Health is No. 1 for Ate Vi

MANILA, Philippines - “I believe that health is No. 1,” says Batangas Gov, Vilma Santos (photo).“That’s why my priority programs are geared toward health. In Batangas, I am initiating programs for the rehabilitation of hospitals, for the promotion of health cards and various nutrition programs.”

Among the programs that she supports is Laki Sa Gatas Nutrition Education Advocacy, which promotes the importance of proper nutrition and good education as to improve children’s lives and come closer to attaining their dreams. The campaign tours schools all over the country encouraging school kids, along with their moms, to drink milk, eat nutritious yet affordable food, and perform well in their studies so they could achieve their goals in life.