Health and Nutrition - MBHTE SDO Maguindanao del Norte (2025)

07/09/2025

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈: Monitoring of Home Grown School Feeding Program (HGSF) Implementation at Blala Elementary School

On September 5, 2025, the World Food Programme (WFP) with the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE), conducted a high-level monitoring activity for the Home Grown School Feeding (HGSF) Program at Blala Elementary School, Upi, Maguindanao del Norte.

The visit was spearheaded by the WFP Cotabato Team, led by Ms. Lyca Sarinas, and joined by MBHTE Director for Indigenous Peoples Education, Dr. Judith D. Caubalejo,Ph.D., together with Regional SBFP Focal Noraida Pabillan, RN, and the Health and Nutrition Unit of SDO-Maguindanao del Norte, represented by Nurse In-Charge Datu Shakkur Nikko S. Abdul, RN, with his team.

Gracing the activity were Japan Ambassador to the Philippines His Excellency Endo Kazuya and WFP Philippines Country Director Mr. Regis Chapman, who personally witnessed the program’s implementation. In a powerful gesture of solidarity, Ambassador Endo and Director Chapman joined parents and volunteers in preparing and serving hot meals to learners—underscoring the shared commitment to child nutrition, inclusive education, and community empowerment.

The HGSF program continues to be a cornerstone of MBHTE’s school health initiatives, promoting improved learner attendance, nutritional well-being, and local agricultural engagement. The presence of international dignitaries affirms the global recognition of Bangsamoro’s efforts in delivering sustainable, community-driven feeding programs.

This milestone reflects the unwavering dedication of MBHTE and WFP in ensuring that every child is nourished, every meal is meaningful, and every partnership is a step toward a healthier Bangsamoro.

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25/10/2024

𝐒𝐃𝐎-𝐌𝐃𝐍 𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐍 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐌 𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐏𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐌𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒

The Schools Division of Maguindanao del Norte, through its Health and Nutrition Unit, in partnership with the Office of the Provincial Government of Maguindanao del Norte, successfully conducted the Orientation on BARMM WASH in Schools Policy for Madaris and Private Elementary and Secondary Schools on October 24, 2024, at Alnor Convention Hall, Cotabato City.

This event was held in compliance with MBHTE Memorandum No. 192 s. 2020, dated February 5, 2020, which outlines the “Policy on WASH in School Standards and Implementing Guidelines in BARMM.” The policy aims to foster proper hygiene and sanitation practices by providing hygiene and sanitation education and setting standards for safe water and adequate sanitation facilities. It also mandates active support from the Basic Education and Madaris sectors.

The orientation aimed to:
* Enhance knowledge and understanding of the importance of WASH in schools, its impact on student health, learning, and overall well-being.
* Develop skills and capacities to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate effective WASH programs within their schools.

Participants in this orientation included School Heads of both SMC Madaris and Private Elementary and Secondary Schools, along with one teacher from each of these schools. The event was funded by the Provincial Office of Maguindanao del Norte and facilitated by the SDO-MDN HNU and ICT team.

Part of the program was the awarding ceremony for the winners of the division-level Global Handwashing Day Celebration Contest, with the presence of the School Head, Coach, and Student:

Handmade Painting Poster Elementary Level:
1st Place: Dinganen CES
2nd Place: Tenorio ES
3rd Place: Nuro CES

Spoken Poetry Secondary Level:
1st Place: Sabaken NHS
2nd Place: Sultan Mastura NHS
3rd Place: Nuling NHS

MBHTE-Division of Maguindanao II

15/10/2024

𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 - 𝐒𝐃𝐎 𝐌𝐃𝐍 𝐊𝐈𝐂𝐊-𝐎𝐅𝐅 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

𝓣𝓱𝓮𝓶𝓮: “𝓦𝓱𝔂 𝓪𝓻𝓮 𝓬𝓵𝓮𝓪𝓷 𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓭𝓼 𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓵𝓵 𝓲𝓶𝓹𝓸𝓻𝓽𝓪𝓷𝓽?”

