UNICEF: 99% of foods marketed to Filipino children fail global health standards
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-03-21 08:56 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Health, Philippines, Food & Agriculture, International Orgs, World News, Asia Pacific, Retail
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MANILA, Philippines—The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) revealed that 99 percent of food products marketed to children fail to meet global standards, highlighting the need for stronger legislation to protect minors from aggressive promotion of foods and drinks high in sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats.
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