TANDAG CITY- Attended by mothers and guardians with children 6-23 months old, the Tutok Kainan - Dietary Supplementation Program (TK-DSP) was officially launched on 15 February 2023 at Surf Camp, Lanuza, Surigao del Sur.

The implementation of TK-DSP in the Municipality of Lanuza will guarantee the delivery of complementary early childhood care and development (ECCD) services in the first 1000 days pursuant to RA 11148 or the Kalusugan ng Mag-Nanay Act by providing nutritious food commodities to children aged 6-23 months for 180 days.

In lieu of Mayor Marvin T. Azarcon, Executive Secretary Celsa Casa expressed her appreciation and joy for LGU Lanuza to be chosen as one of the recipients of TK-DSP in Surigao Del Sur. She emphasized that by implementing the TK-DSP, any parent can make sure that their child's nutritional requirements are met.

Development Management Officer II of NNC Caraga Ms. Shenna Marie Montenegro stressed the necessity of carrying out this supplementation program to address and resolve the issue of stunting and wasting in the Philippines.

After the signing of the consent form, Municipal Nutrition Action Officer Ma. Hanalee Cubero distributed the food commodities to the parents/guardians present, then, conducted a demonstration on how to prepare the food commodities by the use of boiling water.

Barangay Councilor Eppi Agapay of Barangay Agsam ended the launch with a reminder, urging all guardians and parents to seriously take the supplementation program for the benefit of their children.#DMOIISMontenegro