Malaybalay City Nutrition Committee

28/08/2026

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28/08/2026

𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐍 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐍 𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐍𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐍 𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐌 (𝐍𝐁𝐒-𝐈𝐄𝐌)

📍𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐥, 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲
📆 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟒–𝟐𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

A Training on Newborn Screening for Inborn Errors of Metabolism (NBS-IEM) was conducted on August 24–26, 2026 at Pearlmont Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, organized by the DOH Center for Health Development – Northern Mindanao.

Representing Malaybalay City were Kharl Karen Libot, RN, Newborn Screening Program Coordinator, and RNDs Rhea Paula N. Rara and El Jene I. Lopena.

The training strengthened participants’ knowledge and skills in newborn screening and the nutritional management of infants with Inborn Errors of Metabolism.

28/08/2026

Sa batang dalawang taon pababa, sobrang asukal at asin, dapat limitahan! 🚨

Sa batang dalawang taon pababa, sobrang asukal at asin, dapat limitahan! 🚨

28/08/2026

𝙷𝚊𝚙𝚙𝚢 𝙱𝚒𝚛𝚝𝚑𝚍𝚊𝚢, 𝙱𝙽𝚂! ✨

Wishing you a joyful and healthy birthday 🥳

Your dedication and commitment to promoting health and nutrition in our community are truly appreciated 🫰

27/08/2026

𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐊 𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐘
📅 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
📍 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟔, 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐁𝐫𝐠𝐲. 𝟒, 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

In celebration of Breastfeeding Month, the City Health Office–Nutrition Section, led by CNAO Eza C. Canonigo, RND, together with the Nutrition Staff, successfully conducted the 2nd Round of the Milk Letting Activity at the Nutrition Office.

A total of 18 lactating mothers participated and generously donated their breastmilk for the activity.

As a gesture of appreciation, tokens of participation were given to the mothers in recognition of their valuable contribution and support.🤱💗

27/08/2026

📰 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗠𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶-𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮
📍Malaybalay City

𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗜𝗬𝗖𝗙) 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
✍🏼 by Rhea Paula N. Rara, RND, Nutritionist -Dietitian I / City Nutrition Program Coordinator

The Malaybalay City Health Office–Nutrition Section successfully conducted the Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Forum 2026 last August 14, 2026, at the Barangay Managok Covered Court, Malaybalay City, bringing together pregnant and lactating mothers from different barangays in the Basakan District.

The activity was warmly welcomed by Barangay Kagawad Ely Encabo, who expressed support for initiatives that promote the health and well-being of mothers and children in the community. The forum served as an important avenue for participants to gain practical knowledge on proper maternal, infant, and young child nutrition.

A key highlight of the activity was the discussion on the First 1,000 Days, facilitated by City Nutrition Program Coordinator Rhea Paula N. Rara, RND. The discussion emphasized that the period from pregnancy until a child’s second birthday is a critical window of opportunity for ensuring proper growth, development, and overall health. Participants were also oriented on appropriate Complementary Feeding, including the importance of providing nutritious, age-appropriate, and adequate foods to young children alongside continued breastfeeding.

The forum also encouraged active participation through an open forum, where mothers were given the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and clarify concerns regarding infant and young child feeding practices. This interactive session helped reinforce the importance of making informed and healthy feeding decisions at home.

The activity concluded with the awarding of certificates and a photo opportunity, marking the participants’ commitment to putting their learnings into practice and promoting proper nutrition among their families and communities.

Through the continued conduct of IYCF activities, the Malaybalay City Health Office–Nutrition Section, together with its community partners, remains committed to empowering parents and caregivers with the knowledge and skills needed to provide proper nutrition during the critical early years of life.

With strengthened community participation and collective action, Malaybalay City continues to work toward healthier children, empowered families, and a well-nourished community.

25/08/2026

𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

18 August 2026, Cagayan de Oro City – The District City Nutrition Program Coordinators Association of the Philippines (DCNPCAP), Region X Inc. in partnership with the National Nutrition Council (NNC) Region X spearheaded the 5th Nutrition Forum with the theme, “Matatag na Nutrisyon sa Gitna ng Nagbabagong Panahon,” held last 6 August 2026 at Pearlmont Hotel, this city.

Dr. Paolo Nicolo S. Gaane, Committee Chair on Health, Nutrition and Health Insurance and Co-chairperson of Cagayan de Oro City Nutrition Committee, welcomed the forum participants coming from the five (5) provinces of Northern Mindanao. In his message, Councilor Dr. Gaane stressed the importance of nutrition during disasters and emergencies, which is to assist the vulnerable groups and prevent the impacts of malnutrition. He emphasized the need to strengthen health and nutrition services during these times.

The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 10 (DA RFO 10) through Mr. Ronald Allan P. Camaddo, Agriculturist II, gave a discussion on the climate change and its impact on food systems and food security. He highlighted the effects of climate change on agriculture that greatly affects the food availability, access to safe and nutritious foods, and food stability. Mr. Camaddo shared strategies on how to strengthen food security amidst climate change, which include sustainable farming practices such as backyard gardening, waste reduction, urban agriculture, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. He also introduced the types of gardening technology that the participants can venture, like container gardening, vertical gardening, hydroponics, aquaponics, raise bed garden, and mushroom production.

