1,800 attend breastfeeding eventA total of 1,800 individuals yesterday attended the “Hakab Na! Hosted by the online support group Breastfeeding Pinays (BFP), the event is held every August, in time for the Philippines’ National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. 2016,” a simultaneous breastfeeding event which aims to create awareness on the benefits of mother’s milk. “A gathering of families and breastfeeding advocates, Hakab Na, aims to create awareness of the health and economic benefits of breastfeeding, promote the importance of providing proper support to breastfeeding mothers and ultimately, create a breastfeeding nation,” it was disclosed in its website. Health Spokesperson Eric Tayag said the Department of Health (DOH) recognizes the efforts of BFP and the importance of creating awareness about breastfeeding.

Source: Manila Bulletin August 06, 2016 14:13 UTC