Feeding Program: Talamban Elementary School

"Education and learning depend on good nutrition and health.” This is what the school principal, Mrs. Estrada, said in her welcome speech during our visit to Talamban Elementary School on November 17.

Mrs. Estrada prepared 42 of her severely wasted kids for the program launch but she identified 500 kids on campus who need supplementary feeding and interventions. Sumptuous tuna dishes garnished with vegetables, rice, and orange juice were served to the kids.

The program launch was punctuated by ceremonial speeches and symbolic exchange of token to forge the tie-up between the school and CITE-Century Pacific Group.

Mrs. Taala, the assistant school principal, happily noted that the feeding program would increase students’ attendance in the school and motivate them to do well in their studies.

About 16 parents in attendance also listened to the talk given by CITE Team Member Julieto Ardiente. Mr. Ardiente discussed the corporal works of mercy and how parents can teach their children at their young age the value of education.