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16/09/2025

𝗡𝗡𝗖-𝗡𝗖𝗥 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗚𝗨𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗡𝗙𝗣𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆

The National Nutrition Council – NCR (NNC-NCR) celebrated the achievements of outstanding local government units (LGUs) and local nutrition focal points during the Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony (RNAC) held on September 11, 2025, at Novotel Hotel, Quezon City.

The RNAC capped off the 2025 Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI Pro), which reviewed the 2024 performance of 17 Metro Manila LGUs in implementing their Local Nutrition Action Plans and the performance of their nutrition action officer (NAO), city/municipal nutrition program coordinator (C/MNPC), and outstanding barangay nutrition scholar (BNS).

The program opened with an invocation delivered by Ms. Marlene Viray-Navarro, Executive Director of the Grace Family Helper Project and member of the Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC). This was followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem and the NNC Hymn, led by Ms. Samantha Claire More of NNC-NCR. Guests and participants were then warmly introduced by Ms. Yula Bringas of the Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines, who also serves as Chair of the 2025 Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET). To officially commence the ceremony, Regional Director Lester Tan of the Metro Manila Center for Health and Development and Chair of the RNC delivered the welcome remarks.

In her Opening Message, Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Milagros Elisa Federizo emphasized that nutrition is a vital investment: “𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘱𝘦𝘴𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦—𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭, 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘈𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘢 𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘺 𝘱𝘶𝘩𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘯 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘶𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘬𝘢𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘶𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘯.”

Former Senator Jose D. Lina, Jr., keynote speaker and Project Chair of the Children’s First 1000 Days Coalition, underscored the role of LGUs and multi-sectoral collaboration in addressing malnutrition: “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘎𝘜… 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦, 𝘕𝘎𝘖𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢. 𝘎𝘖𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘕𝘎𝘖𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘕𝘶𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘵 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘓𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘵.”

Inspirational messages were delivered by Atty. Rosalina Bascao, OIC Director IV of the National Nutrition Council, and Regional Director Maria Lourdes Agustin of the Department of the Interior and Local Government – NCR. The program also featured a special intermission number by Mr. Psalms Rob Cañalita from the Municipality of Pateros, adding a vibrant touch to the ceremony.

Certificates of recognition were presented to the Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC), the Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET), LGUs, and regional nutrition associations in acknowledgment of their contributions to advancing the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) in the region and their active participation in the various programs and activities of NNC-NCR.

𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀
• Green Banner Seal of Compliance: Pasig City, Quezon City
• Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition (CROWN) Award Maintenance Contenders: Muntinlupa City (2nd Year), Parañaque City (1st Year)
• Outstanding Local Nutrition Focal Points: CNAO Jenily Capalaran (Pasig), MNPC Meizl Joy Sincuya (Pateros), BNS Susan Sanchez (Las Piñas)

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀
• Pasig City – Best in Nutrition Governance, Infant and Young Child Feeding Program, and Nutrition Promotion
• Quezon City – Best in Dietary Supplementation Program and Overweight and Obesity Prevention and Management Program
• Muntinlupa – Best in Food Fortification Program, Nutrition-Sensitive Programs, and Nutrition Investment
• Makati – Best in Micronutrient Supplementation Program
• Parañaque – Best in Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition Program
• Pateros – Best in Nutrition in Emergencies Program and Documentation
• Mandaluyong – Best in Compliance and Dissemination of National Laws and Issuances on Nutrition
• Taguig – Distinguished Award for Advancing Inclusive Nutrition Programs
• Pasay, Marikina, Valenzuela – Most Improved LGU in Nutrition Program Management

The RNAC also served as the culminating event of the 2025 Nutrition Month with the theme “Sa PPAN: Sama-Sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat Para Sa Lahat!” and sub-theme, “𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘕𝘶𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺! 𝘚𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘢 𝘗𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘪𝘯, 𝘒𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘯 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯!". Taguig City emerged champion in the Nutri-Duo Cooking Vlog Contest, followed by Muntinlupa and Makati.

In the Regional Webby Awards, Pasig City emerged as Champion and Viral Impact Awardee, while the Taguig City Nutrition Office earned First Runner-Up and Digital Reach Awardee. Muntinlupa City was the Second Runner-Up, and Quezon City was recognized as the Rising Star.

Over 100 nutrition champions and partners from LGUs, regional agencies, and media attended the event, reinforcing the commitment to scale up action for the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2023–2028.

The fight against malnutrition is stronger when we work together. Congratulations to our 2025 Nutrition Champions!



Written by NO II Samantha Claire More & RNPC Milagros Elisa Federizo

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10/09/2025

𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁: 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼!

