National Nutrition Council CAR

17/11/2025

🎉𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙎𝙞𝙧 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙧 𝙈𝙖𝙜𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙪𝙖! 🎂

The National Nutrition Council–CAR wishes you a wonderful birthday filled with good health, happiness, and purpose. May the year ahead be as inspiring and fruitful as your unwavering dedication to improving nutrition in the Cordillera.

With warm greetings from your family! 💚

15/11/2025

🎉𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙎𝙞𝙧 𝘼𝙡𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝘿𝙞𝙯𝙤𝙣! 🎂

The National Nutrition Council–CAR wishes you a wonderful birthday filled with good health, happiness, and purpose. May the year ahead be as inspiring and fruitful as your unwavering dedication to improving nutrition in the Cordillera.

With warm greetings from your family! 💚

15/11/2025

🎉𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙈𝙖'𝙖𝙢 𝙍𝙞𝙩𝙖 𝙋𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙮! 🎂

The National Nutrition Council–CAR wishes you a wonderful birthday filled with good health, happiness, and purpose. May the year ahead be as inspiring and fruitful as your unwavering dedication to improving nutrition in the Cordillera.

With warm greetings from your family! 💚

14/11/2025

📣 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐛𝐫𝐚
𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 | 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐥 𝐀𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐮𝐦

The National Nutrition Council–CAR (NNC-CAR) successfully conducted a Nutrition Program Symposium for the Province of Abra on November 13, 2025 at the Capitol Atrium. The activity brought together key nutrition stakeholders including Nutrition Action Officers, Provincial Nutrition Committee members, and the Human Resource for Health (HRH) to strengthen local nutrition initiatives and align with national priorities.

The symposium opened by the Provincial Governor's Representative, Mr. King Blas Jervin Pagtailan with an opening remarks followed by the presentation of the Regional Nutrition Situation of CAR by NNC-CAR RNPC Ms. Bella Basalong, followed by the Nutrition Situation of Abra Province presented by Ms. Glenda Benedito, Provincial Nutrition Coordinator.

Ms. Justine Salacan, PDO I of NNC-CAR, provided an insightful overview of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2023–2028 and the Local Nutrition Action Plan (LNAP) planning process. This was complemented by the sharing of best practices from the MIMAROPA Region, presented by RNPC Ms. Ma. Eileen Blanco, highlighting successful approaches to nutrition program implementation.

A message of support and encouragement was delivered by Dr. Lilibeth B. Martin, Chief of the Provincial Department of Health of Abra.

In the afternoon, Ms. Roselyn Cerio, NO II of NNC-CAR discussed the Electronic Operation Timbang Plus (e-OPT Plus), OPT Plus Data Quality Check, and shared updates on the MELLPI Pro Tool, guiding LGUs toward improved nutrition data quality and monitoring.

The activity concluded with heartfelt closing remarks from Ms. Mary June Algarne, District Nutrition Program Coordinator.

Together, we move forward in building healthier, stronger, and nutrition-resilient communities in Abra. 💚

14/11/2025

𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒚 𝑽𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒕 | 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑵𝒖𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑮𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑨𝒃𝒓𝒂

The NNC-CAR, led by Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator, Ms. Bella M. Basalong, together with NNC-MIMAROPA RNPC Ms. Ma. Eileen Blanco paid a courtesy visit to the Provincial Legal Officer of Abra, Atty. Noreen Bragas.

During the meeting, RNPC Basalong presented the current nutrition situation of the Cordillera region, highlighting key accomplishments and priority concerns. In response, Atty. Bragas expressed her full commitment to reorganizing the Provincial Nutrition Committee (PNC) and strengthening the province’s nutrition program for better and more sustainable nutrition outcomes for the people of Abra.

🤝 This collaboration marks another meaningful step toward a more responsive, informed, and well-coordinated nutrition governance in the province.

14/11/2025

🎉 𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙈𝙖'𝙖𝙢 𝙃𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙖 𝙂𝙖𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙡! 🎂

The National Nutrition Council–CAR wishes you a wonderful birthday filled with good health, happiness, and purpose. May the year ahead be as inspiring and fruitful as your unwavering dedication to improving nutrition in the Cordillera.

With warm greetings from your family! 💚

13/11/2025

🎉 𝙃𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙈𝙖'𝙖𝙢 𝙍𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙣 𝙏𝙖𝙢𝙙𝙤𝙜! 🎂

The National Nutrition Council–CAR wishes you a wonderful birthday filled with good health, happiness, and purpose. May the year ahead be as inspiring and fruitful as your unwavering dedication to improving nutrition in the Cordillera.

With warm greetings from your family! 💚

12/11/2025

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧, 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐨 “𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐲” 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨 🤝

The National Nutrition Council – CAR, led by Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Ms. Bella Basalong, together with RNPC Ms. Ma. Eileen Blanco of NNC MIMAROPA paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Artemio “Billy” Donato, Municipal Mayor of Pidigan, Abra.

During the visit, the Municipality of Pidigan was awarded a Certificate of Recognition for sustaining below 10% stunting prevalence rate a commendable achievement reflecting the municipality’s continuous efforts and commitment to improve child nutrition and health outcomes.

This activity highlights NNC-CAR’s dedication to strengthening partnerships with local government units in sustaining nutrition gains and promoting a healthier, well-nourished Cordillera region.

12/11/2025

🎉 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝑴𝒂'𝒂𝒎 𝑰𝒎𝒆𝒍𝒅𝒂 𝑫𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒚! 🎂

The National Nutrition Council–CAR wishes you a wonderful birthday filled with good health, happiness, and purpose. May the year ahead be as inspiring and fruitful as your unwavering dedication to improving nutrition in the Cordillera.

With warm greetings from your family! 💚

11/11/2025

𝑵𝑼𝑻𝑹𝑰𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝑪𝑳𝑼𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑹 𝑰𝑵 𝑨𝑪𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵 𝑭𝑶𝑹 𝑻𝒀𝑷𝑯𝑶𝑶𝑵 𝑼𝑾𝑨𝑵 𝑬𝑽𝑨𝑪𝑼𝑬𝑬𝑺!

The Regional Nutrition Cluster conducted monitoring at the CDRRMO Evacuation Center and Barangay Dominican-Mirador to ensure the health and nutrition of families displaced by Typhoon Uwan.

The team checked on pregnant and lactating women, providing breastfeeding kits and Ready-to-Eat (RTE) high-protein biscuits to support their nutritional needs during evacuation.

Infants and young children (6–23 months) also received Rice and Monggo with Sesame Infant Cereal, a formulated complementary food, along with high-energy biscuits to help meet their energy and nutrient requirements.

Together, we continue to promote nutrition, care, and compassion for mothers and children—especially in times of emergency and displacement. 💚

11/11/2025

10/11/2025

𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬

According to the 2023 National Nutrition Survey, 11.7% of Filipino older adults suffer from chronic energy deficiency, while 51.5% are overweight or obese, and 17.2% have anemia. These numbers remind us that nutrition and lifestyle play a crucial role in healthy aging.

Older adults are encouraged to:
🥗 Enjoy a variety of foods from each food group
🧂 Limit sugar, saturated fats, and sodium: season with herbs or citrus instead
🍎 Add more fruits and vegetables to meals (pre-cut options work too!)
🐟 Get enough protein from fish, beans, lentils, or fortified soy
💧 Stay hydrated: skip the sugary drinks

Don’t forget: movement matters at any age! 💪
Engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate activity weekly and include strength and balance exercises to keep the body strong and the mind sharp.

Healthy aging isn’t just about adding years to life, it’s about adding life to years.