National Nutrition Council Region X

03/06/2026

📰 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗠𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶-𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮
📍Baroy, Lanao del Norte

𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻
✍🏼 by Mitzilyn Brillo, RND

The Pabasa sa Nutrisyon Training was successfully conducted in three batches from April 28 to 30, 2026 at Horizons Splash Resort in Baroy, Lanao del Norte, gathering key health and nutrition implementers from the municipality. Participants included Municipal Nutrition Committee Members, LGU-hired Human Resources for Health (HRH), Department of Health Human Resources for Health (DOH HRH) under the National Health Workforce Support System (NHWSS), Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS), and Barangay Health Workers (BHWs). The activity aimed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and facilitation techniques necessary to effectively implement the Pabasa sa Nutrisyon in their respective communities.

The training was facilitated by resource persons who are Nutritionist-Dietitians from the Provincial Department of Health Office and the Provincial Health Office, who provided technical expertise and guided participants throughout the sessions.

The three-day training provided a comprehensive orientation on the proper conduct of the Pabasa sa Nutrisyon, ensuring that participants clearly understood their roles as facilitators. A detailed discussion of the program’s ten (10) sessions, organized into four key modules, was carried out. Module 1 focused on promoting a balanced diet through eating a variety of foods. Module 2 tackled Hidden Hunger and Protein-Energy Malnutrition, emphasizing the importance of addressing micronutrient deficiencies. Module 3 highlighted the significance of backyard gardening and animal raising as sustainable sources of nutritious food. Meanwhile, Module 4 covered practical aspects of planning, purchasing, selecting, and preparing nutritious meals for the family.

To enhance learning and engagement, the training incorporated interactive activities for each session using the Pabasa Play and Learn Kit. These hands-on exercises allowed participants to practice facilitating sessions in a participatory and learner-centered manner, better preparing them for actual implementation at the community level.

Feedback from participants highlighted that the training was highly interactive and the activities were enjoyable. Many expressed confidence that parents and caregivers in the community would also appreciate and actively participate in the Pabasa sa Nutrisyon sessions once implemented at the barangay level.

The activity concluded with a strong commitment from all participants to cascade the Pabasa sa Nutrisyon in their respective areas in the following month, ensuring a wider reach and greater impact in promoting proper nutrition practices among households across the municipality.

03/06/2026

𝗦𝗨𝗡 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼

1 June 2026, Cagayan de Oro City — As part of intensifying the “movement” character of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Northern Mindanao, network members coming from the Academe, Business, Civil Society Organization and Youth sectors convened for the First Semester Meeting last 25 May 2025 at De Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City. Academe Network Convenor Helen E. Panganiban presided over the meeting on behalf of Nutrition Program Coordinator and Officer-in-Charge Reginaldo T. Guillen.

Nutrition Officer (NO) II Patrick John D. Gonzales discussed the updates of the Regional Plan of Action for Nutrition (RPAN) 2023-2028 to the members. The SUN Movement Northern Mindanao is responsible for providing inputs to the RPAN based on their concern in contributing to addressing malnutrition in the region. He informed the members to update their indicated projects, programs and activities (PPAs) and submit the copy of their accomplishment report to the Secretariat, including the capacity map requested.

In strengthening the role and mandate of the National Nutrition Council (NNC), NO II Gonzales presented the implementing guidelines for RA 11148 or the Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act. SUN is included in the formulation of the development of a comprehensive sustainable strategy for the First 1000 Days (F1K) of life. He encouraged the members to be part of the multisectoral engagement, advocacy and social mobilization activities related to F1K in Region X.

Part of the agenda is the expansion of SUN Movement NM members, where NO II Gonzales presented the updated member directory. Business Network Convenor Nenita M. Tan suggested inviting more stakeholders to increase engagement and convergence to nutrition programs, especially during NNC Region X-led activities.

