Archive for May 9th, 2007
The Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act
FAST FACTS ON SENATE BILL NO.2490
“Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act”
Approved as an amendment to RA 7600 or the “Rooming-in and Breastfeeding Act of 1992”
• Approved on Third Reading on December 21, 2006 while the House is expected to pass its version soon.
• Principal Authors: Cayetano, Flavier, Ejercito-Estrada J., Lacson
• With amendments introduced by Angara, Ejercito-Estrada L., [...]
International treaties and conventions supporting breastfeeding
Q: What are the international treaties and conventions supporting breastfeeding?
A:
I. International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and its resolutionsIn May 1981, the Code was overwhelmingly approved by the World Health Assembly by 118 votes to 1 including the Philippines. The lone vote against the Code came from the United States of America, which was [...]
deegee’s breastfeeding experience
Q: How did you prepare yourself for breastfeeding?
A: I am fortunate to be working in the office of Senator Companera Pia S. Cayetano, who is a breastfeeding advocate. Even before I got married, I was already exposed to the fact of breastfeeding, having to meet with breastfeeding advocates and read and research on materials about [...]
