The Coca-Cola Company

Philippines Division Sponsors Convention To Improve Nutrition Of School Children

September 15, 2006 edition

The Coca-Cola Export Corporation (TCCEC) Philippines Division recently sponsored the 59th Annual Convention of the Philippine Association of Nutrition (PAN).

The convention, themed "Improved Nutrition of School Children: An investment for Development," emphasized the importance of participation by foundations, government agencies and especially the private sector and individuals in alleviating the problems of nutrition.

TCCEC's efforts to improve the health and wellness of school children were highlighted during the convention. Among those discussed were our Company's partnership with the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) and the Department of Education through the Kineti-Kids Program.