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Marcos launches expanded school feeding program for Filipino learners
PH🏛️ PoliticsCenter17 hr. ago

Marcos launches expanded school feeding program for Filipino learners

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. launched an expanded School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) aimed at addressing undernutrition among Filipino learners. The program will provide universal feeding to all Kindergarten and Grade 1 students starting in the 2026–2027 school year, with additional support for Grades 2 to 6 students who are classified as wasted or severely wasted. The initiative emphasizes sourcing food locally to support local suppliers and businesses. Marcos highlighted the importance of proper nutrition for children's academic performance, health, and overall development, stating that the government will ensure students do not face hunger or financial burdens related to meals.

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Philippine Daily Inquirer logoPhilippine Daily InquirerIndependentCenter17 hr. ago
Marcos launches expanded school feeding program for Filipino learners

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. launched an expanded School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) aimed at addressing undernutrition among Filipino learners. The program will provide universal feeding to all Kindergarten and Grade 1 students starting in the 2026–2027 school year, with additional support for Grades 2 to 6 students who are classified as wasted or severely wasted. The initiative emphasizes sourcing food locally to support local suppliers and businesses. Marcos highlighted the importance of proper nutrition for children's academic performance, health, and overall development, stating that the government will ensure students do not face hunger or financial burdens related to meals.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the launch of a government program in a neutral tone, focusing on the expansion of nutritional support for students. It includes direct quotes from President Marcos emphasizing the program's goals and benefits without overtly favoring any political perspective. The framing is客观,

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