Nutrition Officer (NO) III Ma. Queenie Rose G. Amosco - De Jesus of the NNC - Nutrition Information & Education Division (NIED) discussed the integration of nutrition and climate change strategies in the local nutrition action plan (LNAP). She explained the relationship between the environment and nutrition outcomes, from food production and transportation to food access and consumption, environmental conditions significantly influence the nutrition and well-being of individuals and communities. In her presentation, she highlighted the four (4) phases of Nutrition Program Management that guide local government units (LGUs) in the formulation and implementation of their LNAPs. She underscored the importance of mainstreaming climate change adaptation and resilience throughout these phases to ensure that nutrition interventions remain responsive to emerging environmental and climate-related risks. As a call to action, she urged LGUs to ensure the inclusion of climate-resilient interventions and relevant indicators in their LNAPs and strengthen disaster preparedness through the formulation of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Health and Nutrition in Emergencies (DRRM-H-NiE) plans.

The Department of Health Center for Health Development - Northern Mindanao (DOH CHD NM) through Ms. Iris Christine M. Torralba, Nurse V under the Research Epidemiology Surveillance and Disaster Response Unit, started her presentation by providing the Philippines’ Nutrition Situation and the importance of nutrition in emergencies. In her presentation, she highlighted the Minimum Service Package: Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), Dietary Supplementation, Micronutrient Supplementation, and Philippine Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (PIMAM). Ms. Torralba stressed the list of program, projects, and activities of each NiE interventions that should be integrated in the LNAPs and DRRM-H-NiE plan.

One (1) National and two (2) Regional Outstanding City and Municipal Nutrition Program Coordinators from CY 2019 to 2025 were recognized by the association for their dedication, innovation, and commitment to excellence that greatly contributed to the effective implementation of nutrition programs and achievement of better nutrition outcomes in their respective LGUs.

Aside from a certificate of recognition, the awardees also received a cash award from the association as their incentive. The association awarded the following LNFPs:

CNPC Sherill Faith P. Española - 2023 National Outstanding CNPC
CNPC Julie Ann C. Brigoli - 2022 Regional Outstanding CNPC
MNPC Alyanna Faith R. Caballero - 2025 Regional Outstanding MNPC

The forum ended with a closing message delivered by CNPC Sherill Faith P. Española of Cagayan de Oro City and President of DCNPCAP, Region X Inc. She expressed her gratitude to all the speakers who impart knowledge to the participants, partners, and sponsors, and the participants who joined and actively participated during the forum. She emphasized the crucial role of the participants in making the forum possible. possible without the participants. CNPC Española encouraged the participants to share their acquired knowledge with their colleagues and strengthen health and nutrition services, especially during emergencies and disasters.

The DCNPCAP, Region X Inc. assured the participants that the association will continuously conduct capacity development activities and fora that will enhance the knowledge and skills of Local Nutrition Committee (LNC) members and nutrition workers to champion nutrition in every LGU in the region. (Nutrition Officer II Keishe Jan T. Aban/ [email protected] / 0963-109-0198)

25/08/2026

📰 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝗠𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶-𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮
📍Malaybalay City

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆
✍🏼 by Trisha Riam M. Labadan, RND, Nutritionist-Dietitian I/City Nutrition Program Coordinator

The Department of Health Center for Health Development-Northern Mindanao, in partnership with the Malaybalay City Health Office–Nutrition Section, successfully conducted the Breastfeeding Summit 2026 on August 11, 2026, at La Terrazza by Loiza’s in Malaybalay City, in observance of Breastfeeding Awareness Month. The activity gathered a total of 33 mothers, including pregnant and breastfeeding women, from Barangays 09, Sumpong, Kalasungay, Can-ayan, Dalwangan, and Casisang.

The summit aimed to promote safe motherhood, infant and young child feeding, and family health, with emphasis on the importance of exclusive breastfeeding and proper nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life to support optimal growth and development.

Messages of support were delivered by Dr. Gary Guido C. Tabios Jr., MD, representing the Provincial Health Office, and City Mayor Hon. Jay Warren R. Pabillaran, highlighting the importance of collective efforts in promoting maternal and child health and strengthening support for breastfeeding mothers.

The participants attended a series of discussions covering essential topics related to maternal, infant, and family health. Dr. Kim T. Luardo discussed Safe Motherhood, while Ms. Trisha Riam M. Labadan, RND, presented Nutrition During Pregnancy. Ms. Rebecca Hibaya, RND, emphasized the Importance of Breastfeeding, while Ms. Eza C. Canonigo, RND, discussed the First 1,000 Days of Life.

The forum also tackled Family Planning, presented by Ms. Arlene Oronan, RN, and STI, HIV/AIDS Awareness and Prevention, discussed by Mr. Roger Gamba, providing the mothers with comprehensive information to help them make informed decisions for their own health and that of their families.

The program was hosted by CNPC Rhea Paula N. Rara, RND, who facilitated the flow of the activity. A participant also shared her overall impression of the summit, expressing appreciation for the knowledge, guidance, and support provided throughout the event.

The Breastfeeding Summit 2026 reaffirmed the commitment of the DOH CHD-NM and the Malaybalay City Health Office-Nutrition Section to advancing breastfeeding, maternal and child health, and proper nutrition. Through continuous health and nutrition education and community-based initiatives, the activity contributes to empowering mothers and families toward healthier practices and better health outcomes for future generations.

25/08/2026

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