Robinsons Place Iligan proudly celebrates its recognition as a Mother-Baby Friendly Workplace during the 2026 Northern Mindanao Health Innovation Summit and Excellence Awards, organized by the Department of Health – Center for Health Development Northern Mindanao (DOH-CHDNM) on October 14, 2026, at Pearlmont Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.
This recognition highlights the mall’s commitment to promoting, protecting, and supporting breastfeeding mothers and their babies through breastfeeding-friendly workplace practices. Robinsons Place Iligan was also recognized as a member of the Regional Infant and Young Child Feeding (RIYCF) Task Force, in acknowledgment of its valuable contribution, active participation, and continued support for infant and young child feeding initiatives in Northern Mindanao.
This achievement was made possible through the close coordination and collaboration with the Iligan City Health Office, which helped Robinsons Place Iligan secure its Department of Health (DOH) Certificate on September 30, 2025. This milestone reflects the establishment’s commitment to creating a supportive environment for breastfeeding mothers and complying with the provisions of Republic Act No. 10028, otherwise known as the Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009.
Notably, Robinsons Place Iligan is recognized as the only mall and private establishment in Northern Mindanao to receive this distinction, demonstrating the important role of private establishments in advancing maternal and child health and promoting breastfeeding-friendly workplaces.
Through its commitment to supporting working mothers, Robinsons Place Iligan recognizes that breastfeeding is a shared responsibility that requires appropriate workplace support, understanding, and an enabling environment. By championing breastfeeding-friendly initiatives, the mall contributes to the health and well-being of mothers and infants while fostering a more inclusive and family-friendly community.
More than an award, this recognition serves as a testament to the value of collaboration between the private sector and the local government in achieving better health outcomes. Robinsons Place Iligan extends its appreciation to the Iligan City Health Office and the DOH-CHDNM for their guidance, partnership, and continued efforts to promote and protect breastfeeding in the region.
With this achievement, Robinsons Place Iligan reaffirms its commitment to supporting mothers, nurturing healthier babies, and building a breastfeeding-friendly community in Iligan City and beyond.
