Manila Friendship Lion’s club visited Cuneta Elementary School on November 22, 2017 for the launching of Feeding Program sponsored by their association. The event started 9:00 am where the parents of Feeding Program beneficiaries gathered for an orientation on the purpose and goals of School-Based Feeding Program. As an institution of learning, Cuneta Elementary School also addresses the nutritional health of its pupils by encouraging concerned stakeholders. Manila Friendship Lion’s Club fortunately sees that their vision and mission in helping those in need are in line with the schools’ goals.

The program started with preliminary activities followed by a heartfelt message from school Mrs. Genalin S. Ong. She thanked the visitors in their valuable efforts in helping the pupils of CES in meeting their nutritional needs. She emphasized the importance of the SBFP in ensuring each pupil have more focus percentage in their academics by not worrying about their food. Mrs. Genalin S. Ong also laid out the plans for SBFP through the help of stakeholders such Manila Friendship Lion’s Club.

The following members were present on the event: Convenor Mr. Ansong Ong, President Sally Wang, Vice resident Jackie Tiu, President Wen Yong Lim, Secretary Sensen Yang, Treasury Chun Yung Cah, President Yang Yi Shi, Vice President Chun Leh Lim, Treasure Liam He Hong, Secretary Qing Kai Lim, Secretary Qing Kai Lim, Secretary Fang Fang Liv, Vice President Qiung De Hong, President Chao Yang Cah, Hong Lou Shi, Jun Fen Hong, Wang Lu De, Cai Zhizhe, Xiu Za Hua.

The PSDS of Cluster-7, Mrs. Emilia M. Oblianda was also present in the launching event. She extended her gratitude to Manila Friendship Lion’s Club too for choosing Cuneta Elementary School as the beneficiary of their charity. She applauded the community by continuously attracting potential stakeholders who would be willing to help hundreds of kids be motivated in a child-friendly environment

The Convenor of Manila Friendship Lion’s Club Mr. Ansong Ong Tan also delivered his message in front of the parents. He explained the objectives of the association and supported the school’s on-going project called Project ZeDro. He relayed the story of hearing one of the intervention that Project ZeDro implements which is Feeding Program that was fortunately in line with the services they offer. He also mentioned bringing eye health program to the school where pupils and teachers’ alike could benefit from.

The current school nurse, Ms. Esnairah Diamla discusses next the current nutrional status of CES pupils. She also gave a background on the purpose of SBFP in improving the health of every pupil. The club members also donated Php 7,000 to a Grade I pupil that needed financial help for her national competition to be held in Cebu. They then proceeded to the feeding program that was currently taking place on the school’s canteen. They were able to observe the proceedings of the program and were introduced to the pupils.