DOST, Winrock-PCCP, PIA intensify ‘Food Safe Caraga’ campaign
BUTUAN CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through the Caraga Food Safety Team (CFST), in partnership with Winrock International – Philippine Cold Chain Project (PCCP) and Philippine Information Agency is intensifying its campaign to fulfill food safety in the region.
According to DOST Caraga regional director Dominga Mallonga, their partnership with Winrock-PCCP and PIA is aimed to increase promotion of food safety awareness through a massive information, education and communication campaign called “Food Safe Caraga.”
“This campaign is in accordance to the provisions of the Republic Act Number 10611, also known as the Food Safety Act of 2013 – An Act to Strengthen the Food Safety Regulatory System in the country to protect consumer health and facilitate market access of local foods and food products,” reiterated Mallonga.
The good director further expressed her optimism that their partnership with Winrock and PIA will reach many places, as they will be doing various activities and efforts to reach out to people and inculcate the significance of ensuring food safety all the time.
The DOST is guided with the vision to uphold “a reservoir of scientific and technological know-how providing world-class solutions that empower Filipinos to attain higher productivity and better quality of life.” (Jennifer P. Gaitano)
