by: Mark Cayabyab

A barangay population manager discusses some pointers in reproductive health and child care to a mother in Brgy. Malanday, January 2014 as part of the Alagang Valenzuelano Barangay Based Feeding and Family Planning Program. The city governemnt is a staunch advocate of exclusive breastfeeding for babies.

by: Mark Cayabyab

A child awaits for cue as she holds her lunchbox provided by the city government's Chikiting Food Patrol supplementary feeding program at Punturin 2 Day Care Center, July 2014.

by: Mark Cayabyab

A bottle-fed baby holds on to her mother as the latter fills out form in Lingahan, Brgy. Malanday where the city government is holding a caravan activity for its Barangay-based Feeding and Family Planning Program, January 2014. Valenzuela City is a staunch supporter of breastfeeding for babies.

by: Mark Cayabyab

Valenzuela City launches the Barangay-based Feeding Program , February 2014 that aims to elevate 3,538 children recipients from malnutrition. The program features lunchboxes that contain nutritious ready-to-cook food enough to feed a child for two weeks. For three years, parents of beneficiaries will have to bring the lunchboxes with them to barangay health stations for replenishment. The city government is aiming for “zero malnourished children” in 2016.

by: Mark Cayabyab

Widely cultivated malunggay (Moringa oleifera) is one of the many potent ingredient for a mother's fight against malnutrition for her children. A Wikipedia article says 'the leaves are the most nutritious part of the plant, being a significant source of B vitamins, vitamin C, provitamin A as beta-carotene, vitamin K, manganese and protein, among other essential nutrients.'

by: CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Two mothers nurse their babies at the lactation room of Valenzuela City Hall, July 2012. The city government, though Ordinance No. 40, series of 2011, otherwise known as 'An Ordinance Promoting and Protecting Breastfeeding Program and Child Nutrition in the City of Valenzuela,' is a staunch supporting of breastfeeding for babies.