Nutrisyon Diary

25/12/2025

Malipayon nga Pasko 2025
Sa inyo tanan

24/12/2025

🎄✨ Season's Greetings from Iloilo Provincial Health Office ✨🎆

Sa subong nga Paskwa kag Bag-ong Tuig, ginapanumdom namon ang tanan nga mangin:
🚘BiyaHealthy - unahon gid ang safety sa pag-biyahe sa dalan.
🥗 Healthy Handaan - pilion ang masustansya kag balanse nga pagkaon.
🚫🧨Iwas Paputok - likawan ang pag gamit sang delikado nga palupok.

Mangin mas malipayon ang Paskwa kag Bag-ong Tuig kung safe, healthy, kag kumpleto ang pamilya sa sini nga selebrasyon.

𝓜𝓪𝓵𝓲𝓹𝓪𝔂𝓸𝓷 𝓷𝓰𝓪 𝓟𝓪𝓼𝓴𝔀𝓪 𝓴𝓪𝓰 𝓜𝓪𝓲𝓷𝓾𝓼𝔀𝓪𝓰𝓸𝓷 𝓷𝓰𝓪 𝓑𝓪𝓰-𝓸𝓷𝓰 𝓣𝓾𝓲𝓰 𝓜𝓰𝓪 𝓘𝓵𝓸𝓷𝓰𝓰𝓸!

16/12/2025

16/12/2025

3-Day Training on Nutrition Program Management (NPM)
December 15–17, 2025 | Ina Farmers Learning Site and Agri-Farm, Inc., Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo

The Provincial Health Office (PHO), Nutrition Service successfully conducted a three-day Training on Nutrition Program Management (NPM) for Municipal Nutrition Action Officers (MNAOs) on December 15 -17, 2025, at the Ina Farmers Learning Site and Agri-Farm, Inc. in Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo.

The training aimed to strengthen the technical and managerial competencies of MNAOs in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating local nutrition programs aligned with national and provincial nutrition priorities. It served as an avenue to enhance evidence-based decision-making, intersectoral coordination, and effective nutrition governance at the local level.

We were deeply honored to be guided by our esteemed Resource Speakers, Ms. Joy Ritzel Daduya, PMNP, NO III, and Asst. Prof. Czarrinah G. Araneta, whose expertise, passion, and practical insights enriched the learning experience. Their sessions covered key areas of Nutrition Program Management, including situation analysis, planning and budgeting, program implementation strategies, monitoring and evaluation, report preparation, and leadership and governance in nutrition program.

The three-day activity featured interactive lectures, workshops, group discussions, and hands-on exercises that encouraged active participation, and sharing of local experiences among MNAOs.

Overall, the training strengthened the confidence, skills, and commitment of MNAOs to effectively manage and sustain nutrition programs in their respective municipalities. It reaffirmed the vital role of local nutrition workers as frontline leaders in addressing malnutrition and improving the nutritional status of communities across the province.

The PHO, Nutrition Service extends its sincerest appreciation to Ms. Joy Ritzel Daduya and Asst. Prof. Czarrinah G. Araneta for their invaluable service and dedication, and to all participants for their active engagement and commitment to advancing nutrition action.

Together, we move forward with renewed knowledge, strengthened partnerships, and a shared resolve to deliver responsive and impactful nutrition programs for all.

13/12/2025

Kumusta, mga Ka-Nutrisyon? 𝙈𝙖𝙮 𝙂𝙖𝙝𝙪𝙢 𝙨𝙖 𝙉𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙮𝙤𝙣 is here to share information and some nutrition tips for 𝙒𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜.

According to World Health Organization, wasting is the most immediate, visible and life-threatening form of malnutrition, a result from the failure to prevent malnutrition among the most vulnerable children. Children with wasting are too thin and their immune systems are weak, leaving them vulnerable to developmental delays, disease and death.

A healthy pregnancy, good infant and young child feeding practices, adequate, nutritious, and safe consumption of food helps to avoid wasting!

The Republic Act 11148 or the “Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act” strengthens the country’s strategy in addressing malnutrition by ensuring proper health and nutrition interventions during the first 1,000 days of life. Under this law, the Department of Health (DOH) and the National Nutrition Council (NNC) serve as the lead implementing agencies, coordinating national and local efforts to improve maternal, infant, and young child health and nutrition, especially in preventing conditions like wasting.

