30/07/2026
Nutrition Month Culminates with a Cook Fest
July 30, 2026 | The Municipal Nutrition Scholar Office conducted a Cooking Contest to culminate the 52nd Nutrition Month at the Municipal Gymnasium today.
Public Schools District Supervisor (PSDS) Juvy M. Reyes shared that the cooking contest encourages families to prepare healthy and nutritious meals, especially for children. She also emphasized the important role of Barangay Nutrition Scholars in promoting backyard gardening and encouraging every barangay to plant nutritious vegetables as part of the municipality's efforts to combat child malnutrition.
The following are the winners of the Cooking Contest:
Champion โ Brgy. Guinabsan โ Ms. Juliet G. Tuda (โฑ4,000)
1st Runner-up โ Brgy. Malpoc โ Ms. Ging O. Malinao (โฑ3,000)
2nd Runner-up โ Brgy. 2 โ Ms. Elmarie M. Sumaoy (โฑ2,000)
The event also recognized the Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholars (OBNS):
Champion โ Brgy. 4 โ Ms. Jarina Pasco (โฑ10,000)
1st Runner-up โ Brgy. Matabao โ Ms. Colyn Sajulga (โฑ8,000)
2nd Runner-up โ Brgy. Manapa โ Ms. Gilda Cabahug (โฑ6,000)
Awards were likewise presented for the Barangay Nutrition Scholar Homeyard Garden competition.
Urban Category
โข 1st Runner-up โ Brgy. 3 โ Ms. Henrieta Cloribel
โข 2nd Runner-up โ Brgy. 9 โ Ms. Rossana Pardenas
โข 3rd Runner-up โ Brgy. 1 โ Ms. Rosalie Biliran
Rural Category
โข 1st Runner-up โ Brgy. Olave โ Ms. Editha Larican
โข 2nd Runner-up โ Brgy. Simbalan โ Ms. Engenitha Taying
โข 3rd Runner-up โ Brgy. Matabao โ Ms. Colyn Sajulga
โข 4th Runner-up โ Brgy. Sangay โ Ms. Janice Ampoloquio
โข 5th Runner-up โ Brgy. Malpoc โ Ms. Charrisa Nuevo
The activity was attended by Sangguniang Bayan Member Hon. Ronilyn N. Borja and judged by Dr. Aubrey Trexia Bontilao, Tourism Promotion Officer Ms. Cecil C. Valdez, Assistant Budget Officer Ms. Claire A. Gocotano, and PSDS Juvy M. Reyes.
The celebration highlighted the municipality's continued commitment to promoting proper nutrition, healthy eating habits, and sustainable food production, empowering every barangay to help build a healthier and better-nourished Buenavista.