Malabon: A timely nutrition program
Malabon LGU’s “Karinderia Para sa Kalusugan ni Chikiting at Buntis,” or KKC, started by the Malabon LGU in 2018 by Mayor Lenlen Oreta, is one of the most awarded and cited nutrition programs by the National Nutrition Council (NNC).
“The pandemic greatly affects all of us, especially the lowincome families of our nation,” said Mayor Oreta. “One of its grave effects will be the rise of malnutrition, especially among the kids."
It’s the first of its kind, as it ensures program sustainability since it considers both the providers (livelihood and income for small karinderias in every barangay) and the beneficiaries (those in need of nutritious food). With the success of the program in Malabon, other LGUs and organizations have inquired about the KKC.