Stay tuned for the next May Gahum sa Nutrisyon! 🤗💡

🎨SMC by: CMU BSND OJT, Jay Rafael Alabata

09/12/2025

08/12/2025

Happening Today | December 8, 2025

Even though today is a holiday, public service continues. The Payout for Barangay Volunteers is currently ongoing at the Guimbal Covered Gym, Iloilo. This includes our dedicated Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs), Day Care Workers, and BSPOs, together with the support and processing of the Provincial Treasurer’s Office, PHO, PDSWO, and BSPO focal staff.

The payout covers all municipalities in the 1st District of Iloilo.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our Barangay Volunteers for your unwavering dedication and commitment to serving your communities.

We also thank Mayor Janette Garin Colada and the Municipal Officials of Guimbal for allowing the use of the venue today and for their support in making this financial payout possible.

This marks the third batch of the Financial Assistance Distribution.

07/12/2025

05/12/2025

Ikaw naman ang tanungin namin, Mommy!

Alam na natin ang mga dapat kainin gamit ang Pinggang Pinoy, pero paano naman ang mga dapat iwasan?

Madalas, iba-iba ang naririnig natin mula sa iba't ibang tao. Gusto naming malaman kung ano ang sinabi sa IYO.

Ano ang mga pagkain at inumin na pinaka-iniwasan mo (o sinabihang iwasan) habang nagbubuntis?

Mag-comment na at i-share ang iyong karanasan o narinig! 👇

04/12/2025

Who is the NNC Secretariat?

The National Nutrition Council is the highest policy making and coordinating body on nutrition in the Philippines. It was created through Presidential Decree No. 491, also known as the “Nutrition Act of the Philippines”, and it is currently an attached agency to the Department of Health (DOH).

The Council consists of a Governing Board chaired by the DOH Secretary, with representatives from 10 government agencies and 3 private sector organizations duly appointed by the President. The NNC Secretariat, led by Assistant Secretary and Executive Director Azucena Milana-Dayanghirang, serves as the implementing and executive arm of the Governing Board, while an interagency technical committee provides technical support. The role of the NNC Secretariat Executive Director was clearly cited in Section 6 of PD 491 which was furthered by Section 3 of EO 472 issued in 2005 by then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

The Secretariat provides leadership and representation through the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Directors. It includes three technical divisions—the Nutrition Information and Education Division, the Nutrition Policy and Planning Division, and the Nutrition Surveillance Division—along with support divisions for finance and administrative concerns. There are 16 NNC regional offices, led by a Nutrition Program Coordinator, under the direct supervision of the Office of the Executive Director that coordinate and implement the Secretariat's programs and activities across their respective regions.

The NNC Secretariat plays a key role in turning the Governing Board’s policies into impactful actions, empowering stakeholders to address malnutrition, and achieve the country’s nutrition goals.

04/12/2025

LNAP 2025 FORMULATION WORKSHOP
Ina Farmers Learning Site and Agri-Farm, Inc., Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo
December 3 - 5, 2025

The Iloilo Provincial Government, through the Provincial Nutrition Committee (PNC), PHO Nutrition Technical Staff, successfully conducted the Local Nutrition Action Plan (LNAP) 2025 Formulation Workshop, participated in by dedicated Local Government Units (LGUs) across the province.

Led by Dr. Wendel T. Marcelo, Provincial Health Officer II, together with Ms. Leni C. Disin, NDIII and the committed PHO Nutrition staff, the 3-day workshop brought together Municipal Nutrition Action Officers, Municipal Nutrition Coordinators, and key local stakeholders to strengthen Iloilo’s fight against malnutrition.

The LNAP Formulation Workshop aims to equip LGUs with the tools, data, and strategic direction needed to develop a responsive, evidence-based, and gender-sensitive Local Nutrition Action Plan, and through systematic planning aligned with the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition and MoReProGRes framework, LGUs are empowered to design concrete interventions that directly address the nutrition challenges in their communities.

The workshop reinforces the strong commitment of Iloilo Province to eliminate malnutrition among children 0 - 59 months, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to grow, thrive, and live a healthy future.

We thank all participating LGUs for their active involvement and continuous dedication. Together, we build a healthier, stronger, and well-nourished Iloilo.