Republic of the Philippines

Province of Laguna
MUNICIPALITY OF LOS BAÑOS
Special Science and Nature City
OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN
Municipal Hall, National Highway, Brgy. Timugan,
Los Baños, Laguna 4030 Philippines
Email: losbañ[email protected]

EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE _______________ (__TH) REGULAR

SESSION OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN HELD ON _________________, 2024 AT
THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN SESSION HALL, NATIONAL HIGHWAY, BRGY.
TIMUGAN, LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA.

Present : Vice Mayor Antonio L. Kalaw, Presiding Officer

S.B. Member Josephine S. Evangelista
S.B. Member Miko C. Pelegrina
S.B. Member Janos S. Lapiz
S.B. Member Geronimo A. Ciceron
S.B. Member Marlo PJ A. Alipon
S.B. Member Mike Dexter A. Concio
S.B. Member Mark Lester B. Dizon
S.B. Member Cris Dayril B. Bagnes
S.B. Member Arlene P. delos Santos, Liga President
S.B. Member Jozylyn N. Manansala, SK Fed. President
Secretary Dona T. Alborida
Ms. Jellyn S. De Una, LLSA II

Absent : None

Visitor(s) : None

ORDINANCE NO. 2024-_____

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11037, "AN ACT INSTITUTIONALIZING

A NATIONAL FEEDING PROGRAM FOR UNDERNOURISHED CHILDREN IN PUBLIC DAY
CARE, KINDERGARTEN, AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS TO COMBAT HUNGER AND
UNDERNUTRITION AMONG FILIPINO CHILDREN AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFO” IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA

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Author : Councilor Leren Mae M. Bautista
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WHEREAS, Republic Act No. 11037, otherwise known as the “Masustansyang Pagkain
para sa Batang Pilipino Act," establishes the policy of the State to recognize the vital role of the
youth in nation-building and promotes and protects their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual,
and social well-being, acknowledging the proven relationship between food, nutrition, and the
capacity of students to develop and learn;WHEREAS, the State mandates the establishment of a
comprehensive national feeding program aimed at addressing the problem of undernutrition
among Filipino children;

WHEREAS, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), in

collaboration with the Local Government Units (LGUs), shall implement a Supplemental
Feeding Program for undernourished children aged three (3) to five (5) years, which shall be
administered in day care centers and other facilities designated for such purpose, ensuring the
provision of at least one fortified meal for a minimum of one hundred twenty (120) days per
year;

WHEREAS, the Municipal Government of Los Baños recognizes its important role in
supporting the effective implementation of the National Feeding Program, providing resources,
coordination, and local knowledge to ensure the program's success in combating hunger and
undernutrition among children in the municipality;

WHEREAS, the Department of Education (DepED) shall undertake a School-Based

Feeding Program for undernourished public school children from kindergarten to grade six (6)
that includes the provision of at least one fortified meal to all eligible children for a duration of
not less than one hundred twenty (120) days per year;

WHEREAS, National Government Agencies (NGAs), in coordination with the

Department of Health (DOH), shall provide micronutrient supplements to Program beneficiaries,
including the use of iodized salt, in compliance with Republic Act No. 8172;

WHEREAS, NGAs, in collaboration with DOH and LGUs, shall conduct concurrent
health examinations for beneficiaries, including deworming and vaccination, as appropriate;

WHEREAS, the Gulayan sa Paaralan program encourages local units to allocate land for
the cultivation of vegetables and nutrient-rich plants identified by the National Nutrition Council
(NNC), with assistance from the Department of Agriculture (DA), while component units
lacking land shall adopt modern gardening technologies;

WHEREAS, NGAs, in conjunction with DOH and LGUs, shall establish and maintain
water and sanitation facilities, while promoting hygiene and safe food preparation practices in
areas designated for meal preparation;

WHEREAS, the feeding program will be supplemented by a comprehensive public

health, nutrition, and values transformation campaign aimed at promoting a holistic and
integrated approach to health and nutrition education;

WHEREAS, the LGU shall extend assistance to NGAs for the effective implementation
of the feeding program;

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Councilor Leren Mae M. Bautista, duly seconded by

Councilor Jonathan Bryan S. Sityap, and with the approval of the Councilors present,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA,

IN SESSION ASSEMBLED, THAT:

SECTION 1. TITLE - This Ordinance shall be referred to as the “MUNICIPAL

ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE MASUSTANSYANG PAGKAIN PARA SA BATANG
PILIPINO ACT.”

