City Nutrition Council of General Santos

23/10/2025

Ngayong buwan ng Oktubre, ating ipagdiwang ang 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 💗🎀

Ang maagang pagkilala sa mga sintomas ng breast cancer ay mahalagang hakbang upang maagapan ito. Huwag balewalain ang anumang pagbabago sa dibdib. Magsagawa ng regular breast self-examination at magpa-screening sa pinakamalapit na health facility. 🌸

🩺 I-scan ang QR code o pumunta sa linktr.ee/DOHCancerSupport para malaman ang mga breast cancer services ng Philhealth Z-Benefits, PWD ID, CAF Access Sites, at CSPMAP Access Sites.

Sama-sama nating itaas ang kamalayan, palakasin ang suporta, at lumaban laban sa breast cancer! 💪Para sa isang Healthy SOCCSKSARGEN Region 💚

Ngayong buwan ng Oktubre, ating ipagdiwang ang 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 💗🎀

Ang maagang pagkilala sa mga sintomas ng breast cancer ay mahalagang hakbang upang maagapan ito. Huwag balewalain ang anumang pagbabago sa dibdib. Magsagawa ng regular breast self-examination at magpa-screening sa pinakamalapit na health facility. 🌸

🩺 I-scan ang QR code o pumunta sa linktr.ee/DOHCancerSupport para malaman ang mga breast cancer services ng Philhealth Z-Benefits, PWD ID, CAF Access Sites, at CSPMAP Access Sites.

Sama-sama nating itaas ang kamalayan, palakasin ang suporta, at lumaban laban sa breast cancer! 💪Para sa isang Healthy SOCCSKSARGEN Region 💚

22/10/2025

𝙉𝙐𝙏𝙍𝙄-𝙂𝘼𝙉𝘼𝙋: 𝘽𝙉𝙎 𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙏𝙃𝙇𝙔 𝙈𝙀𝙀𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙊𝘾𝙏𝙊𝘽𝙀𝙍 2025

Last October 20, 2025, the Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) of General Santos City convened for their monthly meeting at the City Health Office Conference Room, led by City Nutrition Program Coordinator (CNPC) Imelda A. Silvero, RND. The meeting served as an avenue to discuss program updates, upcoming activities, and administrative matters concerning the city’s nutrition initiatives.

The agenda discussed included the following:

1. BNS Congress
2. Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony (RNAC) 2025
3. Operation Timbang Data Quality Check (OPT DQC) 2025
4. Nutrition Program Implementation Review (PIR)
5. Administrative Concerns
6. BNS Federation Updates
7. Other Matters
– BNS Christmas Party

The meeting aimed to ensure that all BNS remain informed and aligned with ongoing and upcoming nutrition initiatives of the City Health Office. It also served as an opportunity to gather feedback, address field concerns, and strengthen coordination among barangay nutrition workers for the continued success of the city’s nutrition programs.

14/10/2025

Congratulations Dr. Simonette J. Manlangit! ♥

10/10/2025

𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐒 𝐌𝐔𝐋𝐀 𝐒𝐀
𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐋 ‼

Isang magnitude 7.6 na lindol ang yumanig sa Davao Oriental at mga karatig nitong probinsya pasado 9am. Nagbabala ang PHIVOLCS ng posibilidad ng mga aftershock na maaaring magdulot ng karagdagang pinsala sa mga gusali at kabahayan.
Paalala ng DOH: Maging alerto at mag-ingat mula sa aftershocks at tsunami dulot ng lindol.

𝐌𝐆𝐀 𝐃𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐓 𝐆𝐀𝐖𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐓𝐀𝐒 𝐒𝐀 𝐀𝐅𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐒:

✅ Gamitin ang first aid kit kapag may sugat sa katawan at humingi ng tulong kapag kailangan ng atensyon medikal.

✅ Suriin ang bahay para sa anumang sira at bitak. Tignan kung may tagas ang gas tank at isara agad ang main switch.

✅ Iwasan ang mga gusaling may bitak, nakalaylay na kuryente, lupang maaaring gumuho, at dalampasigan

✅ Ihanda ang Go Bag kung sakaling kailangan lumikas.

✅ Bantayan ang abiso ng lokal na pamahalaan.

08/10/2025

07/10/2025

GenSan Council Honors Champions of Health, Education, and Community Service

07/10/2025

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊|

Dr. Lalaine M. Calonzo, designated City Nutrition Action Officer of General Santos City, was recognized as the Regional Outstanding City Nutrition Action Officer (CNAO) during the 2025 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony.
In her response message, she shared that the award received was a product of dedication, perseverance, hard work, and the shared efforts of the people who devoted their time and skills in promoting good nutrition in the city. She added that this award reminded her that the collective spirit of service and the power of working together can make a difference in the lives of everyone, particularly for children below five years old.

The National Nutrition Council Region XII extends its sincere and warmest congratulations to Dr. Lalaine and to all the awardees for their exceptional efforts and dedication in promoting Nutrisyong sapat para sa lahat.

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊|✅

Dr. Lalaine M. Calonzo, designated City Nutrition Action Officer of General Santos City, was recognized as the Regional Outstanding City Nutrition Action Officer (CNAO) during the 2025 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony.

In her response message, she shared that the award received was a product of dedication, perseverance, hard work, and the shared efforts of the people who devoted their time and skills in promoting good nutrition in the city. She added that this award reminded her that the collective spirit of service and the power of working together can make a difference in the lives of everyone, particularly for children below five years old.

The National Nutrition Council Region XII extends its sincere and warmest congratulations to Dr. Lalaine and to all the awardees for their exceptional efforts and dedication in promoting Nutrisyong sapat para sa lahat.