When buying food, it is important to look beyond the packaging and focus on the nutritional value the food offers.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), food labels should provide consumers with clear, relevant, and easy-to-understand nutrition information about a product, helping them make informed choices quickly. Products with nutrient content claims, such as "reduced sodium," "sugar-free," and "low-fat," are displayed on the labels to highlight specific benefits.

But why is reading and understanding these labels necessary?

While these nutrient claims can be helpful, it is important to recognize that these do not always tell the full story. Understanding nutrition labels on food packages can help us make informed decisions and fit our favorite foods into a healthful diet.

Let us find out what these food labels truly mean and how these can be a guide in making healthier food choices for the whole family.

09/09/2025

These nutrition-smart solutions prove that when countries integrate into food systems, they create win-win outcomes that support farmer livelihoods, improve community health, and protect our planet.

As countries meet now at the , these lessons are more urgent than ever.

Together, we can 💪

09/09/2025

Pursuant to Proclamation No. 162 issued in 1999, every 1st week of September is celebrated as Obesity Prevention Awareness Week. This proclamation recognized the growing challenge of the Philippines with obesity. The 2023 National Nutrition Survey results shows that nearly 1 in 10 children and nearly 4 in 10 adults are now overweight or obese, raising serious health concerns linked to non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure.

The Philippines, as one of the 29 frontrunner countries in the WHO Acceleration Plan to stop obesity, has developed a National Policy on Addressing Obesity and Other Metabolic Disorders, accompanied by a Strategic Plan marks a major step towards halting the rise of obesity through coordinated national action.

This is a call for everyone to practice a healthy lifestyle!

1. Let’s all follow the MOVABA principle:
Eat in MOderation, with VAriety, and BAlance.

2. Stir away from MA-foods:
Ma-aalat
Ma-tatamis
Ma-tataba
Ma-mamantika

3. Adopt physical activity in your daily lives! Galaw-galaw nang hindi maagang pumanaw.

Together, we can reduce obesity-related health risks and build a healthier future for every Filipino. Let’s choose health, avoid obesity, and protect ourselves from serious illnesses.

09/09/2025

Cooking ginisang gulay (sautéed or stir-fried veggies) is pretty straightforward. Sauté your base (with or without tomatoes), add your protein, select your vegetables, and add flavor.

The possibilities are endless once you have the basics down!

28/08/2025

𝗜𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘅 and 𝗜𝗿𝗼𝗻-𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗲 are DOST-FNRI food technologies that help address iron deficiency anemia (IDA) in the country.
Iron deficiency anemia remains a significant public health concern in the country, which affects 8.0% or 8 in 100 Filipino adults based on the 2023 National Nutrition Survey of the Department of Science and Technology’s Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI).
Iron is a mineral crucial in producing red blood cells that help transport oxygen throughout the body.
Considered important for a fully-functioning immune system, iron also aids in fighting infections.
Most cases of iron deficiency anemia can be treated by iron-rich food.
However, meeting the recommended daily iron requirement solely through diet can be challenging, especially if iron-rich foods are expensive or inaccessible.
Related to this, the DOST-FNRI developed Iron Rice Premix (IRP) and Iron-Fortified Rice (IFR) to help address IDA.
Iron Rice Premix is a grain-like kernel made from a blend of rice flour and an iron fortificant combined with ordinary rice to produce Iron-Fortified Rice.
On the other hand, Iron-Fortified Rice is a ready-to-cook enhanced rice that can be washed and cooked like ordinary rice, without affecting general appearance, taste, smell, and texture.
Eating four cups of cooked IFR can meet more than 40% of the daily iron requirements of an adult.
Regular consumption of IFR is a cost-effective and cost-efficient strategy for addressing iron deficiency since rice is frequently consumed as a staple food.
The DOST-FNRI is scouting for rice millers, traders, and entrepreneurs who are interested in adopting Iron-Fortified Rice and Iron Rice Premix that promise additional market and nutritional value that can appeal to nutrition-conscious consumers.
Moreover, IFR has captured institutional clients that include it in their regular feeding programs and disaster relief operations, which makes it a profitable investment for entrepreneurs, provides jobs for their workers, generates income for related suppliers and rice farmers, and adds revenue for the government in terms of taxes.
Contact us at dostfnri47@fnri.dost.gov.ph or visit our website https://www.fnri.dost.gov.ph/ for more information.

28/08/2025

Whether you’re busy, lazy, or just working smarter, not harder, one of the quickest way to make compost is to just dig soil, throw your vegetable scraps in, and bury it there. Put your spade as a marker on where you will dig next. No fuss, no mess.

