Our Vision

We envision a Philippines where every child, family, and community thrives in a food environment that prioritizes health over profit.

Health equity begins with transparency, accountability, and collective action.

The Healthy Food Environment (HFE) Coalition is a multi-sectoral movement dedicated to changing the systems that influence what we eat, how we are marketed to, and what policies regulate our choices.

Together, we’re building a future where:

Food labels reveal the truth about pre-packaged products in a clear and simple format.

Food marketing respects and honors children’s rights.

Public spaces and children zones promote nourishment.

Our Journey

From grassroots mobilization to national policy, here's how the coalition is building a healthier food environment for all Filipinos.

Researching the roots of reform

We began by confronting the growing burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and the alarming rise of overweightness and obesity.  We studied global best practices, analyzed local policy gaps and opportunities, tracked how industry influence shaped food environments, and drafted the bill that would become our rallying point.

Bringing the bill to policymakers

Armed with evidence and urgency, we engaged legislators, health authorities, local leaders, and allies. Lobbying wasn’t just persuasion. It was persistence, strategy, and showing up.

Advocacy events with Health Champions

From civil society to government allies, we built momentum through shared goals and spaces. Each event provided an opportunity to deepen commitment and spark public dialogue.

Policy Wins: Local Government Action

Local champions stepped up! Cities passed ordinances to protect children and their families from harmful food marketing—proof that change is possible, and is already happening.

Policy Wins: National Legislation

Along with local government actions are national bills being pushed by health champions in the Senate and House of Representatives! As of March 2026, over 70 legislators have signed on as champions, reflecting an urgent public demand for a healthier food environment for all Filipinos.

Back to the halls (because policy is never linear!)

The fight continues. We return to lobbying with a stronger coalition, clearer demands, and deeper support from policymakers and the public. We're louder, clearer, and more united than ever.

Our Champions

Meet the voices behind the movement—the advocates championing for a healthier food environment for Filipinos.

Healthy Food Environment Bill

Principal Author, House Bill No. 6806
Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez
Principal Author, House Bill No. 6507
Rep. Roman Romulo
Principal Author, House Bill No. 6506
Rep. Jane T. Castro
Principal Author, House Bill No. 6392
Rep. Dante S. Garcia
Principal Author, House Bill No. 6392
Rep. Kenneth Paolo Tereng
Principal Author, House Bill No. 6333
Rep. Carlos Loria
Principal Author, House Bill No. 6166
Rep. Giselle Mary Maceda
Principal Author, House Bill No. 6097
Rep. Janice Degamo
Principal Author, House Bill No. 560
Rep. Jaime Fresnedi
Principal Author, House Bill No. 2660
Rep. Nathaniel Oducado
Principal Author, House Bill No. 130
Rep. Maria Rachel Arenas
Principal Author, House Bill No. 10036
Rep. Karl Legazpi
Co-Author, House Bill No. 9429
Rep. Katrina Reiko Chua-Tai
Co-Author, House Bill No. 819
Rep. Tobias Tiangco
Co-Author, House Bill No. 819
Rep. Roger Mercado
Principal Author, House Bill No. 6392
Rep. Dante S. Garcia
Principal Author, House Bill No. 6392
Rep. Kenneth Paolo Tereng
Principal Author, House Bill No. 6333
Rep. Carlos Loria
Principal Author, House Bill No. 6166
Rep. Giselle Mary Maceda
Principal Author, House Bill No. 6097
Rep. Janice Degamo
Principal Author, House Bill No. 560
Rep. Jaime Fresnedi

Front-of-Pack Warning Label Bill

Principal Author, House Bill No. 7756
Rep. Paolo Henry Marcoleta
Principal Author, House Bill No. 6050
Rep. Patrick Michael Vargas
Principal Author, House Bill No. 5553
Rep. Edwin Cruzado
Principal Author, House Bill No. 2541
Rep. Ma. Alana Samantha Santos
Co-Author, House Bill No. 2541
Rep. Noel Rivera

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Our Community

We are a growing community of organizations, advocates, and changemakers working together for a healthier Philippines.

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