Rappler's latest stories on malnutrition in the Philippines
DOH Calabarzon eyes malnutrition wards in hospitals in 2019
DOH Calabarzon Regional Director Eduardo Janairo says counselling, proper nutrition assessment, and education of patients will be included in nutrition programs

Rising food prices may worsen child malnutrition in PH
Rapid inflation and misconceptions on what to feed children would aggravate the 'very high' levels of child malnutrition in the Philippines, says UNICEF

The long wait to 'Zero Hunger'
To date, the Philippines has no comprehensive law directly addressing food insecurity and hunger. Where is the Zero Hunger Bill?

Fast Facts: What has the government done to alleviate malnutrition?
The Philippine government has shown a history of focused policy, but scattershot implementation

A day in the life: Youth volunteers
Volunteering can seem like a thankless job, but for these two millennials, it’s a priceless experience. Watch these 360 videos to learn what motivates them

Quiz: What should be next on your bucket list?
Learn how you can pursue passion and purpose at the same time with this quiz!

Solving hunger: Why it’s important for millennials to help out
Hunger stunts the potential of the youth. How does it worsen existing problems in the country?

Combating malnutrition: The key to the Philippines’ long-term success
Members of the private sector and the government need to invest in nutrition to secure a better future for the next generation

PH among the worst places for children to grow up – report
The End of Childhood Index identifies in what countries children enjoy their childhood and where they are deprived of it The Philippines is 96th of 172

Rappler journalists finalists in 2016 Save the Children Media Awards
The annual competition seeks to encourage and engage members of the media to continue raising the public’s awareness regarding the reality of hunger and malnutrition’s impact on Filipino children and their families

2015 global index: PH hunger, malnutrition problem 'serious'
With a score of 20 1 in the 2015 Global Hunger Index the Philippines is above the regional average meaning the level of the hunger problem is higher

Programs for women have 'stronger' impact vs malnutrition
Programs that empower women especially those in the poorest sector can help end the persistent cycle of hunger and malnutrition says a Food and Agricultural Organization report

Ending hunger and malnutrition in PH is possible in 15 years but...
Other Southeast Asian countries are proof that ending hunger and malnutrition within a short period is possible but the Philippines needs to step up its efforts

Filipino 'shortness' more than just a 'racial trait' – report
The Philippines ranks second shortest among ASEAN countries Are Filipinos really just genetically short?

'Lahat Dapat': No child should be left malnourished
Malnutrition and hunger among Filipinos – especially children – should be the centerpiece of electoral campaigns for 2016

Gov't program to feed over 2.5M kids under 5 in 2015
The government has earmarked P4 32 billion for the Supplementary Feeding Program in 2015

DOST's food program works in Agusan del Norte town – study
84 out of 88 children hit their normal body weight after 120 days under the program

Can an early warning system help end hunger?
The EWS FNS is a food security information system that can empower communities to immediately identify hunger and malnutrition problems in their areas

Use P7.7B SK fund to fight hunger – Recto
The P7 7 billion allotted to the Sangguniang Kabataan can be used for programs addressing hunger and malnutrition across the country

Makati, Taguig lead NCR cities in fight vs malnutrition
Official data show that all of the cities in Metro Manila are faring better than others in the war against malnutrition

Tondo's Katuparan: Fulfilling malnourished children's dreams
Ending malnutrition among children is key to finally fulfilling the dreams their parents never realized

UN expert to visit PH to assess food security
The United Nations Special Rapporteur will check on how accessible food is in the country and if the right to food is fully realized

How a community curbs malnutrition
World Vision s Pinoy Nutrition Hub is ending malnutrition one child at a time in several barangays in the Philippines

Saving Sitio Pintor's hungry children
How can a community with not too many opportunities save its hungry children? Good Neighbors International Philippines is doing its share

The good in Good Store: Fighting malnutrition, poverty in Rizal
How can one store help end malnutrition and poverty?