The Schools Division Office of Maguindanao del Norte, through its Health and Nutrition Unit in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross Cotabato City Maguindanao Chapter and the Provincial Nutrition Office of Maguindanao del Norte, successfully conducted the Division Kick-Off Celebration of the 2024 Global Handwashing Day with the global theme “Why are clean hands still important?” held on October 15, 2024, at Don Antonio Martinez Sr. Elementary School, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte.

Global Handwashing Day is celebrated on October 15th to emphasize the importance of hand hygiene in public health. The 2024 theme, “Why are clean hands still important?”, highlights handwashing’s role in preventing diseases and saving lives. This day aims to raise awareness about handwashing with soap as an effective, affordable way to prevent illnesses and promote best practices in hand hygiene. By fostering a culture of hand hygiene, we can create safer environments, especially in schools and communities. Despite health advancements, handwashing remains a crucial tool in fighting disease.

Don Antonio Martinez Sr. Elementary School, headed by the School Head Ofelia F. Nasilu-an, LPT, MAEd, was selected as the host school for this year’s GHD 2024 Division Kick-Off celebration. Dignitaries in attendance included MBHTE HNU Regional Dentist/WINS Focal Dr. Ferdaus A. Gampong-Manalao, PNAO NutriWASH Focal Melzheen R. Pecision, RMT (represented by her staff), and Administrator/WASH Focal of PRCCCMC Rosemelyn Gayong, RMT with her PRC team.

Relative to the program, ceremonial activities were conducted such as the distribution of hygiene kits sponsored by the Provincial Nutrition Office of Maguindanao del Norte, initiated by PNAO/NutriWASH Focal Melzheen R. Pecision, RMT, and the Philippine Red Cross Cotabato City Maguindanao Chapter led by Rosamalyn Gayong, RMT, followed by the ceremonial handwashing of all partners, learners, and stakeholders.

This success would not have been possible without the support and help of the following partners from the Philippine Red Cross Cotabato City Maguindanao Chapter and the Provincial Nutrition Office of Maguindanao del Norte, MBHTE WASH Focal Dr. Ferdaus A. Gampong, SDO-MDN spearheaded by the Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Alma M. Abdula-Nor (represented by Bai Moihra S. Baraguir as the Division Planning Officer-II), Acub S. Duloan as the Division Physical Facilities Coordinator, Sittie Farizah A. Benito-Wahab as Division DRRM Focal, and the Health and Nutrition Unit Team of SDO-MDN headed by the Nurse In-charge Datu Shakkur Nikko S. Abdul, RN, WASH Focal Maricar B. Wahab, RN, ARH Focal Pinky Z. Abutazil, RN, and MDNS Focal Bai Priscilla S. Balang, RN. Our heartfelt gratitude to the School Head of Don Antonio Martinez Sr. Elementary School, the teaching force, and the School Nurses.

MBHTE-Division of Maguindanao II
Philippine Red Cross Cotabato City - Maguindanao Chapter
Provincial Nutrition Office - Maguindanao del Norte

01/10/2024

𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐆𝐔𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋-𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 (𝐒𝐁𝐅𝐏) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 (𝐒𝐃𝐇𝐂𝐏) 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒.𝐘. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

The Schools Division of Maguindanao del Norte, through the Health and Nutrition Section, successfully conducted the Orientation on the Implementing Guidelines of the School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) and School Dental Health Care Program (SDHCP) for S.Y. 2024-2025, was held on October 1, 2024, at Camp Siongco Elementary School, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte. This orientation was led by MBHTE HNU Team Regional SBFP Focal, Noraida D. Pabillan, RN, and Regional Dentist, Dr. Ferdaus A. Gampong-Manalao.

The SBFP will continue to be implemented as a take-home ration program. Food commodities will be delivered to schools in two tranches, each covering 60 feeding days, to complete the 120 feeding days. Each child will receive 18 kilos of Iron Fortified Rice, 2 kilos of mung beans, 2 packs of 300g powdered milk, and 2 packs of 180g cereals for the 120-day period.

Participants in the orientation included 86 School Heads and 38 School Nurses from the 86 target schools of the SBFP for S.Y. 2024-2025.

School Heads and School Nurses are expected to ensure the smooth implementation of the SBFP and SDHCP within their schools. Their commitment is crucial to ensuring no Bangsamoro child is left behind in the BARMM region, contributing to the success of these programs and the well-being of the target learners.

