Implementation of School-Based Feeding Program in Five Selected Public Secondary Schools in Nasugbu, Batangas

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The Philippine government has identified the factors that affect the dropouts in public schools. High rate of dropouts both in elementary and secondary can be attributed to the factors of poverty and malnutrition. To effectively lessen dropouts, the Food for Education program was implemented in two forms: Children feeding at school (School feeding Program); and Family Given Food if their children attend to school (Food for Schooling Programs). These programs used food as an incentive for parents to send their children to school.

METHODS

This study utilized the descriptive-comparative method of research. The significance of the descriptive survey method was connected not only with the characteristics of individuals but with the characteristics of the whole sample. It provided information useful to the solution of local issues. Survey might be quantitative or qualitative in verbal or mathematical forms of expressions. This method applies prominently because this study aims to assess the implementation of the current Department of Education's School-based feeding program in (5) five selected public secondary schools in Nasugbu, Batangas.

RESULTS

The study revealed that most of the recipients favored common menu which are rich in carbohydrates and protein like rice and fish. The feeding program in schools intend to uplift the educational status of students who are in need of supplementary feeding on basis of students' health condition. The respondents rated strongly agree on the cleanliness and condition of the feeding center.

DISCUSSIONS

The school-based feeding program, which serves as the nucleus of delivering nourishing food to selected schoolchildren, is giving optimum on the indispensable criterion that the program should present.