30/09/2026
๐ค ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐จ๐ญ๐๐๐๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ญ๐๐ค๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ | ๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ โ With the aim to strengthen the coordination, collaboration, and collective action for better nutrition outcomes, the nutrition stakeholders of South Cotabato conducted a series of meetings for the month of September to discuss ongoing programs, upcoming activities, and areas for improvement in the implementation of nutrition initiatives across the province.
The series of meetings began with the FBNSSC Quarterly Meeting held on September 21, 2026 at the OPSWDO Conference Room, City of Koronadal, South Cotabato. Followed by the Nutrition Implementers Monthly Meeting on September 22, 2026, held at Nocil Resort, Poblacion, Norala, South Cotabato. The meeting provided an opportunity for Barangay Butrition Scholars Federation Officers and Municipal Nutrition implementers to share updates, discuss concerns, and coordinate upcoming activities at the local level.
The series culminated with the Provincial Nutrition Committee (PNC) Meeting on September 28, 2026 at the OPSWDO Conference Room. The meeting brought together PNC members and partner agencies to review the progress of nutrition initiatives and strengthen support for the implementation of nutrition programs throughout the province.
๐ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐
During this series of meetings, on-going nutrition initiatives were discussed. Among these was the implementation of the Supplementary Feeding Program, which includes the updates on interventions for pregnant women, undernourished preschool children, and children covered under the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) program.
The meetings also included updates on the Weekly Iron Folic Acid (WIFA) Supplementation Program, which is being strengthened as part of the province's efforts to address micronutrient deficiencies and improve the nutritional status of target beneficiaries.
Preparations for the upcoming Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) Congress were also discussed, along with plans for a Learning Experience Visit where nutrition implementers can learn from established practices and identify approaches that may be adapted to their respective communities.
Updates on upcoming nutrition training activities were likewise presented to ensure the continuous development of the knowledge and skills of nutrition workers and implementers.
Another important agenda was the feedback on the recommendations of the Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) following the Regional Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation Protocol (MELLPI Pro) Evaluation conducted. This recommendations will help identify areas for improvement and guide the province as it prepares for its first year of CROWN Maintenance.
๐ฑ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
The three meetings emphasized the importance of continuous communication and coordination among nutrition stakeholders. Through regular meetings, nutrition implementers and partner agencies are able to monitor progress, address challenges, align activities, and identify opportunities to further strengthen nutrition programs.
These collaborative efforts reflect South Cotabato's continuing commitment to improving nutrition services and ensuring that programs are responsive to the needs of mothers, children, families, and communities. With strong partnerships and shared commitment among the Provincial Nutrition Committee, nutrition implementers, local government units, and partner agencies, South Cotabato continues to move forward toward better nutrition outcomes and a healthier province.
๐ซ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐ต๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐! ๐