SEVERAL researchers from the University of the Philippines Visayas recently visited three municipalities in Antique for studies on nutrition, literacy, food security, and employment.

Led by its program manager Dr. Harold Monteclaro, the UPV team was able to meet with Mayor Jose Jeffrey Lumugdang of Culasi, Mayor Roberto Necor of Barbaza, and representatives of the Municipal Health Office and Municipal Agriculture Office in Sibalom on behalf of Mayor Gian Carlo Occeña.

The study titled “From Policy to Practice: Implementation Study of National Programs on Nutrition, Food Security, Education Literacy, and Employment in the Province of Antique, Philippines” will be implemented in the municipalities of Culasi, Barbaza, and Sibalom of the province.

The study is divided into four components, focusing on specific programs on nutrition.

It aims to examine various national policies and programs that have an impact on the community and the industry in the province.

The study will describe the level of program implementation and the availability of factors affecting the passage from policy to local practice.

It will be led by Prof. Josephine Firmase as Project Leader, food security with Sashah Dioso as Project Leader, education literacy with Prof. Jonevee Amparo as Project Leader, and employment with Atty. Christopher Honorario as Project Leader.

“The data gathered will be utilized by local government units and legislators in developing policies and entry points for concerted actions locally, nationally, and even internationally. The project will be implemented for one year,” UPV said.