Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _____________ 
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Introduced by Representative 
BRIAN DANIEL POE LLAMANZARES, PhD, MNSA 
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AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL SCHOOL FEEDING CLOUD KITCHEN 
SYSTEM, 
PROVIDING 
FOR 
ITS 
MANAGEMENT 
AND 
OPERATION, 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The optimal development and educational success of Filipino children are fundamentally 
linked to their nutritional well-being. While the existing School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) 
is vital, its current implementation often places an undue administrative and logistical burden on 
teachers, requiring them to engage in meal preparation, procurement, and distribution. This 
arrangement not only detracts from their core teaching responsibilities but can also pose 
challenges to consistent food safety and program efficiency across diverse school settings. 
This proposed legislation, the "National School Feeding Cloud Kitchens Act," addresses 
these critical issues by introducing a professionalized, centralized, and sustainable approach to 
school meal provision. The core of this initiative is the establishment of the National School 
Feeding Cloud Kitchen System (NSFCKS). This system will comprise strategically located 
School Feeding Cloud Kitchens (SFCKs) – purpose-built, professionally managed facilities 
dedicated to the large-scale preparation, cooking, and hygienic packaging of nutritious meals for 
delivery to multiple public elementary and secondary schools within a defined geographical area. 
This model moves away from individual school-based cooking, aiming for enhanced food safety, 
quality control, and economies of scale. 
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To ensure robust governance and effective implementation, the Bill mandates the creation 
of a National School Feeding Council (NSFC). This inter-agency body, to be attached to the 
Department of Education, will bring together key government sectors (DepEd, DOH, DSWD, 
DA, FNRI-DOST) along with representatives from local government, teachers' and parents' 
organizations, and private sector experts. The Council will be vested with significant powers and 
functions, including the formulation of a comprehensive national master plan for SFCK 
expansion, development of standardized and nutritionally balanced menus, setting rigorous food 
safety and operational standards, overseeing staff training, and establishing a robust monitoring 
and evaluation framework. The Council will also coordinate closely with Local Government 
Units (LGUs) and explore public-private partnerships. 
Under this system, the Department of Education will maintain responsibility for the final 
distribution of meals within schools, while a key policy shift will relieve teachers entirely from 
food preparation, cooking, and procurement duties. Teachers will instead focus on supervising 
meal distribution and integrating vital nutrition education into the curriculum. Local Government 
Units are strongly encouraged to provide crucial support, such as identifying suitable land for 
SFCKs, facilitating the local procurement of fresh produce, and offering logistical assistance. 
By professionalizing the school feeding program through the NSFCKS, this Act aims to 
achieve several transformative objectives: directly improve the nutritional status and health 
outcomes of students; significantly reduce the non-teaching workload of educators, allowing 
them to dedicate more time to instruction; enhance food safety and quality control; optimize 
operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness; and establish a clear, accountable, and sustainable 
framework for nationwide school feeding, ultimately contributing to improved attendance and 
academic performance for Filipino learners. 
In view of the profound benefits this measure offers to the health, education, and 
well-being of our nation's children and its potential to empower our teaching force, the 
immediate passage of this Bill is earnestly sought. 
HON. BRIAN DANIEL POE LLAMANZARES, PhD, MNSA 
Representative 
FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-List 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
TWENTIETH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. _____________ 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
Introduced by Representative 
BRIAN DANIEL POE LLAMANZARES, PhD, MNSA 
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL SCHOOL FEEDING CLOUD KITCHEN 
SYSTEM, 
PROVIDING 
FOR 
ITS 
MANAGEMENT 
AND 
OPERATION, 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the "National School Feeding Cloud 
Kitchens Act." 
SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared the policy of the State to prioritize the 
holistic development of Filipino children, including their nutritional well-being, as a 
foundational element for quality education. The State recognizes the indispensable role of 
teachers in delivering quality instruction and acknowledges the undue burden placed upon them 
by current school-based feeding program practices that require their direct involvement in food 
preparation. 
Towards this end, the State shall establish a professionalized, efficient, safe, and sustainable 
system for delivering nutritious meals to students through the development and operation of a 
National School Feeding Cloud Kitchen System, thereby alleviating teachers from non-teaching 
duties related to meal preparation, ensuring food safety, promoting economies of scale, and 
creating a dedicated framework for the effective implementation and monitoring of school 
feeding programs nationwide. 
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SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. For the purpose of this Act, the following terms shall mean: 
a. School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) – refers to the government program aimed at 
addressing hunger and improving the nutritional status of learners in public schools. 
b. School Feeding Cloud Kitchen (SFCK) – refers to a centralized, professionally managed, and 
purpose-built food preparation facility that primarily cooks, prepares, and packages meals for 
delivery to multiple designated public schools, rather than for on-site dining within the kitchen 
facility itself.  
c. Department – refers to the Department of Education (DepEd).  
d. Council – refers to the National School Feeding Council established under this Act.  
e. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) – refers to the systematic collection and analysis of data to 
assess the progress, performance, and impact of the School Feeding Cloud Kitchen System. 
f. Local Government Units (LGUs) – refers to provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays. 
SECTION 4. Establishment of the National School Feeding Cloud Kitchen System. – There 
is hereby established a National School Feeding Cloud Kitchen System (NSFCKS) which shall 
be responsible for the centralized preparation and delivery of nutritious meals for the 
School-Based Feeding Program in all public elementary and secondary schools nationwide. 
SECTION 5. Creation of the National School Feeding Council. – The creation of the National 
School Feeding Council is to: 
a. Oversee the establishment, operation, and monitoring of the NSFCKS, thereby creating a 
National School Feeding Council (NSFC), herein referred to as the "Council," which shall be an 
attached agency to the Department of Education for policy and program coordination.  
b. Composition: The Council shall be composed of the following:  
i. Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) – Chairperson  
ii. Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH) – Co-Chairperson  
iii. Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) – Member  
iv. Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DA) – Member  
v. Director of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) of the Department of 
Science and Technology (DOST) – Member  


