Nutrition Services Unit - City Health Office of Mati

04/04/2026

𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐭-𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧.

We all know how it goes when it's Lenten Season: Meats are off the table as we remember the great sacrifice, and many of us think that our food choices are limited.

But here is the catch: Abstaining doesn't mean settling for less. It's actually a great time to explore lighter, healthier and nutrient-rich foods that we can still enjoy eating during this season, that will also nourishes us too.

Take a look at some foods that we can still enjoy during this season of reflection.

27/03/2026

WATCH: Kaayuhan sa mga buntis ug mga bata, gitutukan sa City Nutrition Council. Ani ang report gikan sa mga INTERN sa Development Communication sa DOrSU.

23/03/2026

Public Health Advisory No. 1 ,Series of 2026

SUBJECT: TEMPORARY RELOCATION OF SELECTED HEALTH SERVICES FROM CITY HEALTH OFFICE – MAIN (MADANG) TO SUPER HEALTH CENTER (CENTRAL) STARTING MARCH 23, 2026

‼️PAHIBALO SA PUBLIKO 📢

Sugod UGMA Marso 23, 2026 ( LUNES) , ang City Health Office – Main nga nahimutang sa Madang mopailalom sa komprehensibong rehabilitasyon ug pagpaayo sa pasilidad aron mapalambo ang kalidad, kaluwasan, ug kahapsay sa paghatag og serbisyo panglawas. Tungod niini, ang tanang individual-based services temporaryong ibalhin sa:

📍 Mati Primary Care Facility – Central (Super Health Center Central) Nahimutang sa Magapo, Barangay Central

✅️Mga serbisyong ibalhin:
• OPD Consultation
• Animal Bite Treatment Services
• Pharmacy Services
. Dental Services
• Laboratory Services
• Pag-isyu sa Medical, Medico-Legal, ug Death Certificates

📍Mga serbisyong magpadayon sa CHO – Main (Madang):
• Environmental Health and Sanitation Services
• Social Hygiene Clinic (HIV/AIDS Services)
• Nutrition Services
• Family Planning Services
• TB-DOTS Services
• Health Education Promotion and Communication Services
• Administrative Services

📞 Alang sa dugang pangutana o klarifikasyon, mahimo kamo motawag sa:
3884-429 o CHO HOTLINE 0981-339-1408
o magpadala og mensahe sa City Health Office - City of Mati Official page.

Daghang salamat sa inyong pagsabot ug padayon nga suporta samtang ginapaayo ang atong pasilidad alang sa mas episyente ug kalidad nga serbisyo sa katawhan

Together YES we can
Para sa Tanan

18/03/2026

CHO-day's update 📜

📢BUNTIS DAY 2026 Celebration: Honoring Mothers, Blending Tradition and Innovation in Maternal Care

On March 10, 2026, the Provincial Capitol Covered Court in Mati City, Davao Oriental, came alive with warmth, celebration, and purpose as it hosted BUNTIS DAY: Traditional Roots and Innovation in Nurturing Mothers. This meaningful event was a collaborative effort between the Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society Southern Mindanao Chapter-Panabo, Mati Tagum Subchapter, and key partners including the Provincial Health Office, City Health Office, Davao Oriental Medical Society, and DOPMC OBGyne Department.

At the heart of BUNTIS DAY was a deep appreciation for pregnant women recognized as heroes who bring new life into the world. The event sought to honor their journey while creating a dedicated space for learning, dialogue, and empowerment. Through informative discussions, participants gained valuable insights into critical topics: the vitality of maternal care, recognizing danger signs during pregnancy, family planning options, and disaster preparedness and resiliency. These sessions blended evidence-based medical knowledge with practical guidance, equipping mothers-to-be with the tools they need for a safe and healthy pregnancy.

The highlight of the day was the Ms. Buntis Day 2026 pageant, a joyful celebration that showcased the beauty, confidence, strength, and radiant maternal glow of the expectant mothers. Far more than a competition, it was a platform to celebrate their resilience and the unique journey of motherhood, reminding everyone of the incredible role they play in families and communities.

To cap off the event, all pregnant mothers in attendance received maternity kits tangible tokens of support that will assist them in their prenatal and postnatal care. These kits, paired with the knowledge and encouragement gained throughout the day, reflected the organizers’ commitment to nurturing both the health and well-being of mothers and their unborn children.

BUNTIS DAY 2026 was more than just an activity; it was a testament to the power of collaboration and community in supporting maternal health. By honoring traditional values of care while embracing innovative approaches to pregnancy and motherhood, the event left a lasting impact, reinforcing that every pregnant woman deserves recognition, support, and the best possible start on their journey to motherhood.

Together Yes We Can
Para sa Tanan



📷 C T T O

18/03/2026

𝗔 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁

Vitamin A plays a vital role in helping children grow, see clearly, and fight infections. But when children lack this essential nutrient, the effects can go far beyond nutrition, affecting their health, learning ability, and long-term potential.

When a child lacks vitamin A, they become more vulnerable to common infections such as diarrhea and measles, which can further deplete their vitamin A levels. This creates a dangerous cycle of illness and undernutrition that can hinder healthy growth and development.

More alarmingly, vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is the leading preventable cause of childhood blindness. Beyond its effects on vision, inadequate vitamin A during early childhood can impair cognitive development, weaken physical growth, and limit long-term productivity. Over time, these impacts extend beyond individual health, affecting families, communities, and even national development through reduced human capital and slower economic progress.

Ensuring that children receive enough vitamin A is therefore not only a matter of improving nutrition outcomes but also an investment in the country’s future.

The DOST-FNRI continues to recommend the following policy actions to help improve the vitamin A status of Filipino children.

Swipe through the artcards to learn more about the current situation and the ongoing efforts to help address VAD in the Philippines.

Read the full policy statement here:
𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗔: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
https://www.fnri.dost.gov.ph/images/sources/PolicyStatement/PS28.pdf

18/03/2026

IRON, IRON, kaya mo ba ‘to? 🩸🤔

Ayon sa Expanded National Nutrition Survey 2023, 1 sa 5 babaeng Pilipino ay may mababang lebel ng iron sa dugo o may Iron-Deficiency anemia.

Bakit? 🤷‍♀️
Mas mataas ang pangangailangan ng kababaihan sa iron dahil sa pagreregla, pagdadalaga, at paghahanda sa pagbubuntis.

Kahit kumain pa tayo ng atay, karne, at madadahong gulay… minsan kulang pa rin para maabot ang daily requirement. 😯

Pero don’t worry kasi may magagawa tayo! 💪

Alamin ang tamang paraan para mapataas ang iron intake! Click through our infographic sa MAS-sustansya!

✨ Fun fact: MAS-Sustansya sa iron ang chicken liver (3.2 mg/100g) kaysa Malunggay (2.8 mg/100g)!

09/03/2026

𝘾𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙙𝙞𝙣 𝙗𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙮𝙤 𝙠𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙠𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝘼𝙎 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙖𝙨 𝙨𝙖 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙮𝙖? 𝙃𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙖’𝙩 𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙞 𝙨𝙖 𝙈𝘼𝙎-𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙮𝙖!

Tanong: Anong pagkain ang mas siksik sa IRON?

👍 Chicken Liver
❤️ Malunggay

Ang iron ay nakakatulong sa tamang pagdaloy ng dugo sa ating katawan para maiwasan ang pagkahilo at pamumutla.

SUMALI SA COMMENTS SECTION para makakuha ng 100 Php Gcash!

Instructions:
1. Ifollow NNC Davao Region page.
2. Comment “Team Atay” o “Team Malunggay” kung ano sa tingin ang MAS-sustansiya (Iron)
3. Magtag ng limang (5) friends at ishare ang screenshot na nalike mo ang NNC Davao page. Include hashtag to officially count as one entry.
4. Ang deadline nito ay ngayong Friday - 8:00 AM. Aming iddraw ang inyong mga pangalan sa pamamagitan ng randomizer.
5. Dalawang (2) masuswerteng winners ang mananalo ng 100 pesos Gcash at irereveal ngayong Friday, 1PM! Abangan para malaman niyo anong pagkain ang MAS-Sustansiya.

𝘾𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙙𝙞𝙣 𝙗𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙮𝙤 𝙠𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙠𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝘼𝙎 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙖𝙨 𝙨𝙖 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙮𝙖? 𝙃𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙖’𝙩 𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙞 𝙨𝙖 𝙈𝘼𝙎-𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙮𝙖!

Tanong: Anong pagkain ang mas siksik sa IRON?

👍 Chicken Liver
❤️ Malunggay

Ang iron ay nakakatulong sa tamang pagdaloy ng dugo sa ating katawan para maiwasan ang pagkahilo at pamumutla.

SUMALI SA COMMENTS SECTION para makakuha ng 100 Php Gcash!

Instructions:
1. Ifollow NNC Davao Region page.
2. Comment “Team Atay” o “Team Malunggay” kung ano sa tingin ang MAS-sustansiya (Iron)
3. Magtag ng limang (5) friends at ishare ang screenshot na nalike mo ang NNC Davao page. Include hashtag to officially count as one entry.
4. Ang deadline nito ay ngayong Tuesday - 8:00 AM. Aming iddraw ang inyong mga pangalan sa pamamagitan ng randomizer.
5. Dalawang (2) masuswerteng winners ang mananalo ng 100 pesos Gcash at irereveal ngayong Friday, 1PM! Abangan para malaman niyo anong pagkain ang MAS-Sustansiya.

09/03/2026

𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀: 𝗩𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗼𝘀

Nutrition gaps that weaken immunity, threaten eyesight, and affect brain development remain a concern among Filipinos, particularly young children and pregnant women, according to the latest findings of the 2023 National Nutrition Survey (NNS) conducted by the Department of Science and Technology - Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI). Often referred to as “hidden hunger,” these gaps occur when people consume diets that lack essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A and iodine.

Read the full text in the comment section.

06/03/2026

PAG-AMUMA Feeding Program Culmination in Brgy. Tagbinonga

The St. Camillus Hospital of Mati Foundation, Inc. (SCHMFI) recently culminated its 120-day PAG-AMUMA Feeding Program in Brgy. Tagbinonga, Mati City on February 27, 2026, marking another meaningful milestone in its Community Health Development Advocacy. “Amuma,” meaning to nurture or care for, reflects the program’s mission of supporting the nutritional well-being of children in the community.

The culmination program opened with a Holy Mass celebrated by Fr. Rolando J. Fernandez, MI, followed by welcome remarks from Ms. Ivy Solibio-Cortez, City Health Nutrition Coordinator, who expressed gratitude for the partnership that brought nourishment and hope to the beneficiaries. Parents and children also shared a special dance presentation, while Ms. Jezza B. Dongallo, Principal of Tagbinonga Integrated School, conveyed her appreciation for the continued support in providing nutritious meals to the children. As part of the closing activity, school supplies and vitamins were distributed to the 34 beneficiaries through the generous support of ABS-CBN Foundation Sagip Kapamilya. On behalf of Brgy. Tagbinonga Captain Hon. Webster Luis, Barangay Kagawad Jhec Mamites extended the community’s heartfelt thanks to SCHMFI and all partners, volunteers, teachers, and parents who contributed to the program’s success.

Since its implementation, the PAG-AMUMA Feeding Program has served a total of 116 children across three cycles:
• Sept 25, 2023 – Apr 5, 2024: 46 children
• Oct 14, 2024 – Mar 20, 2025: 36 children
• Sept 1, 2025 – Feb 2026: 34 children

SCHMFI extends its sincere appreciation to the City of Mati - City Health Office, DepEd SDO City of Mati, Brgy. Tagbinonga Council, Tagbinonga Health Center, Barangay Health Workers, Barangay Nutritionists, Tagbinonga Integrated School teachers, parents, volunteers, and all benefactors for their unwavering support in nurturing the health and future of the children in the community.

Together, we continue to serve with hearts in our hands. 🤗