Unfortunately, an undernourished mother rarely has enough breast milk for her infant. The high sugar content of condensed milk of course makes it a rather unhealthy substitute for breast milk. Considering that milk is a staple of early childhood nutrition, its domestic production should be given as much importance as that of rice. Increasing domestic milk production can help make prices affordable. The breed, which is a cross between the Gir and Holstein, supposedly provides high milk production even in tropical climate.

Source: Philippine Star January 14, 2026 02:32 UTC