Silay City Nutrition Committee

11/03/2026

March 10, 2026 | Women's Month Celebration

The City Nutrition Office joins the National Women's Month Celebration.

11/03/2026

March 9, 2026 | Courtesy Call to Hon. Joedith C. Gallego, City Mayor and City Nutrition Committee Chairman

11/03/2026

March 4, 2026 | Purok Kalusugan at Brgy. Patag

11/03/2026

February 18, 2026 | Purok Kalusugan at Brgy. Mambulac

11/03/2026

February 11, 2026 | Purok Kalusugan at Brgy. Rizal

11/03/2026

January 29-31, 2026 | Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) Basic Refresher Course Training

The Silay City Nutrition Offices conducted a 3-day Barangay Nutrition Scholar Basic Refresher Course Training at SORETA, Brgy. Patag, Silay City.

This training is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of community nutrition volunteers. This program ensures that BNS are updated on essential health and nutrition practices to better serve their barangays.

Resource speakers of the training are Ms. Joy Racasa, Nutritionist Dietician II of DOH-NIR, Ms. Judyliza Cepe, City Nutrition Program Coordinator of Sipalay City, Ms. Minette Velez, Silay City Nutrition Action Officer, and Mr. Eddie Emilio B. Osorio, Silay City Nutrition Program Coordinator.

05/02/2026

January 27-28, 2026 | Basic Life Support Training

The Silay Nutrition Office collaborated with the Silay City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, led by P/Supt. Alexander A. Muñoz (Ret), to conduct a two-day training session at Silay Outdoor Recreation and Eco-tourism Area (SORETA), Brgy. Patag, Silay City. The training focused on Common Hazards, Family Preparedness, Community Response Groups, First Aid, and Basic Life Support.

The primary objective of this training is to equip participants with the necessary skills for effective emergency response, particularly during calamities or disasters.

The training participants include our Barangay Nutrition Scholars, nutrition office staff, and students from E. Lopez National High School.

22/01/2026

January 21, 2026 | Distribution of Tilapia Fingerlings

The Silay City Agriculture Office, led by Maam Joan Diosa, in collaboration with the Silay City Nutrition Office, distributed fingerlings to individuals interested in aqua-farming. This initiative aligns with the 2025 Nutrition Month theme, “Food at Nutrition Security, Maging Priority! Sapat na Pagkain, Karapatan Natin!”

The recipients of the fingerlings hail from the following barangays: Bagtic, Guimbala-on, Patag, Kapitan Ramon, E. Lopez, Lantad, and Patag.

This distribution was facilitated by the City Agriculture Office, with the assistance of Sir Neil E. Gromea, the Nutrition Officer I.

17/01/2026

January 16, 2026 | 1st City Nutrition Committee Quarterly Meeting

The meeting was presided by City Vice Mayor and Vice Chairman of the CNC, Hon. Thomas Maynard J. Ledesma, and was attended by several CNC members. Also present during the meeting is Maam Joy H. Racasa of DOH-NIR.

Agenda of the meeting are:
1. Silay Nutritional Status updates
2. 2025 Dietary Supplementation Program
3. 2026 Calendar of Activities

22/12/2025

December 19, 2025| Nutrition Year-end Assessment and Program Implementation Review

As the year comes to an end, the City Nutrition Office conducted its yearly assessment to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the nutrition programs and initiatives conducted throughout the year. This assessment aims to identify strengths and weaknesses, measure progress against set goals, and inform future planning and decision-making. By reviewing program implementation, the office can ensure that resources are being used optimally and that the needs of the community are being met effectively. Additionally, the review provides an opportunity to celebrate successes and address any challenges faced during the year.

Mrs. Minette Velz, City Nutrition Action Officer delivered her message to the attendees and Mr. Eddie Emilio Osorio, City Nutrition Program Coordinator discussed the Program Implementation Review, with highlights of the major programs conducted during the year.

Also during the program, we also recognized various achievements by our BNS, BNC, and Nutrition staff. These are the following:
90% and above Operation Timbang Coverage
1. Barangay 1- 176.8%
2. Barangay 2- 103.3%
3. Barangay 3- 150.91%
4. Barangay 4- 101.69%
5. Barangay 5- 122.3%
6. Barangay Hawaiian- 111.8%
7. Barangay Mambulac- 104.7 %
8. Barangay Guinhalaran- 100.1%
9. Barangay Rizal - 96%
10. Barangay Lantad- 100.1%
11. Barangay Balaring- 91.7%
12. Barangay Bagtic- 91%
13. Barangay E. Lopez- 99.5%
14. Barangay Guimbala-on- 120.6%
15. Barangay Kapitan Ramon- 96.5 %
16. Barangay Patag- 99.1%

Barangay Nutrition Committees who successfully Created and Adopted their Barangay Nutrition Action Plan (BNAP)
1. Barangay Guinhalaran
2. Barangay E. Lopez
3. Barangay Kapitan Ramon
4. Barangay Bagtic
5. Barangay Hawaiian
6. Barangay Mambulac

Promising Nutrition Staff
1. Rica Loyola
2. Nathaniel Magueriano
3. Roberto Jemilla
4. Mercedita Magsipoc
5. Arlyn Magueriano
6. Alvie Mae Ferrer
7. Haydee Liza
8. Julius Ino

We are truly grateful to our benevolent sponsors who contributed to the success of our year-end activity:

1. Hon. Joedith C. Gallego
2. Hon. Mykol Velez (₱5,000 cash)
3. Hon. Lyndon Bernardo (gift packs)
4. Hon. Romela Amoroso (₱1,000 cash)
5. Hon. Paolo Tionko (₱500 cash)
6. Minette Velez (gift packs)
7. Neil E. Gromea (₱500 cash)
8. Lino Ledesma (₱500 cash)
9. Eddie Emilio Osorio (gift packs)
10. Prince Hypermart (gift packs)
11. Rose Sari-sari Store

Merry Christmas and Advance Happy New Year to all.

21/12/2025