28/08/2025

𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗙𝗡𝗥𝗜 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗦𝗠𝗘𝘀
Two in 10 or 21.3 percent (%) of Filipino children 5 to 10 years old are underweight, according to the most recent National Nutrition Survey (NNS) of the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) in 2023.
This reflects a slight increase in underweight prevalence among school-aged children from the 2021 DOST-FNRI Expanded National Nutrition Survey (ENNS) at 20.8%.
Underweight prevalence is significantly higher among poor families, with 24.3% from the poor families and 33.3% from the poorest ones, according to the same survey.
Underweight is one of the four broad forms of undernutrition. It is characterized by low weight-for-age in children, or having a weight lower than those of normal children of the same age, and often reflects the current condition resulting from inadequate dietary intake, past episodes of undernutrition, or poor health conditions.
Poverty also increases the risk of an individual being underweight.
In response, the DOST-FNRI developed food technologies like the Enhanced Nutribun, Nutribunnets, and Nutricocokies to help improve the nutritional status of children.
Enhanced Nutribun is one of the government’s science-driven solutions to fill the nutrient gap among school children during the COVID-19 pandemic, when hot meals cannot be served due to health protocols. Presently, this nutritious bread is still included in feeding programs of the Department of Education, Department of Social Welfare and Development, National Nutrition Council and Local Government Units.
Enhanced Nutribun is supplemented with locally-available vegetables and root crops, such as squash, carrots, and sweet potato to improve its nutrient content and taste.
One serving or two pieces of an 80 grams bun contains 500 calories, 17 grams of protein, 6 milligrams of iron, and 244 micrograms of vitamin A.
Enhanced Nutribun was originally formulated to meet the nutritional requirements of children 7 to 9 years old, but it can also be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Nutribunnets, on the other hand, are bite-sized bread buns (4 pieces per pack) made from wheat flour, squash, malunggay flakes, peanuts, and other basic bread ingredients, with each piece weighing approximately 20 grams. This food product addresses vitamin A deficiency and protein inadequacy among children, as well as alleviates taste fatigue.
The Nutricocokies are also bite-sized, protein-rich cookies in a pack made from squash puree, margarine, malunggay flakes, desiccated coconut, sesame seeds, all-purpose flour, and egg. This was developed for children 6 to 9 years old, but is also suitable for people of all ages.
Currently, these products are being distributed through school-based feeding programs to address short-term hunger among school-aged children. This initiative encourages pupils to attend school while also helping improve their nutritional status.
These products are also being adopted by qualified entrepreneurs, groups, and other interested individuals for commercial production and distribution.
The DOST-FNRI encourages interested entrepreneurs to send letters of intent through dostfnri47@fnri.dost.gov.ph. This will be followed by a series of consultative meetings, site visits or ocular inspections, and submission of documentary requirements that will lead to technology transfer training, production and marketing, monitoring and evaluation, and after-transfer support.
Through these efforts, the DOST-FNRI and its partners are committed to deliver research and development products to help combat malnutrition across the country.

𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗙𝗡𝗥𝗜 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗦𝗠𝗘𝘀

Two in 10 or 21.3 percent (%) of Filipino children 5 to 10 years old are underweight, according to the most recent National Nutrition Survey (NNS) of the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) in 2023.

This reflects a slight increase in underweight prevalence among school-aged children from the 2021 DOST-FNRI Expanded National Nutrition Survey (ENNS) at 20.8%.

Underweight prevalence is significantly higher among poor families, with 24.3% from the poor families and 33.3% from the poorest ones, according to the same survey.

Underweight is one of the four broad forms of undernutrition. It is characterized by low weight-for-age in children, or having a weight lower than those of normal children of the same age, and often reflects the current condition resulting from inadequate dietary intake, past episodes of undernutrition, or poor health conditions.

Poverty also increases the risk of an individual being underweight.

In response, the DOST-FNRI developed food technologies like the Enhanced Nutribun, Nutribunnets, and Nutricocokies to help improve the nutritional status of children.

Enhanced Nutribun is one of the government’s science-driven solutions to fill the nutrient gap among school children during the COVID-19 pandemic, when hot meals cannot be served due to health protocols. Presently, this nutritious bread is still included in feeding programs of the Department of Education, Department of Social Welfare and Development, National Nutrition Council and Local Government Units.

Enhanced Nutribun is supplemented with locally-available vegetables and root crops, such as squash, carrots, and sweet potato to improve its nutrient content and taste.

One serving or two pieces of an 80 grams bun contains 500 calories, 17 grams of protein, 6 milligrams of iron, and 244 micrograms of vitamin A.

Enhanced Nutribun was originally formulated to meet the nutritional requirements of children 7 to 9 years old, but it can also be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Nutribunnets, on the other hand, are bite-sized bread buns (4 pieces per pack) made from wheat flour, squash, malunggay flakes, peanuts, and other basic bread ingredients, with each piece weighing approximately 20 grams. This food product addresses vitamin A deficiency and protein inadequacy among children, as well as alleviates taste fatigue.

