The Department of Health (DOH) expressed support for the breastfeeding activity, lauding its aim to further promote breastfeeding benefits among mothers in the country. DOH promotes breastfeeding eventMORE THAN 500 mother-baby tandems joined other mother-baby tandems in 14 locations nationwide in the simultaneous latching of babies at the “Hakab 2016,” a breastfeeding activity, held in celebration of National Breastfeeding Month at Metrotent Convention Center, Ortigas, Pasig City on Saturday. He said what the DOH really wants to see is a nation of Filipinas breastfeeding up to 24 months. In his speech, DOH Spokesperson and Assistant Secretary Dr. Eric Tayag cited the beneficial effects of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding Pinays (BFP), a non-government organization with about 120,000 members all over the country, hosted the event, the fourth time since its organization on January 22, 2013.

Source: Manila Times August 08, 2016 11:03 UTC