MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Tuesday recognized the efforts of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to develop ready-to-eat (RTE) meals that address the food and nutrition needs of the vulnerable sectors during disasters.
“Food supplies are one of the most important humanitarian responses to emergencies,” CHR Spokesperson Jacqueline de Guia said in a statement on Monday.
“But in disaster and calamity situations, it is essential to first establish that food supplies are culturally and nutritionally appropriate for the affected population; and that the costs of their purchase, transportation, storage, and distribution are kept to a …
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