Updates on the SUN Business Network (SBN) Philippines strategic planning were elaborated by Ms. Tan through the “Nourish and Connect” program of Best Friend Goodies. Part of the products shown are the nutripacks, hot meals and hybrid products, where she shared the advantages and disadvantages of the manufactured products. Nutrient content analysis, health metrics, program audits, and determination of nutritional status were needed to monitor and evaluate the program.

NO II Gonzales reminded the members to provide inputs for the drafted program of activities for the 2026 SUN Learning Visit at Best Friend Goodies Processing Plant and Northern Mindanao Medical Center and J.R. Borja Hospital Milk Banks. He persuaded everyone to participate in region-led nutrition activities.

NNC Region X will intensify participation and contributions of different SUN members in the operationalization of the P/RPAN 2023-2028 and align their efforts in ensuring a cohesive and efficient approach in improving nutritional outcomes at the regional level. (Nutrition Officer II Patrick John D. Gonzales / [email protected] / 09631091098)

03/06/2026

📰 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗠𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶-𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮
📍Malaybalay City

𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴
✍🏼 by Rhea Paula N. Rara, RND - Nutritionist -Dietitian I / City Nutrition Program Coordinator

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — The celebration of May Measurement Month 2026 was successfully conducted on May 13, 2026 at the Kaamulan Open Theatre through the collaborative efforts of the Department of Health–Region X Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Cluster, the Provincial Health Office of Bukidnon, and the City Health Office of Malaybalay.

Representing the City Health Office–Nutrition Section during the activity were nutrition staff members Arnel Calunsag and Charlyn Shien Suarez, who participated in the conduct of the event alongside other health personnel and stakeholders.

Anchored on this year’s theme, “Measure your Blood Pressure Regularly Para Always Healthy: Empowering Communities Against Non-Communicable Diseases,” the activity aimed to strengthen public awareness on hypertension prevention, early detection, and the promotion of healthy lifestyle practices.

Participants from various sectors joined the celebration and availed of free health screening services, including blood pressure monitoring, risk assessment, vital signs checking, and Body Mass Index (BMI) assessment. Informative lectures on hypertension prevention and healthy lifestyle practices were also conducted to encourage individuals to become more proactive in safeguarding their health and well-being.

Health officials emphasized the importance of regular blood pressure monitoring and healthy lifestyle choices in preventing hypertension and other non-communicable diseases. The activity also highlighted the value of community participation and inter-agency collaboration in promoting public health initiatives.

The celebration served as a meaningful reminder that through awareness, prevention, and collective action, communities can work together toward reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases and achieving a healthier future for all.

03/06/2026

📰 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗠𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶-𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮
📍Cagayan de Oro City

𝗕𝗙𝟭𝗞𝗗 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆
✍🏼 by CNPC Mary Trisshia Granados and CNPC Sherill Faith Española

Cagayan de Oro City – The Cagayan de Oro City Nutrition Committee, in partnership with Barangay Nutrition Committee of Balulang and Vitamin Angels, successfully launched the Barangay First 1,000 Days (BF1KD) Program in identified expansion areas to strengthen maternal and child nutrition initiatives in the community.

The launching activity, held on May 7, 2025, brought together pregnant and lactating mothers, barangay officials, health workers, and nutrition advocates in support of the city’s continuing efforts to promote proper nutrition and breastfeeding practices during the crucial first 1,000 days of life.

The event was spearheaded by the Barangay Local Government Unit of Balulang together with the City Nutrition Committee and partner organization Vitamin Angels Philippines. A total of 12 pregnant and lactating mothers participated in the activity.

Nurse Jaz Mejia delivered a welcome message, emphasizing the importance of maternal health and nutrition in building healthier communities. An inspirational message was also shared by Punong Barangay Edwin Micabani, who encouraged mothers to actively participate in programs that promote the health and well-being of their children and families. PB Micabani also led the signing of the Pledge of Commitment to support the BF1KD in the Barangay.

