PNU LAUNCHES STUDENTS MEAL PROGRAM

THE Philippine Normal University (PNU) launched the PNU Meal Assistance to Learners under Special Populations (PNU MeALS) held at the PNU HRD Amphitheater on June 18, 2024.

The meal program aims to provide qualified students with a continuous and sustainable source of their food to foster a more holistic and sound schooling. PNU Office of the Vice President for Student Success and Stakeholders Services (OVP-SSSS) and the PNU Student Affairs and Services Office (SASO) jointly sponsored the program.

Project PNU MeALS will cater to 59 students from the PNU Manila and 20 students from each of the four campuses by providing them meal passes which can be exchanged for free meals at the university canteen or cafeteria.

PNU allotted P2 million for the said program in its initial implementation. PNU has campuses in Manila, North Luzon, South Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao.

At the launching of the PNU MeALS, the recipients from PNU Manila were personally present while beneficiaries from the campuses joined the program via Zoom.

In his message, PNU President Bert Tuga addressed the beneficiaries by encouraging them to use this unique perk to further fuel their desire to finish their studies. He also affirmed that the university would continue to venture on more means to alleviate any hindrance that can impede the academic success of PNUans.

Sherwin Baustista of PNU Manila delivered a response on behalf of the program's recipients that conveyed their gratitude and their commitment to making the most out of this opportunity given by the university.

Also present during the program were Vice President (VP) for Academics Marilyn

Balagtas; VP for Finance and Administration Loridnio Vergara; VP for Research, Extension, and Quality Assurance Teresita Rungduin; and VP for Student Success and Stakeholders Services Denmark Yonson.

Joining them were SASO director Merimee Siena and PNU guidance counselors

Maryfe Roxas and Prof. Marie Chiela Malcampo; Gender Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office director Prof. Iona Ofelia Zanoria; and Auxiliary Services and Business Development Office director Joseph Luceño.

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