MBHTE-Division of Maguindanao II

23/09/2024

𝟑𝐑𝐃 𝐍𝐔𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐖𝐀𝐒𝐇 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐋 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 & 𝐍𝐔𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐑 𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐋𝐘 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆

The Schools Division of Maguindanao del Norte, through its Health & Nutrition Unit, participated in the 3rd Provincial Nutri-WASH Council Meeting organized by the Provincial Nutrition Action Office of Maguindanao del Norte. The meeting took place on September 23, 2024, at the Maguindanao del Norte Provincial Satellite Office Conference Room in Cotabato City and was led by Melzheen R. Pecsion, RMT, Executive Assistant II/Nutri-WASH Focal of PNAO, and Engr. Fatima Bansuan, EnP, of PPDC.

Agenda of the Meeting:
1. Updates on Nutrition Programs in the Province
2. Maguindanao del Norte - Nutri-WASH Action Plan 2024

Representatives from various agencies, including the MBHTE Schools Division of Maguindanao del Norte, IPHO-Maguindanao, MSSD, and Municipal Nutrition Action Officers (MNAOs), attended the meeting. They presented their ongoing, accomplishment report and proposed Nutri-WASH action plans aimed at eliminating malnutrition and food insecurity in the province.

From SDO-MDN Health & Nutrition Unit Attendees:
* Datu Shakkur Nikko S. Abdul,RN - Nurse In-charge
* Maricar B. Wahab,RN - WASH Focal
* Delfin E. Du Jr.,RN - SBFP Focal
* Bai Priscilla S. Balang,RN - MDNS Focal
* Pinky Z. Abutazil,RN - ARH Focal

MBHTE-Division of Maguindanao II

16/09/2024

𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐃𝐀 𝐄𝐒𝐊𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐀 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒 (𝐁𝐄𝐁𝐈) 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

The Schools Division of Maguindanao del Norte started conducting the Field Validation for the Selection of the Brigada Eskwela Best Implementers (BEBI) 2024 on September 11, 2024, in line with the issued MBHTE Regional Memorandum No. 561 s. of 2024 dated August 27, 2024.

Brigada Eskwela, also known as the National Schools Maintenance Week, is an initiative mandated by Republic Act 8525 or the Adopt a School Program, which aims to encourage volunteerism and public-private partnerships in public education.

The Health and Nutrition Unit (HNU), together with the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM), are part of the BEBI Monitoring Team under Criteria A: Brigada Eskwela School Preparation Effort. The indicators include: 1. Cleanliness of the School; 2. Functioning Toilets; 3. Functional WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) facilities; 4. Health Protocols in place; 5. School Safety and Security Plan in place and 6. Conducive Classrooms.

MBHTE-Division of Maguindanao II

05/09/2024

𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐃𝐎-𝐌𝐃𝐍 𝐍𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟱

The Schools Division Office of Maguindanao del Norte through its Health & Nutrition Section, successfully conducted the First General Meeting of all School Nurses for School Year 2024-2025.

The meeting aimed to update all School Nurses, led by the Division Program Focals, on upcoming activities and required reports for Oplan Kalusugan sa Bangsamoro (OKB) Health Programs for S.Y. 2024-2025 such as WASH in Schools (WinS), School Based Feeding Program (SBFP), School Mental Health (SMH), Medical Dental & Nursing Services Program, National Drug Education Program (NDEP) and Adolescent Reproductive Health (ARH) Program. The SDO-MDN Nurses Association Officers, led by President Saheda A. Baraguir,RN, presented the Constitution and Bylaws along with future plans for the Nurses Week Celebration 2024.

In attendance during the meeting were the SDO-MDN Health & Nutrition Unit Personnel, headed by Datu Shakkur Nikko S. Abdul, RN, as Nurse In-charge; Program Focals: Maricar B. Wahab, RN, as WINS Focal, Bai Priscilla S. Balang, RN, as MDNS Focal, Delfin E. Du Jr., RN, as SBFP Focal, Pinky Z. Abutazil, RN, as ARH Focal, Ma. Jeanilyn C. Cabanban, RN, as SMH Focal; MDN Nurses Association Officers, led by President Saheda A. Baraguir; and all the School Nurses.

