Freedom from hunger a fundamental right – Palace

Being free from hunger is a “fundamental right,” Malacañang said yesterday, as it highlighted the administration’s gains in addressing food insecurity.

- By ALEXIS ROMERO

In a Facebook post, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said the hunger indicators among beneficiary households of the “Walang Gutom” program have decreased, with the rate dropping from 48.7 percent in October last year to 41.5 percent last March.

“Under Bagong Pilipinas, the administration remains committed to ensuring that ending hunger is a fundamental right. Building on Walang Gutom 2027, it aims to sustain progress and restore dignity and resilience to every Filipino,” the government's lead communication arm said.