Meanwhile, Kagawad on Health Jay Acaylar conveyed the closing message, expressing gratitude to all stakeholders and participants for their commitment to advancing nutrition and breastfeeding advocacy in the barangay.

The BF1KD expansion program will be implemented starting May 2026 in the identified expansion barangays, namely Balulang, Carmen, Bulua, Tablon, and Indahag. The initiative aims to reach more communities in Cagayan de Oro City by strengthening local nutrition programs and empowering mothers with knowledge and support essential for healthy child development.

02/06/2026

𝗗𝗔, 𝗡𝗡𝗖 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗫 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀

28 May 2026, Cagayan de Oro City — National Nutrition Council (NNC) Region X, led by Nutrition Program Coordinator and Officer-in-Charge Reginaldo T. Guillen, paid a courtesy visit to Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office (DA RFO) X Regional Executive Director (RED) Jose Apollo Y. Pacamalan. The meeting, held last 5 May 2026, aimed to bolster strategic ties for the Regional Search for Best Garden of Go, Grow and Glow (G4) in Northern Mindanao, 2026 Nutrition Month Celebration, among other concerns.

The said visit was assisted by Nutrition Officers (NOs) II Keishe Jan T. Aban and Patrick John D. Gonzales, together with National Urban and Peri-Urban Program (NUPAP) Personnel-in-Charge Ronald Allan Camaddo. NPC Guillen elaborated on the G4 initiative in the region since its pioneer search last 2024 for the Household Category. He extended his gratitude to DA RFO X for the provision of technical guidance, and gardening supplies as tokens for the winners and finalists during the past two years.

RED Pacamalan related the initiative to the agency’s existing programs and suggested aligning the targeting/resource prioritization (improved information and food accessibility) to poor and nutritionally-at-risk households. Through targeting, it can reduce food insecurity and reduce cases of malnutrition in Northern Mindanao.

NPC Guillen shared that Bukidnon and Lanao del Norte are the priority provinces under the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2023-2028. Further, he explained that these areas were identified based on the malnutrition and poverty rates, including the incidence of teenage pregnancy. Camiguin and Misamis Occidental recorded to have the highest malnutrition rates among the five provinces based on the 2025 Regional Operation Timbang (OPT) Plus Results.

RED Pacamalan checked whether the LGUs identified with high malnutrition cases have received greater allocation to existing DA RFO X’s agricultural programs and have operational facilities/infrastructure for agriculture, thus linking nutrition with agriculture. Additionally, he recommended nutrition as one of the indicators of NUPAP and High Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP). As ways forward, RED Pacamalan requested the data for disaggregated malnutrition cases in Region X. Through the visit, he highlighted the importance of nutrition data in decision-making and planning purposes.

With the presentation of the 2026 Nutrition Month, RED Pacamalan reaffirmed support for the celebration, with focus on food security, poverty alleviation and improvement of nutritional status.

NNC Region X aims to deepen collaboration with DA RFO X, being the Vice Chair of the Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC) X and key agencies in the implementation of RA 11148 or the Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-nanay Act. (Nutrition Officer II Patrick John D. Gonzales / [email protected] / 09631091098)

02/06/2026

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02/06/2026

𝗜𝗱𝗼𝗹 𝗸𝗼 𝘀𝗶 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘆 (𝗜𝗞𝗦𝗡) 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗚𝗨 𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗼𝗱
26-29 May 2026 | Rural Health Unit, Tubod, Lanao del Norte

The Municipal Nutrition Office (MNO) of Tubod, Lanao del Norte, in partnership with the Rural Health Unit (RHU) - Tubod, United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP), facilitated the four-day Idol ko si Nanay (IKSN) Training to Barangay Health Volunteer Workers (Barangay Nutrition Scholars and Barangay Health Workers), Department of Health – Human Resource for Health (DOH-HRH) and RHU personnel last 26-29 May 2026 at the Rural Health Unit, Tubod, Lanao del Norte. PMNP Nutrition Officer (NO) III Kate Marie A. Perales and NO II Patrick John D. Gonzales acted as resource persons during the activity.

