By Alma L. Tingcang
PAGADIAN CITY - About 1,250 kids of Dumalinao
Regional Pilot School (DRPS) in Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur enjoyed the
activities culminating the celebration of Nutrition Month with the theme, “Gutom
at Malnutrisyon, Sama-sama Nating Wakasan.”
Mayor Ace William E.
Cerilles lauded everyone for the all-out support which made the activity not
just a jolly and enjoyable but also a meaningful one.
“I encourage the
parents to give a variety of nutritious foods to their children and to practice
a healthy lifestyle. Give them plenty of fruits and vegetables. Eat go, grow and glow foods everyday,” advised
the young mayor.
He was grateful to the
parents for bringing fruits and vegetables grown from their own backyard and
farm, showcasing the vast agricultural potential of Dumalinao.
On the other hand, the
mayor’s ever supportive and lovely wife Junaflor “Sweet” S. Cerilles, who
personally negotiated with San Miguel Foods, expressed her gratitude for the company’s
positive response by providing the schoolchildren with nutritious snacks like Purefoods
Tender Juicy hotdogs, Magnolia juice drinks and Chocolait.
She was grateful for
the opportunity given to DRPS pupils, while everyone enjoyed the snacks and had
a great time playing games and taking pictures with the TJ Mascot. “As it is
said, children are our future so we should invest much of our time and effort
in them,” the first lady explained.
“To the kids, my advice
is, please never eat junk foods. To the parents, you should be ‘hands on’ in
ensuring your kids eat the right kinds of food. Good and proper nutrition is
very important for growing kids. Have a healthy lifestyle,” she concluded. (PIA9)