ALL public Kindergarten learners will receive daily meals through the Department of Education’s expanded School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP), the agency announced.

DepEd said the Marcos administration is demonstrating its strong commitment to combating early childhood malnutrition with the launch of the expanded SBFP at Juan Sumulong Elementary School in Antipolo, Rizal.

“Kapag may sapat na nutrisyon ang mga bata, mas madali silang matuto. Hindi natin kailangang hintayin pang magutom o magkasakit sila bago kumilos,” Education Secretary Sonny Angara said.

“With the strong support of the President, we are investing not only in education but also in lifelong health, productivity, and equity.”

Implemented over 120 school days, this year’s expanded SBFP now covers all Kindergarten learners—not just those identified as undernourished—as part of a broader push for universal early nutrition.

For the first time, DepEd is providing hot meals and fortified food products to around 3.4 million Kindergarten pupils as well as Severely Wasted and Wasted Grade 1 to 6 learners.