SECTION 2. COVERAGE - This Ordinance shall govern all aspects related to the
nutritional welfare of children within the territorial jurisdiction of this municipality, specifically
addressing undernutrition among children ages three (3) to six (6) in coordination with relevant
national and local government agencies.

SECTION 3. DECLARATION OF POLICY - It is hereby declared to be the policy of

the Local Government of Los Baños to uphold and promote the nutritional welfare of children
within its jurisdiction, recognizing that every child has the right to adequate nutrition and healthy
growth, vital for their overall development and well-being.

In line with this policy, the Local Government acknowledges the

following:
 (a) The significance of addressing undernutrition and hunger among
children, particularly those aged three (3) to six (6), is of paramount
importance to ensure their optimal physical, mental, and social
development;

(b) The Municipality is committed to creating a supportive environment

that engages parents, educational institutions, healthcare providers, and the
community at large to collaborate in efforts aimed at combating hunger
and malnutrition;

(c) The Local Government recognizes that the implementation of Republic

Act No. 11037, known as the "Masustansyang Pagkain para sa Batang
Pilipino Act," is a vital step in institutionalizing a comprehensive and
sustainable national feeding program designed to improve the nutrition of
undernourished children in public day care, kindergarten, and elementary
schools throughout Los Baños;

(d) It is essential to prioritize the health and nutritional needs of the most
vulnerable segments of the population, especially undernourished children,
by harnessing resources and support from both government and private
sectors to achieve the goals of this Ordinance effectively.

SECTION 4. LEGAL BASIS - This Ordinance shall be governed by the provisions of

the following laws and regulations:

(a) Republic Act No. 11037 - The Masustansyang Pagkain para sa Batang
Pilipino Act;
(b) Republic Act No. 7610 - Special Protection of Children Against Abuse,
Exploitation and Discrimination Act;
(c) Republic Act No. 7160 - The Local Government Code of 1991;
(d) Republic Act No. 8172 - The Philippine Food Fortification Act of
2000;
(e) Republic Act No. 11223 - The Universal Health Care Act;
(f) Presidential Decree No. 603, as amended - The Child and Youth
Welfare Code;
(g) Republic Act No. 10410 - The Comprehensive Juvenile Justice and
Welfare Act;
(h) Republic Act No. 8044 – Youth in Nation-Building Act;
(i) Republic Act No. 6972 - The Barangay Level Total Development and
Protection of Children Act;
(j) Civil Code of the Philippines (Article 359 – 360) – Establishment of
Councils for the Protection of Children;

SECTION 5. DEFINITION OF TERMS - As used in this Act, the following terms

shall be understood to mean as follows:

(a) Cycle Menu refers to standardized menus prepared by the national

government agencies (NGAs), in coordination with the National
Nutrition Council (NNC) and the Food and Nutrition Research Institute
(FNRI), which shall be contextualized and drawn up, among others,
according to age range, location and/or type of school, and local cultural
and/or religious eating preferences: Provided, That such menus shall have
as many varieties and selections as may be necessary taking into account
its availability in the place or locality where the day care center or school
is located;
 (b) Fortified Meal refers to a meal with deliberately increased content of
essential micronutrients so as to improve the nutritional quality of the
food and provide the level of calories and protein as prescribed by the
NNC which shall consist of at least one-third (1/3) of the daily
requirement based on the Philippine Dietary Reference Intake (PDRI);

