This is a response to those who can't or won't understand the outrage behind Marian Rivera's endorsement with a milk brand.

You're not seeing the big picture. Breastfeeding advocacy is not just food. It's not just about your feelings. This about public health. If you grew up in a slum area where malnourished kids blindly consume diluted powdered milk because they think its more superior than food, I think you would understand the battle cry behind proper COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING. That is all because their parents are influenced by neighbors and TV ads that cows milk is essential. Seeing a toddler who doesn't want to eat and is losing weight is very sad. Instead of correcting the feeding habits, they'll just band-aid it with milk. Money that is suppose to be spent on food, ends up as a sachet of milk.

I hope you rescued a wasting 5month old child weighing 1kilo only because her mom doesn't think that her milk is sufficient for her child.

I hope you've seen a teenage mom giving "am" to her toddler because she thinks babies can't digest table food.

This is not just about you and your decision. This is about sharing VITAL information to those who can't access doctors and medical facilities. This is about making #informeddecision. This is for the poor Filipinos. This is for the kids, the future of our country, our planet. Hindi ito contest kung sino ang pinakamagaling. This is about giving our fellow kababayans a fighting chance in life. The kids will grow up healthy and strong, that their parents are well-informed.

You are an influencer. Whatever you do can help shape the decision of your neighbors, your friend, and your family. Help them make better choices. Share information. Uplift every Filipino family.

Breastfeeding and Tamang Kain are food security.
Breastfeeding and Tamang Kain are SOCIAL EQUALIZERS.

Growing up milk is not a NEED, it is a WANT. Your wants are not the same as other people's NEED.

FOOD is what kids need. Information is what parents NEED.

Be informed. Wag snowflakes.

This is my last rant. it really breaks my heart that you can't see the bigger picture. Instead, you'd like to focus on your own guilt.

Hakab Na! is an annual gathering of breastfeeding moms from all over the Philippines. This event is organized by Breastfeeding Pinays and has been successful since 2013. Hakab Na! aims to raise awareness and promote the importance of breastfeeding. This event also coincides with the celebration of National Breastfeeding Awareness Month by Department of Health in pursuant to Republic Act (RA) 10028, otherwise known as the Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009.

The program consists of informative talks from knowledgeable speakers, mommy-baby bazaar and fun-filled activities for the family. This is also an opportunity to meet your online breast-friends. Aside from talks and games, one of the Hakab Na! highlights is the Big Latch On. The Big Latch On (BLO) is an activity when mommies all over the world simultaneously breastfeed their babies at exactly 10:30 a.m.

This event is also open to pregnant moms and those who already weaned their babies.


WHEN:

BRING YOUR TRIBE!
Hakab Na! 2017 will have individual and group registrations.
Get a discount if you sign up as a group leader
or group member of ten (10) mother-baby pairs!
***Only mothers who will breastfeed on the day itself may join a group.


Registration Fees:
P150 - One (1) mother-baby pair participating as a group leader or group member
P200 - One (1) mother-baby pair participating as an individual
P250 - One (1) walk-in mother-baby pair
P50 - One (1) pregnant woman, or guest/companion age 13 years old and above
Free - Guests 12 years old and below

FILL OUT THIS REGISTRATION FORM HERE. 

For more updates and information CLICK & JOIN HERE.

For provincial Hakab Na! events please inquire at Breastfeeding Pinays.



If you live in Davao City or any nearby provinces, worry no more! We will celebrate Hakab Na! here as well. See you on August 5,2017, 8 a.m. -2 p.m at CAP Auditorium - Art Center (Rizal corner Anda Street, Davao City). 
REGISTRATION IS FREE! Just fill out this FORM  or register on site during the event. Join Hakab Na! Davao 2017 for more details. See you soon breast-friends! Let's protect, support and promote breastfeeding!