28/05/2026
𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐃 | 𝐌𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐏𝐈 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐢𝐧̃𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲
On 28 May 2026, the Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team – National Capital Region (RNET-NCR) conducted the Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation Protocol (MELLPI Pro) visit and Operation Timbang Plus (OPT Plus) Data Quality Check at the Councilors Conference Room, Las Piñas City Hall.
MELLPI Pro is an annual monitoring and assessment activity that reviews the implementation of local nutrition programs, policies, and interventions of local government units (LGUs). The activity assesses the LGU’s and Local Nutrition Focal Points' (LNFP) performance in nutrition program management. The Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET), composed of representatives from government agencies, academe, and civil society organizations, is responsible for validating and evaluating LGU compliance with national nutrition standards and guidelines.
For this year’s MELLPI Pro visit, the LNFPs evaluated were City Nutrition Action Officer (CNAO) Dr. Julio Javier II, City Nutrition Program Coordinator (CNPC) Zorhaida Ramos, and City Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Susan Sanchez.
The activity was graced by the presence of Vice Mayor Imelda Aguilar, and City Councilor Alelee Aguilar, together with members of the City Nutrition Committee, reflecting the city government’s continued support and commitment to strengthening local nutrition governance and programs.
Present during the visit were Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator (RNPC) Milagros Elisa Federizo, Nutrition Officer II Samantha Claire More, and Project Development Officer I Charlene Malabanan of NNC-NCR; RNET Vice-Chair Mr. Rolando Yu of Rise Against Hunger Philippines; Ms. Maria Vicenta Magpantay of PUP-San Juan; ED Maria Elena V. Navarro of GFHP Project Inc.; Mr. Aisia David De Guzman and Mr. Melvar Royeras of NFP; Ms. Michelle Lobino of CPD-NCR; and Ms. Eloisa Santos of DOLE-NCR.