(c) Health Examination refers to the examination conducted by NGAs, in

coordination with the Department of Health (DOH) and local government
units (LGUs) concerned, on the overall condition of the program
beneficiary which shall, among others, include the program beneficiary's
height, weight and other ailments, defects or deformities that may need
special care or treatment;

(d) National Government Agencies (NGAs) refer to the Department of

Education (DepED) and the Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD) which shall be the lead agencies in the
implementation of the Program for public kindergarten and elementary
schools and public day care centers, respectively; and

(e) Undernourished Child refers to a child who has been supplied with
less than the minimum amount of foods essential for sound health and
growth. For purposes of this Act, it shall include children who are
suffering from chronic hunger and malnutrition as well as those who are
considered as wasted, severely wasted or stunted under the World Health
Organization Child Growth Standards.

SECTION 6. MUNICIPAL FEEDING PROGRAM - The Municipal Feeding

Program, hereinafter referred to as the Program, is hereby established to address undernutrition
among Filipino children.

The Program shall have the following components and coverage:

(a) Supplemental Feeding Program for Day Care Children. - The DSWD,
in coordination with the LGUs concerned, shall implement a supplemental
feeding program for undernourished children with ages three (3) to five (5)
years. The Program shall be administered in day care centers or in any
other facility which can be used for such purpose:

Provided, That the Program shall include the provision of at least one (1)
fortified meal for a period of not less than one hundred twenty (120) days
in a year: Provided, further, that in the preparation of fortified meals, the
DSWD shall work in collaboration with recognized parents' organizations;

(b) School-Based Feeding Program. - The DepED shall implement a

school-based feeding program for undernourished public school children
from kindergarten to grade six (6): Provided, That the Program shall
include the provision of at least one (1) fortified meal to all
undernourished public elementary school children for a period of not less
than one hundred twenty (120) days in a year;

c) Milk Feeding Program. - The NGAs shall coordinate with the

Department of Agriculture (DA), the National Dairy Authority, the
Philippine Carabao Center and the Cooperative Development Authority for
the incorporation of fresh milk and fresh milk-based food products in the
 fortified meals and cycle menu in accordance with Republic Act No. 8172,
otherwise known as the "Philippine Food Fortification Act of 2000",
utilizing, as far as practicable, locally produced milk in order to enhance
its nutritional content and, at the same time, help boost livelihood
opportunities for local dairy farmers and the local dairy industry;

(d) Micronutrient Supplements. - The NGAs, in coordination with the

DOH, shall provide micronutrient supplements to the Program
beneficiaries including the use of iodized salt in accordance with Republic
Act No. 8172, otherwise known as the "Salt lodization or ASIN' law;

(e) Health Examination, Vaccination and Deworming. - The NGAs, in

coordination with the DOH and LGUs concerned, shall conduct
simultaneous health examinations, including, but not limited to,
deworming and vaccination, as the case may be, to Program beneficiaries;

(f) Gulayan sa Paaralan. - The NGAs shall encourage their respective

component units to devote a portion of their land or space for the
cultivation of vegetables and other nutrient-rich plants as identified by the
NNC: Provided, that component units lacking in land shall adopt modern
gardening technologies with the assistance of the DA, the Department of
Science and Technology (DOST) and the city or municipal agricultural
officers. Parents shall also be encouraged to maintain a similar program in
their own backyards;

(g) Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH). - The NGAs, in coordination

with the DOH and LGUs, shall establish and maintain water and sanitation
facilities, promote good hygiene and safe food preparation in all of its
component units especially in areas devoted for the preparation of fortified
meals under the Program; and

(h) Integrated Nutrition Education, Behavioral Transformation, and Social

Mobilization. - The Program shall be complemented by a public health,
nutrition, and values transformation campaign to promote a holistic and
integrated approach to health and nutrition education. Orientation-training
on the objectives and mechanics of the Program shall be held among
personnel of NGAs and LGUs concerned, parent volunteers and the
Parents and Teachers Associations (PTAs) to generate support for the
Program. The NGAs concerned shall also endeavor to mobilize
community organizations to continue nutrition education outside of the
school.

