Provincial Nutrition Office - Batanes

07/11/2025

“Barangay Health Worker’s at PuroKalusugan: Sama-samang Hakbang Tungo sa Malusog na Pamayanan”

Today, our dedicated Barangay Health Worker Municipal Presidents from the six municipalities of Batanes proudly joined the “BHWs at PuroKalusugan” event together with BHW presidents from across Region II.

It was a long process, but their participation marks a meaningful step toward strengthening community health leadership. Symbolizing their continued commitment to a healthier and more united Batanes.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Provincial Government of Batanes for making their attendance possible through generous support and donation. 💚

03/11/2025

Alam n’yo ba kung bakit tinatawag na “golden window of opportunity” ang unang 1,000 araw ni baby?

Ito ay ang panahon mula sa pagbubuntis hanggang sa ikalawang kaarawan ng isang bata kung saan nabubuo ang pundasyon ng kanyang kalusugan, pag-iisip, at kakayahang matuto habang buhay. Dito nagsisimula ang lahat ng maaaring maging siya sa hinaharap.

Iyan ang dahilan kung bakit maraming eksperto ang tumatawag dito na:
🌱 formative period
🌱 critical period for growth and development
🌱 golden window for health interventions

Sa bawat araw sa panahon na ito, may pagkakataon ang mga magulang na maibigay ang tamang nutrisyon, alaga, at pagmamahal na kailangan ni baby upang lumaki sila ng malusog at matatag. Sa ganitong paraan, maiiwasan ang madalas na pagkakasakit ng bata at magiging tama ang kanilang paglaki.

Sa Pilipinas, ito rin ay itinuturing na pambansang prayoridad sa ilalim ng Republic Act No. 11148 o ang “Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act.” Layunin ng batas na tiyaking may sapat na suporta at serbisyo mula sa pamahalaan para sa mga ina at batang nasa unang 1000 araw ng buhay.

Ang bawat araw ay may ambag sa kinabukasan. Kaya’t kalusugan at nutrisyon ni baby, simulan sa first 1,000 days!

Follow First 1000 Days PH para sa mga kaalamang makatutulong sa tamang pag-aalaga sa unang 1,000 araw ni baby.

Alam n’yo ba kung bakit tinatawag na “golden window of opportunity” ang unang 1,000 araw ni baby?

Ito ay ang panahon mula sa pagbubuntis hanggang sa ikalawang kaarawan ng isang bata kung saan nabubuo ang pundasyon ng kanyang kalusugan, pag-iisip, at kakayahang matuto habang buhay. Dito nagsisimula ang lahat ng maaaring maging siya sa hinaharap.

Iyan ang dahilan kung bakit maraming eksperto ang tumatawag dito na:
🌱 formative period
🌱 critical period for growth and development
🌱 golden window for health interventions

Sa bawat araw sa panahon na ito, may pagkakataon ang mga magulang na maibigay ang tamang nutrisyon, alaga, at pagmamahal na kailangan ni baby upang lumaki sila ng malusog at matatag. Sa ganitong paraan, maiiwasan ang madalas na pagkakasakit ng bata at magiging tama ang kanilang paglaki.

Sa Pilipinas, ito rin ay itinuturing na pambansang prayoridad sa ilalim ng Republic Act No. 11148 o ang “Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act.” Layunin ng batas na tiyaking may sapat na suporta at serbisyo mula sa pamahalaan para sa mga ina at batang nasa unang 1000 araw ng buhay.

Ang bawat araw ay may ambag sa kinabukasan. Kaya’t kalusugan at nutrisyon ni baby, simulan sa first 1,000 days!

Follow First 1000 Days PH para sa mga kaalamang makatutulong sa tamang pag-aalaga sa unang 1,000 araw ni baby.

03/11/2025

Honorable Ciriaco B. Gato Jr, Representative Lone District of Batanes Province and Chairperson, House Committee on Health, emphasized the importance of ensuring nutrition programs in the respective locality.

He also reminded fellow public servants to start treating nutrition PPAs as long term investment rather than a temporary solutions to every problem.

"But nutrition does not change in a day. That is why Republic Act No. 11148 or “the First 1,000 Days Law” is so important. It reminds us that nutrition must be continuous, consistent, and community-driven.

True nutrition work is not glamorous. It’s slow and sustained like the daily
effort of our Barangay Nutrition Scholars, health workers, and Local Nutrition Focal Points who are in the field every single day.

They deserve more attention than those one-day spectacles. So yes, feeding programs fill a gap. But they will never be enough if the root causes remain unaddressed – poverty, lack of access to affordable healthy food, unstable incomes, and poor diet education," he stressed.

He also ensure the Local Nutrition Focal Points and committees present during the awarding ceremony that they are doing their work in Congress, they continue to push for laws that align with nutrition principles, to strengthen the Barangay Nutrition Program, ensure fair compensation and benefits for respective Nutrition Scholars and Health Workers, regulate trans fats, and support agricultural development for food security.

Laslty, he challenged every LNCs and LNFPs present during the awarding ceremony to ensure that every locality will implement nutrition PPAs for their constituents.

"Let this celebration also be a challenge to all of us to push harder, to think
bigger, and to demand more lasting solutions. Because you deserve a system that works as hard as you do," he concluded.

30/10/2025

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29/10/2025

Hon. Ciriaco B. Gato of Batanes Province was cordially welcomed by the National Nutrition Council Region II headed by RNPC Maria Gisela Lonzaga, and was joined by RTANs Mr. Gerome Taguiam of DOH and Mr. Edwardson Tad-o of DSWD.

Cong. Gato, one of the nutrition champions in the region, is set to deliver his message as the keynote speaker of the 2025 RNAC which will be held on Oct. 30, 2025 in Tuguegarao City.

Maddulo Kamu, Cong. Gato! 💚💚

29/10/2025

📢📢📢📢📢 ₱30,000 awaits you and a healthier you! 💪✨

27/10/2025

Our journey to a healthier, happier you has begun!

We already have 51 participants registered in the portal, and more are being added through walk-ins

“A Journey to a Healthier You”!

Here are some of the inspiring health goals and reasons why our participants joined the competition.

For those who have not yet completed their physical weigh-in or initial assessment at the PHO or your respective RHUs, you may visit us anytime on weekdays until October 31.

Good luck!!! let’s get healthy and win ₱30,000! 🏆💚

21/10/2025

🌿 A Journey to a Healthier You! 🌿

We encourage everyone to join the “Journey to a Healthier You” program a wellness initiative promoting healthy living and sustainable weight management! 💪✨

📅 Registration, weigh-in, and assessment are still ongoing until October 31, 2025.

🩺 A medical assessment is required to determine eligibility for participation.

📍 Where to go:
• Provincial Health Office – for initial weigh-in, photo, assessment, and waiver signing.
• Rural Health Units (RHUs) – for participants in other municipalities.

✅ Register now through our portal so we can reach you easily through your registered mobile number for updates and announcements.

Let’s take this step together toward better health and a happier you! 🌱💚