National Nutrition Council Davao Region

23/09/2025

23/09/2025

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22/09/2025

Happiest birthday, Ma'am Liza!

We wish you the best of health and happiness!

Love,
NNC XI Family 💚

22/09/2025

HIGHLIGHTS | Regional Multi-Stakeholder’s Salt Iodization and Nutrition Summit

The summit brought together members of the Regional and Local Bantay ASIN Task Forces (RBATF and BATF), LGUs, business sector, policymakers, and other stakeholders in Davao Region to strengthen awareness and support for the use of iodized salt.

17/09/2025

Minister of Health Dr. Kadil M. Sinolinding Jr., DPBO of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao graced an Inspirational Message among BARMM LNFPs during the TOT for Nutrition Data Quality Check, which was attended by Nutrition Officer II Philina Acon at the GoHotels, Lanang, Davao City on September 5, 2025.

Minister Sinolinding highlighted the importance of quality data in information and reporting systems, stating "We demand what is due for the Bangsamoro, and that is our services and system. Kapag mali ang simula, huwag tayo mag-expect na tama ang dulo", in encoding accurate, timely, and reliable data in the OPT Plus and FHSIS "as a symbol of accountability, honesty, and transparency".

Minister Sinolinding also reminded that accomplishment reports should reflect the actual services and status of their LGUs, assuring that "[this] is not designed to punish you, but designed to help our people based on our capacity."

The weeklong training of trainers aimed to capacitate nutrition focal points on the proper procedures on data management of Nutrition Indicators.

16/09/2025

Did you know? 🌾🌽
Rice and corn are staple foods that power our daily activities with energy! They’re naturally gluten-free, rich in fiber for good digestion, and packed with nutrients like B vitamins, iron, and magnesium. Affordable, versatile, and nutritious—these golden grains have long been part of Filipino culture and tradition.

By Vincent William Lagura, CMU BSND Intern



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15/09/2025

Trivia 101

Brown rice is a healthier choice compared to white rice because it contains the bran and germ layers that are removed during the processing of white rice. These parts are rich in fiber, essential vitamins such as thiamine, niacin, pyridoxine, riboflavin, folate and pantothenic acid and minerals that support better digestion, help regulate blood sugar levels, and boost overall health.

However, since brown rice contains natural oils, it has a shorter shelf life and should be stored carefully in a cool, dry place or refrigerated to keep it fresh. By choosing brown rice and storing it properly, you give your body more nutrients and enjoy its full benefits without spoilage. You'll also get benefits from natural antioxidants and sustained energy throughout the day. Make the switch to brown rice and give your body the nourishment it deserves! 🍚🌾

By Princess Leilah Mades, CMU BSND Intern

12/09/2025

You eat them all the time... but do you know their calorie difference?

🍚 Rice vs 🌽 Corn – let’s break down your carb-rich staple foods!

Always remember that carbs aren't your enemies, yet they are your life fuels in moderation!

by Gil Andre Leano, CMU BSND Intern

12/09/2025

Rice and corn provide carbohydrates and essential nutrients that fuel the daily needs of Filipino families. They are also processed into a variety of products such as flour, rice cakes, oil, and milks.

This week we highlight not only their contribution to nutrition but also the farmers whose hard work makes them accessible to every household 🌾🏠.

by Eunice Añasco, CMU BSND Intern

12/09/2025

🍚 𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭?

In truth, rice is not the cause.

What truly matters for a healthy weight is keeping portions balanced and staying active. 🌾

by Kent Distor, CMU BSND Intern

05/09/2025

𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐌 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬

To improve the accuracy and reliability of nutrition and health data in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), a Training of Trainers for Nutrition Data Quality Check was conducted on September 1–5, 2025 at GoHotels, Lanang, Davao City.

The five-day training sought to align the region’s database and reporting systems with national standards and guidelines, to assess the quality of nutrition data collected from IPHOs, CHOs, MHOs, RHUs, and other reporting units in terms of accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and consistency, identify common data quality issues, gaps, and bottlenecks affecting the reliability of nutrition information within the BARMM health and education systems, strengthen the capacity of local health and nutrition personnel in proper data collection, recording, reporting, and validation through training and technical assistance, institutionalize regular data quality checks as part of the region’s monitoring and evaluation system for nutrition and health programs, and to provide evidence-based recommendations for improving nutrition information systems and ensuring data-driven decision-making at all levels of governance.

The training also underscored that institutionalizing regular data quality checks as part of the region’s monitoring and evaluation system will help generate evidence-based recommendations, ensuring that nutrition information systems are strengthened and decision-making across governance levels becomes more data-driven.

Eight resource persons, including DOH EB Senior Health Program Officer Dexter Jay Flores RN, DOH Supervising Program Health Officer Jennilyn Ygana RND MPH, DOH Davao CHD ND IV Mayflor Espiritu RND, ND II Ashria Sawil RND, NNC XI NO II Philina Acob RND, and BARMM MOH Statistician III Sittie Sarah M. Usop, facilitated the sessions spread throughout the workshop.

Among the activities were the calibration and verification of anthropometric equipment under Operation Timbang (OPT) Plus, technical discussions and open forums on OPT Plus data encoding and report generation, data quality checks on nutrition indicators within the Field Health Services Information System (FHSIS), and catch-up planning to address reporting gaps.

Through this training, BARMM takes a significant step toward ensuring that reliable nutrition data will serve as the foundation for better planning, stronger programs, and more effective policies to achieve better health outcomes across the region.