ILO National Coordinator Jonas Madagia called the city government a champion in adhering to the MDG. “We are very happy that Zamboanga City is actually a champion in achieving the MDG”, he said. (ALT/MVC/PIA9-Zambo City)  Also visit here