🗓️ 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰
📍 𝗦𝗗𝗢-𝗠𝗗𝗡 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗴, 𝗗𝗢𝗦, 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲

MBHTE-Division of Maguindanao II

03/09/2024

𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐒𝐘𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 (𝐌𝐇𝐏𝐒𝐒) 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐘 𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐓

The Schools Division Office of Maguindanao del Norte, through its Disaster Risk and Reduction Management (DRRM) and Health & Nutrition Unit (HNU), in partnership with 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧, successfully conducted the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Activities to selected schools affected by flash flooding and armed conflict last August 27-29, 2024.

The Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Program is designed to fulfill the mandate of the Health and Nutrition Unit in the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE), with a special focus on providing psychosocial interventions. These interventions are particularly targeted at children and families in war-torn and disaster-stricken areas, offering them the necessary support to cope and recover from these traumatic circumstances.

The Province of Maguindanao del Norte have been dealing with severe flooding and ongoing armed conflicts in the past few months, presenting unprecedented challenges. These dual crises have not only caused physical devastation but also led to significant psychological and emotional trauma for the learners in the areas. The compounded effects of these disasters have disrupted their education, safety, and well-being creating an urgent need for targeted mental health and psychosocial support.

The following are the target schools that were selected: Campo Uno Elementary School from Matanog Municipality due to flash flood, Bai Hanina Sinsuat NHS, Mompong PS and Don A Martinez ES from Datu Odin Sinsuat Municipality due to Armed Conflict.

The said activity will not be possible without the SDO's MHPSS team in collaboration with the DRRM and HNU: Sittie Farizah B. Wahab as DRRM Focal, Datu Shakkur Nikko S. Abdul,RN as HNU Nurse In-charge and Maria Jeanilyn C. Cabanban,RN as Mental Health Focal; Division Nurses: Bai Priscilla S. Balang,RN, Maricar B. Wahab,RN, Pinky Z. Abutazil,RN; School Nurses: Vivian Ella L. Sales,RN, Melsie Grace U. Crangrejo,RN, Dorothy Pamela B. Antenorio,RN, Myra A. Sinarimbo,RN, Bai Hafsa Zahra Q. Sinsuat,RN; District/School DRRM team: Ruthchava P. Salik, Morsida M. Kadil, Rhodora M. Hadjihamid.

MBHTE-Division of Maguindanao II

06/06/2024

𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐍 𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐂 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐘 (𝐁𝐅𝐒) 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇𝐀𝐙𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐘𝐒𝐈𝐒 & 𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐋 𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓 (𝐇𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐏)

In consonance to the OUOPS No. 2024-09-03548 DepEd Memorandum from the Office of the Undersecretary for Operations – Bureau of Learner Support Services - School Health Division in partnership with the Food Safety and Hygiene Academy of the Philippines (FoodSHAP), sucessfully conducted the Training on Basic Food Safety (BFS) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) held last May 27-31, 2024 at Anne Raquel’s Resort, Olongapo City, Zambales.

The Republic Act No. 10611, otherwise known as the Philippine Food Safety Act of 2013, requires that every food business operator must have a designated Food Safety Compliance Officer (FSCO) in charge of food safety management and its legal compliance. The Department of Education (DepEd), considered as a food business operator having school canteens that caters to millions of learners in public elementary and secondary schools, is also implementing the School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) which involves provisions of hot meals/nutritious food products and milk to undernourished Kinder to Grade 6 learners. Thus, this training will equip the health personnel and other program coordinators with the knowledge on how to properly handle and prepare food not just for school canteen operations but also for the SBFP implementation.

The said training aims to:
* Enhance the program implementers' capacity on the basic concepts of Food Safety and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP);
* Train additional DepEd health personnel and other program coordinators to be a certified Food Safety Compliance Officer (FSCO); and
* Update the database/ directory of DepEd FSCOs.

BFS and HACCP trainings are intensive and required participants’ concentration and focus during technical sessions/discussions. The said trainings will stand as prerequisites for the level of certification to attend the Food Safety Compliance Officer (FSCO) that will be held on July 22-26, 2024 within IloIlo City (venue to be announced).