SECTION 7. PRIORITIZATION IN THE PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION –

The MHO, MAO, and MSWD shall create a three (3)-year plan to fully implement the Program:
Provided, That the Departments concerned shall prioritize the implementation of the Program in
the LGUs and public development centers or elementary schools that meet any of the following
criteria:

(a) With the highest prevalence of undernutrition and nutrient-deficiency

among children aged three (3) years up to grade six (6) level;

(b) With available facilities or capability to implement the Program; or

 (c) Which prioritize such Program in their locality and are willing to
provide counterpart resources for its implementation.

SECTION 8. CREATION OF A MUNICIPAL NUTRITION INFORMATION

SYSTEM – The Municipal Nutrition Council (MNC) shall harmonize all existing local nutrition
databases from barangays and other relevant agencies of government in order to identify
individuals, groups, and/or localities that have the highest magnitude of hunger and
undernutrition. This system shall henceforth be utilized in monitoring the health and nutrition of
all children in this municipality, especially those covered by the Program.

SECTION 9. LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE - The LGU shall assist the

NGAs in the efficient and effective implementation of the Program in accordance with Section 5
of this Ordinance and shall be authorized to use a portion of the Gender and Development Fund
and MCPC Fund as provided for in Republic Act No. 7160, otherwise known as the "Local
Government Code of 1991," as amended to augment the appropriations available under the
Annual Budget.

SECTION 10. INTEGRATION TO MUNICIPAL ACTION PLAN - Once the 3-Year

Plan for the Municipal Program is created, the MNC shall ensure its integration into the
Municipal Nutrition Action Plan.

SECTION 11. PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION - The LGU shall encourage the
participation of the private sector in the Program which shall include, among others, PTAs,
private corporations, peoples and non-government organizations, and such other groups or
organizations, both foreign and local, that may want to partner in whole or in part with the
implementation of the Program.

SECTION 12. MONITORING AND ANNUAL REPORT - The LGU, in coordination

with the LGUs, the MNC, and other stakeholders, shall regularly monitor, review, and assess the
impact and effectiveness of the Program as well as ensure compliance with standards and
guidelines of the Program for food safety, quality, accountability, community participation, and
the procurement and liquidation processes adopted. For this purpose, the MNAO shall prepare
and submit an annual report on the status of the implementation of the Program to the Office of
the Mayor and Sangguniang Bayan Office.

SECTION 13. APPROPRIATIONS - The LGU shall allocate for the initial
implementation of this Ordinance shall be sourced from the 1% LCPC Fund. Thereafter, such
sums as may be necessary for the continuous implementation of this Ordinance shall be included
in the annual budget thereafter.

SECTION 14. PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES - The Municipal

Budget Office in consultation with the MHO are hereby mandated to specifically establish and
promulgate a community-based mode of procurement, liquidation, and audit that will ensure the
efficient and effective implementation of the Program: Provided, that this provision shall apply
solely to the implementation of the Program by this Local Government Unit.

SECTION 15. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE - If any provision of this Ordinance found to

be inconsistent with any law, other provisions or part/s thereof not so affected shall remain in full
force and effect.

SECTION 16. REPEALING CLAUSE - Any provision of an Ordinance, rules, and

regulations inconsistent herewith is hereby repealed accordingly.
SECTION 17. EFFECTIVITY - This ordinance shall take effect upon compliance with
the posting/publication requirements of the Local Government Code.

ENACTED : _________________ 2024

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I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the above-quoted Ordinance.

DONA T. ALBORIDA
Secretary to the Sangguniang Bayan
CERTIFIED ENACTED:

HON. JOSEPHINE S. EVANGELISTA

Vice Mayor/Acting Presiding Officer

APPROVED:

HON. ANTHONY F. GENUINO

Municipal Mayor