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The
Food Fortification Program
is
the
Philippine
governments
response
to
the
growing
micronutrient
malnutrition, which has been prevalent in the country for the
past several years.
Mandate
Republic Act 8976, An Act Establishing the Philippine Food
Fortification Program and for other purposes mandating
fortification of flour, oil and sugar with Vitamin A and flour and
rice with iron by November 7, 2004 and promoting voluntary
fortification through the SPSP, Signed into law on November 7,
2000
There
are
139
processed
food
products
with
SangkapPinoySeal with 83% with vitamin A, 29% with iron
and 14% with iodine (2008)
Based on 2003 NNS Households awareness of SPS- and FFproducts is 11% and 14%, respectively, in 2008 awareness is
11.6%
i-Rice
The City of Naga as enacted resolutions to support RA 8976,
specifically for the fortification of rice, to wit:
THE NAGA CITY GAZETTE
VOLUME I | ISSUE NO.4 | SERIES OF 2012 JANUARY - JUNE
2012
RESOLUTION
CALLING/
REQUESTING
ALL
OWNERS/MANAGERS/
ADMINISTRATORS
OF
RESTAURANTS,
EATERIES,
CANTEENS,
HOTELS,
HOSPITALS AND SUCH ALL OTHER, IN THE CITY OF
NAGA, TO SERVE NFA IRON- FORTIFIED RICE (I-RICE)
IN THEIR DAILY OPERATIONS
Sponsor: Hon. Cecilia B. Veluz-De Asis
WHEREAS, in pursuance to Section 6 of Republic Act 8976,
otherwise known as the Philippine Food Fortification Act of
2000, which provides for the mandatory fortification of one of
the staple foods rice, the National Food Authority (NFA) has
conducted a simultaneous nationwide campaign on promoting
the regular serving and/or consumption of the Iron-Fortified
Rice known as i-Rice;
WHEREAS, in showing support to this i-Rice Program of NFA,
every Local Government Unit shall initiate concrete plans,
especially on the dissemination and promotion of i-Rice in the
community, which eventually help to vigorously address the
problem of micronutrient deficiencies to its constituents,
especially, but not limited among young children, pregnant
women and nursing mothers;
WHEREAS, parts of Naga Citys manifestations of support to
the program are: (a) to ensure the consumption of i-Rice in
every household; (b) to guarantee the availability of i-Rice in all
accredited retailers; and (c) to make the leeway that i-Rice be
served in all establishments within the city;
NOW THEREFORE, on motion by Hon. Cecilia B. Veluz De
Asis, duly seconded by Hon. Alex C. Nero;
BE IT RESOLVED, as it is hereby resolved to call/request all
owners/managers/administrators
of
restaurants,
eateries,
canteens, hotels, hospitals and such all other, in the City of
Naga, to serve NFA i-Rice in their daily operations.
LET COPIES of this resolution be furnished the Office of His
Honor, City Mayor John G. Bongat, for his perusal, the Offices of
the Provincial and Regional NFA, all aforementioned
establishments and all other concerned agencies for their
information, guidance and favorable actions.
APPROVED: 2012-214
ADOPTED: April 3, 2012