Healthy Cafeteria Committee (Memo U2425-054)
04 Nov 2024 | Office of the President
Memo # U2425-054
4 Nov 2024
Memo to :
Subject :
Healthy Cafeteria Committee
I am pleased to appoint the following as members of the Healthy Cafeteria Initiative Committee effective October 2024 to July 2025:
The Steering Committee
Mr Jerome Michael A Montaner - Head, Office for Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Mr Victor Emmanuel S Claravall II – Director, University Business Affairs Office
Dr Norman Dennis E Marquez MD – University Physician and Assistant Vice President
for Health, Care, and Well-Being
Mrs Jazhmine Geelean T Mirabueno RND, FSCO – Officer, OFSQA
For Higher Education:
Mr Rene Salvador R San Andres - Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Ms Victoria U Calderon - Administrative Assistant, ACELT
Dr Genejane M Adarlo - Director, Health Sciences Program, SOSE
Ms Alexa Charlize DC Geronimo - Student Representative
Mr Marvin Jae S Estrella - Student Representative
Ms. Maria Oliva G Sinforoso – Administrative Staff, Rockwell Campus
Dr Maria Christina Kristin Reyes, MD, MSCN, DPBCN, IFMCP – Administrator
Representative, Ortigas Campus
For Basic Education – Grade School:
Mrs Nerissa G Cabacungan – Assistant Headmaster for Administration
Ms Rachelle Anne S Suba – Faculty Representative
Ms Jinky M Facturanan – Staff Representative
Mr Lance Inigo Ceralde – Student Representative
Mrs Regina Ann N Carino – Parent Representative
For Basic Education – Junior High School:
Mr Francis Arthur O San Jose - Student Services Coordinator
Dr Erika Marie P Roque - AJHS Physician
Mr Jomell L Caramancion, RN - CSIP Coordinator
Mr James Benedict Carlos – Student Representative
Mrs Joyce Co-Yu - Parent Representative
For Basic Education – Senior High School:
Mrs Maria Cecilia Dela Cruz-Lacson – Assistant Principal for Administration
Mr Ivan John Leopoldo N Guanzon III, RCh, LPT – Student Services Coordinator
Mr Daniel Jeanjaquet – Administrative Assistant
Ms Gabriella O Reyes – Student Representative
Mrs Rosa Liamzon – Parent Representative
The Healthy Cafeteria Initiative represents Ateneo de Manila University's commitment to providing convenient access to nutritious meals across all Ateneo de Manila campuses. This program aims to transform our cafeterias into spaces that promote healthy eating habits and well-being within our community.
Mr Jerome Michael A Montaner, PFT, FSCO, Head of the Office for Food Safety and Quality Assurance chairs the committee. The committee is composed of members from the Office for Food Safety and Quality Assurance (OFSQA), the Asst Vice President for Health, Care, and Well-being/University Physician, the University Business Affairs Office (UBAO), Students, Parents, Employees representing all campuses, and Food Business Operators. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Administration, the committee fulfills these key roles:
- Enhance the community's health and well-being through proper nutrition practices and adherence to national nutrition standards.
- Regulate unhealthy food sales, provide affordable healthy food options, and reduce food waste.
- Support Health Programs: Advocate programs aligned with established nutrition guidelines
I thank the members of this committee for their generous commitment to promoting a healthy diet and good nutrition practices in the community.
For your information and guidance.
(Sgd) Roberto C Yap SJ
President