05/08/2026
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Balud, Masbate โ The Municipal Government of Balud, in partnership with the National Nutrition Council (NNC) Bicol and the Department of Health (DOH) Bicol Center for Health Development (CHD), successfully conducted the Training on Barangay Nutrition Program Management (BNPM) cm Workshop on the Formulation of Barangay Nutrition Action Plans (BNAPs) from July 14 to 16, 2026, at Bocala Beach Resort in Balud, Masbate.
The three-day activity brought together representatives from all 32 barangays of the municipality, including Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs), members of the Barangay Nutrition Committees (BNCs), midwives, Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), barangay budget officers, and other local officials committed to advancing nutrition and public health in their communities.
The training aimed to strengthen participants' knowledge and skills in nutrition program management while equipping them with practical tools for developing evidence-based and responsive Barangay Nutrition Action Plans. Through interactive lectures, workshops, and group activities, participants gained a deeper understanding of nutrition concepts, the roles and responsibilities of local stakeholders, and the processes involved in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating nutrition programs.
The sessions also emphasized the importance of aligning barangay nutrition interventions with identified local nutrition concerns and the goals of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN), ensuring that nutrition initiatives are strategic, coordinated, and responsive to community needs.
Serving as resource persons were Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Emerenciana L. Francia and Nutrition Officer II Danna Lou C. Regondola of NNC Bicol. They were joined by Nutritionist-Dietitian II Jemyla B. Cabarles and Nutrition Officer II Jane Pearl M. Pernito of the DOH Bicol CHD, who shared their expertise on nutrition program management and local planning.
Armed with enhanced knowledge and newly developed Barangay Nutrition Action Plans, the municipality's 32 barangays are now better positioned to implement responsive, evidence-based, and sustainable nutrition interventions. As these plans are translated into concrete actions, they are expected to improve nutrition outcomes and contribute to the successful implementation of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition at the grassroots level, reinforcing Balud's commitment to building healthier and more resilient communities.
Written by: NO II Regondola and RNPC Francia