After combing through 100 elementary schools nationwide and carefully testing and judging the top ten most talented children among thousands, Star Margarine, in partnership with the Department of Health, finally crowned the new “Batang Star 2009” last December 7 at the Marriot Hotel in Newport City. The event was attended by Magnolia Inc. Vice President and General Manager Reginald Baylosis and other executives, along with Batang Star 2008 Nutrition Ambassador Rea Mae Ilaw. Hosted by celebrity mom Suzie Entrata-Abrera, it honored Mary Melyse Bumagat as the proud new titleholder and DOH’s new Nutrition Ambassador.

Grand winner Mary attributed her accomplishment to her introduction to Star Margarine, stating that Star Margarine provided her with all the necessary nutrients that paved the way for her physical, social, mental, and emotional development that ultimately helped her win.

Star Margarine has always been a product that promotes good nutrition, and Magnolia, Inc. is confident that the new Nutrition Ambassador will be a great help in spreading its advocacy.