PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in his State of the Nation Address (SONA 2025) on Monday, announced an expansion of the government’s Walang Gutom (No Hunger) program.
The program aims to provide nutritional assistance to 600,000 of the most vulnerable households in its second year. This significant initiative represents a substantial commitment to addressing food insecurity and malnutrition among the most needy families in the Philippines.
The President’s announcement underscores the government’s prioritization of food security and its efforts to improve the nutritional well-being of its citizens.
Looking ahead, President Marcos revealed plans to further expand the Walang Gutom program, aiming to reach 750,000 households by 2027.
This expansion demonstrates a continued commitment to tackling hunger and malnutrition on a larger scale. The program’s implementation involves collaboration between the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Department of Education (DepEd), which are already running feeding programs in daycare centers and public schools, providing nutritious food and milk to over 3.5 million students nationwide.
The combined efforts of these agencies signal a comprehensive approach to addressing nutritional needs across various sectors of the population.