Nutritionist-Dietitian II Alzenjoan J. Icalina facilitated the pre-test and leveling of expectations to the training, co-participants and facilitators. Among the instructions given to the participants were the preparatory activities in organizing the IKSN team in managing and conducting the sessions, drafting of workplan, implementation of the learning sessions and tips for using the key points for discussion and take-home messages once cascaded to the barangays.

NO II Gonzales shared the icebreaker ideas, where the participants performed the getting-to-know-you activity, sharing of expectations, setting up schedule and norms and visioning exercise. PMNP NO IIII Perales elaborated on the F1K, where it is considered a golden window of opportunity for a child to achieve his or her full potential.

NO II Gonzales provided an overview of child rights and their importance, including the four categories: survival, development, protection, and participation rights. He stated that the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child clearly defines child rights. ND II Icalina facilitated group discussions for the pre-pregnancy/conception and pregnancy modules, followed by the newborn, infants and young children.

Pinggang Pinoy must be followed by pregnant and lactating women as a meal guide on a per-meal basis. Pregnant and lactating women must eat a variety of foods rich in carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals from the three major food groups: Go, Grow and Glow foods.

Visual cards were utilized in describing the fetal development inside the mother’s womb from 0 to 36 weeks. Participants matched the cards with the corresponding infant development and psychosocial development.

NO II Gonzales introduced the concept of complementary foods starting at six (6) months of age; infants need additional food alongside breastfeeding. He showed the feeding recommendation chart as a guide in preparing complementary foods, taking note of the frequency, amount, and texture of food appropriate for a child's age.

Psychosocial stimulation of the child was elaborated by NO II Gonzales, where appropriate care and stimulation will help the child grow, develop and learn at different stages of development. PMNP NO III Perales focused on preventing child injuries and determining child maltreatment and abuse, including shaken baby syndrome (SBS).

NO II Gonzales showed the necessary preparations for the closing activities and culmination whenever the BNSs conduct the IKSN sessions in the barangay. Pre-post tests, group and individual activities and drills were given in between sessions. Return demonstrations on IYCF counseling and breastfeeding positions were acted out by participants.

Mayor Cabahug and Councilor Pepito gave their insights and messages for the training and pledged constant support toward nutrition activities.

02/06/2026

This , always remember to follow the DOH 5S Strategy at home:

✅ Search and destroy mosquito breeding sites (empty stagnant water weekly);
✅ Self-protect (wear long sleeves/use repellent);
✅ Seek early consultation (don’t ignore fever!);
✅ Support fogging only during outbreaks; and
✅ Sustain hydration (drink plenty of fluids if experiencing dengue symptoms like fever)

The Philippine Information Agency Northern Mindanao joins the nation in observing National Dengue Awareness Month this June, supporting efforts to protect communities from dengue through awareness, prevention, and collective action.

This , always remember to follow the DOH 5S Strategy at home:

✅ Search and destroy mosquito breeding sites (empty stagnant water weekly);
✅ Self-protect (wear long sleeves/use repellent);
✅ Seek early consultation (don’t ignore fever!);
✅ Support fogging only during outbreaks; and
✅ Sustain hydration (drink plenty of fluids if experiencing dengue symptoms like fever)

01/06/2026

📸 Oroquieta City begins monitoring and evaluation activities for their barangays!

01/06/2026

NPC Reginaldo T. Guillen of NNC Region X urges stakeholders to strengthen compliance with Republic Act No. 11148 to support child nutrition and prevent stunting during the first 1,000 days of life.

The National Nutrition Council (NNC)-10 urges local government units and parents to strengthen compliance with Republic Act No. 11148, or the Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Magnanay Act, to support child nutrition and prevent stunting during the first 1,000 days of life.

The law, developed with the Department of Health and UNICEF, aims to address stunting, wasting and other forms of malnutrition through coordinated health and nutrition services.

Read more at the link in the comments.