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According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, over 44% of the Philippines' population faced moderate or severe food insecurity between 2021 and 2023. To combat this, the country has launched a comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach detailing what the Philippines is doing for zero hunger, addressing everything from nutrition and distribution to agricultural productivity and climate resilience.

According to the 2023 National Nutrition Survey, 23.6% of Filipino children under five were stunted, highlighting the severity of the current case of malnutrition in the Philippines. The country faces a complex 'triple burden' of undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and overnutrition, demanding comprehensive, multi-sectoral solutions.