Nestle Philippines Chairman and CEO Kais Marzouki delivering his message through the digital awarding ceremony. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
PINAGBUHATAN Elementary Faculty in Pasig Metropolis and San Miguel Excessive Faculty in Tanjay Metropolis had been named as this yr’s champions for having the most effective implementation of the Nestlé Wellness Campus (NWC) program.
They triumphed over taking part public colleges from throughout the nation, showcasing the most effective methods to advertise diet, well being and wellness practices of their communities.
By means of the partnership of Nestlé Philippines and the Division of Training (DepEd), the NWC program was born to assist educate the youth and the group in regards to the worth of more healthy meals and life-style decisions.
Yearly, taking part colleges take a proactive function in implementing this system’s dancercise, pupil and grownup modules, and their very own wellness initiatives to advertise the 7 Wholesome Habits – Select Nutritious and Diverse Choices, Handle Parts, Select to Drink Water and Milk, Get pleasure from Meals Collectively, Play Actively, Look after the Planet and Preserve Good Hygiene.
“As we work hand-in-hand with the DepEd for the implementation of our Nestlé Wellness Campus program, the faculties themselves make all of the distinction. Because of their creativity, willingness, and dedication, they aren’t solely in a position to information college students, however proceed instilling in them the worth of correct diet and bodily exercise, which is significant for good well being, particularly within the new regular,” mentioned Kevin Carpio, RND, Nestle Wellness Campus Venture Lead and Company Nutritionist.
For SY 2021-2022, the nationwide competitors was divided into two classes – Inter-Faculty (elementary and highschool) and Inter-Area.
Whereas blended studying has its challenges, over 1,600 entries had been submitted from throughout seven areas, highlighting the sturdy engagement and competitiveness of many taking part colleges.
Winners from the division degree till the nationals took residence plaques and trophies to commemorate their victory. In addition they acquired prize packages value a complete of greater than P2 million that they will use to additional enhance their college amenities and infrastructure.
For the Inter-Faculty class below elementary, Pinagbuhatan Elementary Faculty was named the champion and was awarded a trophy and prize packages amounting to P200,000. Runners-up had been Moises Padilla Elementary Faculty from Negros Occidental, Cawayan Elementary Faculty from Albay, Tandang Sora Elementary Faculty from San Carlos Metropolis and Fabiana G. Banogon Memorial Elementary Faculty from Tanjay Metropolis.
In the highschool class, the most effective implementing college was San Miguel Excessive Faculty from Central Visayas they usually had been additionally awarded their very own trophy and P200,000 value of prize packages. Runners-up had been Tulalian Nationwide Excessive Faculty from Davao del Norte, Western Bicutan Nationwide Excessive Faculty from Taguig Metropolis, Camarin Excessive Faculty from Caloocan Metropolis and Salihid Nationwide Excessive Faculty from Iloilo Province.
For the Inter-region class, the Nationwide Capital Area gained first place, a trophy and P200,000 in prize packages. In second place was Area 6 (Western Visayas) with a trophy and P150,000 in prize packages, and Area 7 (Central Visayas) in third with their very own trophy and prize packages value P100,000.
“Because the Kasambuhay sa Kalusugan of Filipinos, we wish to congratulate all of the winners and an enormous thanks as nicely to everybody who participated. Greater than the prizes, what’s most essential is our collective effort to ship high quality schooling amidst the pandemic, enrich studying experiences of lecturers, mother and father and college students, and reinforce wellness in our communities,” mentioned Olive Misa, Nestle PH VP for Public Affairs.
“At a time like this, it is grow to be extra essential than ever to prioritize the well being and wellness of households, particularly for the kids whose potential we’re nurturing,” shared Kais Marzouki, Nestle Philippines Chairman and CEO.
“With the Nestle Wellness Campus Awards, we’re closing this system’s ninth yr, and none of this is able to have been attainable with out the assistance of the Division of Training. Congratulations to all our champions and finalists, however let or not it’s mentioned that as we advocate the well being and wellness of increasingly youngsters, we’re already profitable,” he concluded.