vi. Representative from the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) – 
Member  
vii. Representative from a nationally recognized teachers' organization – Member  
viii. Representative from a nationally recognized parents' organization – Member  
ix. Two (2) representatives from the private sector with expertise in food service 
management and/or logistics, to be appointed by the President upon recommendation of 
the Council Chairperson, for a term of three (3) years.  
c. Functions of the Council: The Council shall have the following powers and functions: 
i. Formulate and promulgate the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of this Act.  
ii. Develop a comprehensive National Master Plan for the phased establishment and 
expansion of SFCKs across the country, prioritizing areas with high prevalence of 
malnutrition and logistical feasibility.  
iii. Develop and approve standardized menus and nutritional guidelines for school meals, 
in coordination with FNRI and DOH, ensuring variety, cultural appropriateness, and 
adherence to dietary reference intakes for school-aged children.  
iv. Formulate and implement procurement policies for food ingredients, prioritizing local 
produce and supporting smallholder farmers where feasible, consistent with existing 
laws.  
v. Set standards for the design, construction, equipping, and operation of SFCKs, 
including strict food safety, hygiene, and sanitation protocols, in accordance with national 
and international best practices.  
vi. Oversee the hiring, training, and professional development of culinary, nutrition, and 
logistical staff for SFCKs. vii. Establish a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to 
assess the program's effectiveness, nutritional impact, cost-efficiency, and operational 
challenges.  
viii. Coordinate with LGUs, DepEd regional and division offices, and other relevant 
government agencies for the effective implementation of the NSFCKS.  
ix. Secure and manage funds for the establishment, operation, and maintenance of 
SFCKs.  
x. Develop mechanisms for public-private partnerships (PPPs) for the establishment 
and/or operation of SFCKs, subject to existing laws and safeguards.  


