30/08/2026
GATAS NG PAGMAMAHAL: Nurturing Mothers, Building Bobon’s Future
In Barangay Bobon, the journey toward a healthier future begins with a simple yet powerful act of love—a mother nourishing her child. On August 29, 2026, the Gatas ng Pagmamahal Bobon Breastfeeding Support Group, through HAKAB Na Barangay Edition, brought together 31 lactating mothers at the Bobon Barangay Hall, turning a simple gathering into a celebration of motherhood, community, and hope. This initiative was born from Bobon’s Barangay Nutrition Action Plan (BNAP) and its Barangay Resolution creating the Local Breastfeeding Support Group (LBSG). True to its commitment to nutrition, Bobon proudly became the first barangay in Mati City to establish an LBSG and the first to complete its BNAP—a testament to what can be achieved when community leaders take nutrition seriously and turn plans into meaningful action. This also echoes the call of City Health Officer Dr. Ben Hur G. Catbagan, Jr. to continually promote, protect, and advocate breastfeeding.
The gathering became a beautiful learning space for mothers, where knowledge was shared and confidence was strengthened. Rejee Lou Mejia, Founder of Mati Moms, and Yola Mantua, DOH Nutritionist-Dietitian, provided health education on the importance and benefits of breastfeeding and the First 1,000 Days of Life. Beyond the lessons and discussions, the activity carried a deeper message: every time a mother chooses to breastfeed, she is not only feeding her child—she is helping build a healthier future. With the support of Congressman Cheeno Almario, Mayor Mayo Almario, Department of Health, City Health Office, and the City Nutrition Unit, Bobon’s mothers were reminded that they are never alone in this journey. A community that stands beside its mothers stands beside its children.
Adding meaning to the occasion was the presence of Bobon’s leaders, headed by Punong Barangay Judie Landicho, together with Kagawad Maximo Ortega Benatero Jr. and Kagawad Melvin Roy Casas Gayta. Their support sends a powerful message: the leaders of Bobon know where to invest—not only in programs, but in people; not only in today, but in tomorrow. Because the little children being nourished today will one day become the leaders, professionals, parents, and community builders of Bobon. The activity was spearheaded by Barangay Midwife Daisy Rose Luna, with the dedicated support of Barangay Nurse Aida Ranoa, Barangay Nutrition Scholar Eleonesa Alilian and the rest of the LBSG members. Indeed, Gatas ng Pagmamahal is more than a breastfeeding initiative—it is Bobon’s promise that every mother will be supported, every child will be given a strong foundation, and every generation will have a better future.
Together, Yes We Can
Para sa Tanan!