The Nutricocokies are also bite-sized, protein-rich cookies in a pack made from squash puree, margarine, malunggay flakes, desiccated coconut, sesame seeds, all-purpose flour, and egg. This was developed for children 6 to 9 years old, but is also suitable for people of all ages.

Currently, these products are being distributed through school-based feeding programs to address short-term hunger among school-aged children. This initiative encourages pupils to attend school while also helping improve their nutritional status.

These products are also being adopted by qualified entrepreneurs, groups, and other interested individuals for commercial production and distribution.

The DOST-FNRI encourages interested entrepreneurs to send letters of intent through dostfnri47@fnri.dost.gov.ph. This will be followed by a series of consultative meetings, site visits or ocular inspections, and submission of documentary requirements that will lead to technology transfer training, production and marketing, monitoring and evaluation, and after-transfer support.

Through these efforts, the DOST-FNRI and its partners are committed to deliver research and development products to help combat malnutrition across the country.

26/08/2025

For adults, muscle-strengthening activities done at least twice a week provide additional health benefits.

Let's be active! Every move counts.

26/08/2025

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀: 𝗡𝗡𝗖-𝗡𝗖𝗥 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗚𝗨𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗡𝗔𝗣 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟴

The National Nutrition Council – National Capital Region (NNC-NCR) brought together nutrition action officers and program coordinators from all 17 local government units (LGUs) in NCR for a dynamic regional forum focused on the formulation of the Local Nutrition Action Plan (LNAP) 2026–2028 on August 20, 2025, at the St. Giles Hotel in Makati City.

The forum provided a critical platform for LGUs to align their local plans with the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2023–2028, now at its midterm stage, while equipping them to craft evidence-based, results-oriented nutrition action plans that will guide their initiatives over the next three years.

In her welcome and opening remarks, Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator (RNPC) Milagros Elisa Federizo of NNC-NCR emphasized the importance of strong local planning in addressing the nutrition challenges faced by communities. “The key implementers of the PPAN are the local government units. LGUs need to translate the PPAN as a national policy into concrete programs and projects,” she stated, highlighting the need for comprehensive, responsive, evidence-based, and adequately funded LNAPs. Meanwhile, Regional Director Maria Lourdes Agustin of DILG-NCR also delivered a message of support, underscoring the role of local nutrition action planning as a foundation for building a healthier, better nourished, and more resilient NCR.

To set the context, Nutrition Officer II (NO II) Samantha Claire More, presented the forum’s overview and objectives. This was followed by a presentation from RNPC Federizo on PPAN 2023–2028 and Nutrition Program Management, which outlined the national framework and strategies that LGUs will localize in their respective nutrition action plans.

NO II Barotac discussed policies as the basis for LNAP formulation, while RNPC Federizo elaborated on the processes and tools that LGUs will apply in drafting their LNAPs for 2026-2028. To highlight good practices and innovations in local nutrition planning, Muntinlupa City Nutrition Program Coordinator Lea Faith Macabulos presented the city’s strategies, providing insights that other LGUs can adapt to strengthen their nutrition programs.

Participants also took part in a re-entry planning session, where they outlined initial steps for developing their respective LNAPs. To capture learning outcomes, a post-test was administered following the initial pre-test conducted at the start of the forum. RNPC Federizo discussed the test results and key learnings, ensuring that participants not only deepened their knowledge but were also better equipped to apply the concepts in their local contexts.

The forum concluded with a summary of key action points, participant reflections, and a closing message from Executive Director Maria Elena Navarro of the Grace Family Helper Project and Chair of the Regional Nutrition Shepherding Team.
Through this forum, NNC-NCR strengthened the capacity of Metro Manila LGUs to formulate strategic, responsive, and PPAN-aligned LNAPs for 2026–2028—a step forward in scaling up nutrition programs across the region.

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Written by NO II Samantha Claire More & RNPC Milagros Elisa Federizo

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22/08/2025

Now’s the time to get the kiddos (and the parents) back on a healthy back-to-school sleep schedule. A lack of sleep can have lasting consequences on a child’s mental and physical health. Experts say...

🌛 Infants need 12-16 hours
🌛 Toddlers need 11-14 hours
🌛 Preschoolers need 10-13 hours, including naps
🌛 Grade-schoolers should get 9- 12 hours
🌛 Teens need 8-10 hours.

22/08/2025

The planet is on the boil. 2024 was the hottest year on record.

When heat strikes, the body breaks down:
🌡️ Heatstroke
💧 Dehydration
🧬 Kidney dysfunction
🧠 Neurological disorders

These threaten long-term health & livelihoods.

Protect those most at risk.