xi. Submit annual reports to the President and Congress on the status and impact of the 
NSFCKS. 
SECTION 6. Establishment and Operation of School Feeding Cloud Kitchens. – The 
Council, through its operational arm (to be defined in the IRR), shall be responsible for: 
a. The planning, design, construction, equipping, and maintenance of SFCKs.  
b. SFCKs shall be strategically located to efficiently serve a cluster of public schools within a 
defined geographical area, considering population density, logistical access, and existing 
infrastructure.  
c. Each SFCK shall be managed by qualified food service professionals and staffed by trained 
culinary personnel, nutritionists, and logistics coordinators.  
d. The Council shall ensure that all SFCKs comply with the highest standards of food safety, 
hygiene, and quality control, including regular inspections and audits.  
e. Meals prepared in SFCKs shall be hygienically packaged and transported to recipient schools 
using appropriate insulated vehicles to ensure food safety and maintain optimal temperature until 
serving time. 
SECTION 7. Role of the Department of Education. – The Department, through its respective 
school heads and personnel, shall: 
a. Be primarily responsible for the final distribution of meals to students within the schools, 
ensuring proper serving, waste management, and coordination with SFCK delivery schedules.  
b. Ensure that teachers are fully deloaded from the responsibility of actual food preparation, 
cooking, and procurement for the School-Based Feeding Program. Teachers may, however, 
continue to assist in the supervision of meal distribution and related educational activities 
focused on nutrition.  
c. Integrate nutrition education into the curriculum to complement the feeding program.  
d. Provide regular feedback to the Council regarding meal quality, delivery efficiency, and 
student acceptance. 
SECTION 8. Role of Local Government Units (LGUs).  – LGUs are encouraged to support 
the NSFCKS by:  
a. Providing suitable land or facilities for the establishment of SFCKs within their jurisdiction, 
where feasible.  


b. Assisting in the local procurement of fresh produce from farmers within their localities for 
SFCKs.  
c. Augmenting logistical support for meal delivery, if necessary.  
d. Participating in the local monitoring and evaluation of the program.  
e. Implementing local ordinances or programs that support child nutrition and food security. 
SECTION 9. Appropriations. The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this Act, 
including the establishment of the National School Feeding Council, the planning and 
construction of pilot SFCKs, and their initial operational expenses, shall be included in the 
annual General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for the continued 
operation and expansion of the NSFCKS shall be included in the annual budget of the 
Department of Education or the dedicated Council, as the case may be. The Council is also 
authorized to seek and receive grants, donations, and other forms of assistance from local and 
international sources, subject to existing government accounting and auditing rules and 
regulations. 
SECTION 10. Monitoring and Evaluation. The Council shall establish a comprehensive 
monitoring and evaluation system to continuously assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact 
of the NSFCKS on the nutritional status, attendance rates, and academic performance of 
beneficiary students. An independent evaluation shall be conducted every five (5) years to 
review the program's progress and recommend necessary adjustments. 
SECTION 11. Transition Period. The Department of Education, in coordination with the 
Council, shall formulate a phased transition plan for the gradual shift from the current 
school-based cooking model to the centralized SFCK model. The transition plan shall ensure the 
uninterrupted delivery of meals to students during the transition period and provide for 
appropriate training and re-skilling for existing personnel who may be affected by the shift. 
SECTION 12. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). Within ninety (90) days from the 
effectivity of this Act, the National School Feeding Council, in consultation with the Department 
of Education, Department of Health, Department of Social Welfare and Development, 
Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Research Institute, and other relevant 
stakeholders, shall formulate and promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective 
implementation of this Act. 
SECTION 13. Separability Clause. If any provision of this Act is declared unconstitutional or 
invalid, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall remain in full force 
and effect. 


SECTION 14. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations, or parts 
thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SECTION 15. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its complete 
publication in the Official Gazette or in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. 
Approved, 
 
 
 
 
 
HON. BRIAN DANIEL POE LLAMANZARES, PhD, MNSA 
Representative 
FPJ Panday Bayanihan Party-List