LEVEL OF EFFECTIVENESS, SUSTAINABILITY OF SCHOOL-BASED FEEDING PROGRAM, NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF PUPILS AMIDST COVID-19 PANDEMIC: BASIS FOR A PROPOSED PROJECT BUSOG TALINO PROGRAM

Authors

  • Shiegfrid G. Corpuz Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges, General Santos City, Philippines
  • Johnny S. Bantulo EdD, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges, General Santos City, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v10i7.4880

Keywords:

educational management, level of effectiveness and sustainability, feeding program, nutritional status, academic performance, Philippines

Abstract

This study aimed to find out the effectiveness and sustainability of the School-Based Feeding Program and the nutritional status of learners amidst the COVID-19 pandemic as the basis for a proposed intervention program. The respondents of this study were the four school heads and the 40 School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) coordinators from four different schools in East Maitum District namely: Angko Elementary School, Batian Elementary School, Maitum Elementary School, and Virginia Tañedo Garcia Elementary School. This research employed a cross-sectional research design. The result of this study revealed that the level of effectiveness of the School-Based Feeding Program was very and average in attainment of desired outcomes. The level of sustainability of the School-Based Feeding Program was very high in delivery of nutritious food packs, inventory of resources, monitoring and evaluation and average in nutritional components. The nutritional status of recipient pupils of the 4 schools was normal, and the level of their academic performance was satisfactory.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Shiegfrid G. Corpuz, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges, General Santos City, Philippines

    Shiegfrid G. Corpuz is a graduate of Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) and currently the Principal I of Wali Integrated School, Division of Sarangani, Philippines. He is a passer of the National Qualifying Examination for School Heads (NQESH). He underwent various seminars and trainings such as: 39th Principals' training and development program cum National Board conference, National refresher course for DepEd coaches on the return to sports, Regional Refresher Course cum Accreditation of 2023 SRAA meet Technical Officials, SOCCSKSARGEN Athletic Association Meet 2023, Pre- National Qualifying Meet Refresher Course, and Pre-National Qualifying Meet 2023 Cluster 4. He is also a basketball officiating/referee.

  • Johnny S. Bantulo, EdD, Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges, General Santos City, Philippines

    Johnny S. Bantulo (EdD) is a graduate of Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd), a master degree holder in Master in Education major in Educational Management (MAEd), and a Doctor of Education major in Educational Management (EdD). He is a professor in Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Colleges.

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