The following health personnel from 5 SDOs are participants from HNU MBHTE-BARMM:
1.Datu Shakkur Nikko S. Abdul,RN (Nurse In-charge of Schools Division of Maguindanao del Norte);
2.Darlene V. Abdulkarim,RN (Nurse In-charge of Schools Division of Cotabato City);
3.Sheryna Mamalangcap (Division Nurse of Schools Division of Special Geographic Area);
4.Natalyn S. Que,RN (Division Nurse of Schools Division of Sulu); and
5.Mohammad Hadzlan M. Ali,RN (Division Nurse of Schools Division of Basilan).

MBHTE-Division of Maguindanao II

06/06/2024

𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐏 𝐎𝐍 𝐍𝐄𝐆𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓-𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐖𝐅𝐏-𝐇𝐆𝐒𝐅 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒.𝐘. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

The World Food Programme (WFP) in partnership with LGU's and MBHTE-BARMM, sucessfully conducted Workshop on Negotiated Procurement-Community Participation in the preparation for the upcoming implementation of the Home-Grown School Feeding held last May 28-30, 2024 at Sun City Suites Hotel, National Highway, General Santos City.

During the workshop, the following topics were discussed and reviewed:
•Requirements for the Negotiated Procurement for Community Participation process to enable the procuring entities to procure food commodities from smallholder farmers and/or cooperatives; and
•Procurement plan of LGUs and pilot schools for HGSF.

The said workshop was attended by officials from Health and Nutrition Unit of MBHTE-BARMM headed by Gizeel Amira I. Ali,RN as the Chief of HNU, SDO's Personnel, School Principal/School Feeding Coordinator of pilot elementary schools under the Schools Division Offices of Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur with other representatives from Local Government Unit of the pilot 7 municipalities.

MBHTE-Division of Maguindanao II

04/06/2024

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𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐋 𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐍 & 𝐀𝐃𝐎𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐒𝐘𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐉𝐀/𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐓 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐄𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐒𝐒𝐒 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

The Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education's (MBHTE) Health and Nutrition Unit sucessfully conducted the ROLL OUT TRAINING ON CHILDREN & ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT with AJA/ADEPT and HEEADSSS ASSESSMENT held last April 15-21, 2024 at Blue Palm Resort, Libungan, North Cotabato.

The core objective of this training is to safeguard the emotional, psychological and social well-being of adolescents and children within the BARMM. The program aims to empower duty bearers with the necessary skills to address mental health issues effectively in educational and community settings through specialized training sessions. By enhancing communication between adolescents and healthcare providers, the initiative seeks to improve adolescent healthcare providers by fostering trust, promoting openness, and employing appropriate intervention strategies. This initiative aligns with the MBHTE's overarching goal of harmonizing efforts in nutrition education and learer support services.

The said training was attended by the following SDO-MDN participants:
1. Bai-Am M. Lauban as Acting A.O./Division CPP Coordinator;
2. Pinky Z. Abutazil,RN as Division Adolescent Reproductive Health Focal Person;
3. Sittie Farizah B. Wahab as Division DRRM Coordinator;
4. Maria Jeanilyn C. Cabanban,RN as Division Mental Health Focal Person; and
5. Amerkhan I. Tan as Division YF Coordinator.

MBHTE-Division of Maguindanao II

03/06/2024

𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐁𝐅𝐏 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐎𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 (𝟐𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄) 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝟐𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐃𝐎-𝐌𝐃𝐍

The Schools Division of Maguindanao del Norte through its Health and Nutrition Unit with the Regional SBFP Team successfully conducted the Distribution of the School Based Feeding Program (SBFP) Commodities (2nd Tranche) to target recipients of 20,000 learners for the S.Y. 2023-2024 held last May 21-24, 2024.

The target recipients will receive 12kgs of Iron-Fortified Rice (IFR) and a box of commodities containing 180g of cereals, 300g of powdered milk, and 1kg of mung beans, which are expected to sustain the nutritional needs of the learners for 120 feeding days.

This is in line with the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE)-BARMM Minister Hon. Mohagher M. Iqbal for his commitment to leave no Bangsamoro learner will be left behind, the Ministry is dedicated to mitigating hunger and malnutrition in the Bangsamoro region.

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