02/06/2026
๐ ๐๐๐จ ๐ฃ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐จ๐ก๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ข๐๐ฆ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ ๐๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฒ ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ก๐ง: ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ก๐๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป, ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ
The Municipality of Paracelis is currently undergoing today, June 2, 2026- the Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation Protocol for Results-Oriented (MELLPI Pro) CY 2026 Assessment at the 3rd Floor of the Paracelis Municipal Hallโan important undertaking that reflects the municipalityโs unwavering commitment to improving the nutritional well-being of every Paracelian.
Leading the assessment is a composite team from the Provincial Government of Mountain Province, with representatives from the Provincial Nutrition Action Office, Provincial Health Office, and DILG Mountain Province. The team is conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the municipalityโs nutrition governance, programs, interventions, and overall performance in addressing malnutrition and promoting community health.
During the opening program, Mayor Marcos G. Ayangwa, MD was represented by Atty. Christian Van Talawec, RN, Municipal Youth Development Officer, who conveyed the Mayorโs full support for the assessment process and reaffirmed the local governmentโs strong commitment to advancing nutrition programs and services.
In his message, Atty. Talawec emphasized that nutrition is not merely a health concern but a cornerstone of human development. He assured the assessment team that MLGU Paracelis remains dedicated to fostering strong collaboration with provincial partners, barangays, and stakeholders to ensure that every child, mother, and family has access to quality nutrition services and opportunities for a healthier life.
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MELLPI Pro is the enhanced nutrition monitoring and evaluation framework of the National Nutrition Council under the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2023โ2028. The acronym PRO stands for Protocol, Promotive, Progressive, and Professional, embodying a results-driven approach to strengthening local nutrition governance and service delivery.
More than an assessment tool, MELLPI Pro serves as a platform for continuous learning, innovation, and capacity development, enabling local government units to implement evidence-based, responsive, and sustainable nutrition programs. For CY 2026, the National Nutrition Council aims to achieve 80% LGU coverage nationwide.
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The Municipality of Paracelis is being evaluated across key areas that determine the effectiveness of local nutrition governance and implementation, including:
โข Nutrition Policies and Legislative Support
โข Governance and Organizational Structures
โข Functionality of the Local Nutrition Committee
โข Nutrition Programs, Interventions, and Services
โข Resource Mobilization and Program Management
โข Improvements in the Nutritional Status of the Community
The assessment process includes document review and validation, evaluation of the Local Nutrition Action Plan, and interviews with key nutrition implementers, including the Municipal Nutrition Action Officer, Barangay Nutrition Scholars, and Local Lead Nutrition Workers.
As Paracelis continues its journey toward inclusive growth and sustainable development, the MELLPI Pro Assessment serves as both a benchmark and an opportunityโguiding the municipality in building stronger systems, healthier communities, and a brighter future for generations to come.
Because every investment in nutrition is an investment in people, progress, and the future of Paracelis.