Manila, Sept. 19 -- The local government here has launched the Infant, Toddler Early Education (ITED) program to support the development of social and motor skills and boost the nutritional status of children three years old and below in Iloilo City.

Through the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), ITED will implement the initiatives "EDU-LIIT" (Edukasyon para sa Bulilit) and "LUSOG-LIIT" (MaLUsog na Bulilit) in eight child development centers in Barangays Sta. Filomena, Rizal Pala Pala 2, Quintin Salas, Nabitasan, Libertad, and PHHC Blk. 22, as well as in South Fundidor and the Bahay Bulilit in Jaro 1.

Launched on Sept. 12, the program will benefit about 200 children.

"This is important because, since parents are workin...