06/10/2025

Kinilala sa ginanap na flag raising ceremony ng LGU-General Santos na pinangunahan ni City Mayor, Hon. Lorelie Geronimo Pacquiao, ang mga karangalang natanggap ng lungsod mula sa National Nutrition Council Region XII sa Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony (RNAC) noong Setyembre 26, 2025 sa Cinco Niñas, Koronadal City.

02/10/2025

2025 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙉𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙮 (𝙍𝙉𝘼𝘾): 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙉𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

September 26, 2025 – Cinco Niñas, Koronadal City – The City Nutrition Council of General Santos proudly brought home multiple recognitions during the 2025 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony, a testament to its strong commitment to advancing public health and nutrition.

Leading the delegation were City Nutrition Action Officer Dr. Lalaine M. Calonzo, City Nutrition Program Coordinator Ms. Imelda A. Silvero, RND, and the Nutrition Team, joined by City Councilor Hon. Doc Joey Dinopol, representing the LGU under the leadership of Mayor Hon. Lorelie Geronimo Pacquiao. Their presence underscored the LGU’s full support in championing nutrition programs.

Program Manager Dr. Simonette J. Manlangit was also recognized for her vital role in guiding and strengthening the city’s initiatives through effective teamwork and collaboration.

General Santos City’s awards include:

🌟3rd Green Banner Seal of Compliance
🌟Regional Outstanding City Nutrition Action Officer – Dr. Lalaine M. Calonzo
🌟Regional Outstanding BNS – Ms. Shienna Mae O. Almeria (Brgy. San Isidro)
🌟Finalist, Outstanding City Nutrition Program Coordinator – Imelda A. Silvero, RND
🌟Raise Award for Innovative Service Delivery
🌟TREND Award (Consolation Prize)
🌟Special Awards for Best News Article – Leah Angelah R. Alolino, RND (Winner), Jennelyn A. Calanao, RND (2nd Runner-Up)
🌟ACT-PRAISE Award for Functional PIMAM Facility

These recognitions reflect the city’s unwavering dedication to both nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions. Beyond accolades, they serve as motivation for General Santos City to sustain its momentum toward becoming a model of multi-sectoral collaboration for a well-nourished and hunger-free community by 2040.

30/09/2025

2025 𝙍𝙀𝙂𝙄𝙊𝙉𝘼𝙇 𝙉𝙐𝙏𝙍𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝘼𝙒𝘼𝙍𝘿𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘾𝙀𝙍𝙀𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙔 (𝙍𝙉𝘼𝘾)

𝑪𝑶𝑵𝑮𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑼𝑳𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑺! 🎉 𝑪𝑰𝑻𝒀 𝑯𝑬𝑨𝑳𝑻𝑯 𝑶𝑭𝑭𝑰𝑪𝑬✨

𝑨𝑪𝑻 – 𝑷𝑹𝑨𝑰𝑺𝑬 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅- 𝑭𝑼𝑵𝑪𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑨𝑳 𝑷𝑰𝑴𝑨𝑴 𝑭𝑨𝑪𝑰𝑳𝑰𝑻𝒀 - Recognized for its dedication in institutionalizing PIMAM, the City Health Office has established 12 RHUs as functional Outpatient Therapeutic Care sites, expanding access to life-saving treatment for children with severe acute malnutrition and strengthening community-based nutrition care in General Santos City.

30/09/2025

2025 𝙍𝙀𝙂𝙄𝙊𝙉𝘼𝙇 𝙉𝙐𝙏𝙍𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝘼𝙒𝘼𝙍𝘿𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘾𝙀𝙍𝙀𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙔 (𝙍𝙉𝘼𝘾)

𝑪𝑶𝑵𝑮𝑹𝑨𝑻𝑼𝑳𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑺! 🎉 𝑱𝑬𝑵𝑵𝑬𝑳𝒀𝑵 𝑨. 𝑪𝑨𝑳𝑨𝑵𝑨𝑶, 𝑹𝑵𝑫 ✨

𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 -2𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓-𝑼𝒑 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑩𝑬𝑺𝑻 𝑵𝑬𝑾𝑺 𝑨𝑹𝑻𝑰𝑪𝑳𝑬- Jennelyn A. Calanao, RND (Nutritionist-Dietitian I, General Santos City) for the news web article entitled “Stronger Nutrition Strategies: Mindanao State University General Santos City Campus Advances Food Fortification Efforts on National Fortification Day” demonstrating excellence in composition, effectively contributing to NNC XII’s Promote Good Nutrition Campaign through the social media.

30/09/2025

2025 𝙍𝙀𝙂𝙄𝙊𝙉𝘼𝙇 𝙉𝙐𝙏𝙍𝙄𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝘼𝙒𝘼𝙍𝘿𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝘾𝙀𝙍𝙀𝙈𝙊𝙉𝙔 (𝙍𝙉𝘼𝘾)

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒! 🎉 𝑳𝑬𝑨𝑯 𝑨𝑵𝑮𝑬𝑳𝑨 𝑨𝑳𝑶𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑶, 𝑹𝑵𝑫 ✨

𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅-𝑩𝑬𝑺𝑻 𝑵𝑬𝑾𝑺 𝑨𝑹𝑻𝑰𝑪𝑳𝑬- Leah Angelah R. Alolino, RND (Nutritionist-Dietitian I, General Santos City) for the news web article entitled “Barangay Tambler Launches 120-Day Feeding Program to Combat Child Malnutrition” demonstrating excellence in composition, effectively contributing to NNC XII’s Promote Good Nutrition Campaign through the social media.