Cebu city – Five mothers from 5 barangays of Cebu City show off their talents during the commemoration program of the Breastfeeding Awareness Month celebration held on August 22, 2012 at the Event Center, SM City Cebu right after the Breastfeeding March last August 22, 2012. Mothers of Barangay Lahug who gave a dance number garnered 3rd placer, mothers from Barangay Sambay 2 who rendered a Breastfeeding Jingle won 2nd place and a mother from Sambag 1 won the coveted 1st prize with a rendition of “Greatest Love of All”.
Health and nutrition services like nutrition counselling, blood pressure taking, random blood sugar testing courtesy of GTK, CCMC, Cebu Blood Donors Society, SWU Medical Technology students PAN and NDAP were provided during the event. To educate the mothers present and the onlookers, an informative talk about Caring for the Newborn was given by Dr. Mary Jane E. Iran, Neonatologist and an official of the Philippine Pediatric Society Cebu Chapter. Additionally, Ms. Khristle Ann C. Cañares, Barangay Nutrition Action Officer of Barangay Sambag I also gave a testimonial regarding the Exclusive Breastfeeding and its effects on her children.
Dignitaries present during the program were Engr. Miguel T. Gerson, Chief Administrative Division representing RD and RNC Chair Asuncion M. Anden of DOH – CHD 7, Dr. Parolita A. Mission, RNPC of NNC 7, Ms. Teresa J. Mempin, Assistant Mall Manager of SM City Cebu and Ms. Dionica L. Saquilon, President of Integrated Midwives Association of the Philippines (IMAP) – Cebu Chapter.
The event was also highlighted with raffles. Minor prizes included gift packs from Geltech Hayco, makers of Meat Magic and Gift Certificates from SM City Cebu. The major prizes given away included 5 Free Normal Delivery Package courtesy of IMAP – Cebu Chapter. SM City Cebu and Feed the Children Philippines provided the snacks for the attendees of the event. Educational and fun-filled, the event aimed to promote furthermore exclusive breastfeeding. See you again next year for enjoyable and informative Breastfeeding event!
