Nutri Tagaytay

04/03/2026

04/03/2026

🏆 LHEARN HUB PROGRAM EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION!

The LHEARN Hub Program of the City Government of Tagaytay has proudly achieved a remarkable milestone being recognized by the Philippine Councilors League during the prestigious 1st Gawad Galing Lokal na Batas Awards!

This recognition is more than an award it is a powerful affirmation that no LGU will be left behind. Through the transformative power and “transportation” of education, the LHEARN Hub Program continues to elevate local governance, strengthen nutrition systems, and empower communities with sustainable, evidence-based nutrition practices.

This landmark ordinance would not have been possible without the visionary leadership and unwavering commitment of Vice Mayor Agnes Tolentino, Councilor Bianca Pello, and the dedicated Members of the City Council of Tagaytay. Their bold initiative has institutionalized a program that is now setting the standard for excellence in nutrition governance.

The LHEARN Hub Program stands as a beacon of innovation, unity, and shared responsibility proving that when leadership is strong and collaboration is genuine, impactful change becomes inevitable.

🌱 Tagaytay leads. Other LGUs rise. The nation advances.





Photo credit to: Councilor Bianca Pello

02/03/2026

📢 EMERGENCY MEETING CONVENED: STRENGTHENING NUTRITION GOVERNANCE FOR 2026

The City Nutrition Office urgently convened an Emergency Meeting with all Barangay Nutrition Action Officers (BNAO) and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) to strategically align and intensify nutrition efforts for 2026.

Led by City Nutrition Action Officer Engr. Emilma Pello and City Nutrition Program Coordinator Ms. Marietta Dogelio, the meeting served as a decisive platform to solidify plans, sharpen strategies, and ensure full preparedness for the upcoming MELLPI PRO Evaluation Schedules and the comprehensive rollout of Nutrition Month 2026 Plans.

This strong and unified action underscores the City’s unwavering commitment to excellence in nutrition governance, accountability, and service delivery.

Together, we move forward with clarity, urgency, and determination ensuring that every barangay stands ready to uphold the highest standards in nutrition performance and community impact. 💪🍎

27/02/2026

Just in: 🎓 Completion and Certification Rites 2026

The City Government of Tagaytay City – City Nutrition Office proudly recognizes the interns from Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) for successfully completing their internship journey in Tagaytay City.

Your dedication and passion in supporting our local nutrition programs reflect your commitment as future Nutritionists and Dietitians.

Special thanks to our partner barangays Kabagal South, Kaybagal Central, Sungay East, Francisco, Mendez Crossing West, and Maharlika West for supporting the interns’ health and nutrition projects.

Congratulations and best wishes on your bright future! 🌿✨

24/02/2026

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡 | 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗡𝗨𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚
𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The City Nutrition Office successfully convened the 1st City Nutrition Committee (CNC) Meeting for 2026, reaffirming its strong commitment to advancing the local nutrition agenda and sustaining excellence in governance and program implementation.

City Nutrition Action Officer Emilma Pello, together with City Nutrition Program Coordinator Marietta Dogelp, warmly welcomed the members of the City Nutrition Committee. The meeting highlighted strategic directions, priority programs, and key preparations for 2026 anchored on accountability, innovation, and measurable impact.

Key Agenda and Updates:

🔹 Nutrition Program Updates and 2025 Accomplishments
• Breastfeeding Accreditation milestones
• Strengthened implementation of OPT+ and DQC Monitoring
• Intensified WYD Salt Testing and Calibration

🔹 Status of Major Programs
• Ongoing consolidation of OPT+ DQC Monitoring
• Status of Iodized Salt Testing
• Progress of the Breastfeeding Program
• Submission of the CPAN 2026 and 2026–2028 Plans to the Provincial and Regional Offices

🔹 MELLPI Pro Evaluation Preparations
• City MELLPI: April 6–30, 2026 (BNC, BNS, BNAO)
• Regional MELLPI: May 25–27, 2026 (City, CNAO, CNPC, BNS, BNC)

🔹 Nutrition Month 2026 and LHEARN Program Strengthening

Innovations and Institutional Partnerships:

✔️ MOA Signing with SSS for BNS Contributions
✔️ MOA Signing with Olivarez College for TESDA NC II Training of BNS and BNAO
✔️ Launch of the Fresh Coalition
✔️ Finalization of the enhanced “Alagang Tagaytay” Recipe Book Series (5 Books: Pregnant, Lactating, 6–24 Months, 3–5 Years Old, and School Children), prepared for printing and distribution with the assistance of Nutrition and Dietetics interns from Lyceum University

The meeting underscored the City Nutrition Office’s unwavering dedication to evidence-based planning, strengthened partnerships, and innovative strategies that ensure sustainable nutrition outcomes for all sectors.

With clear direction and unified action, the City Nutrition Committee continues to lead with excellence building a healthier, more resilient community for 2026 and beyond.

13/02/2026

Warmest Birthday to our Esteemed Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator, NPC Ms. Malou!

The Tagaytay City Nutrition Office extends its sincerest appreciation and heartfelt greetings as you celebrate another remarkable year. Your exemplary leadership, steadfast dedication, and unwavering commitment to advancing public health nutrition across the region continue to inspire excellence and strengthen the delivery of vital nutrition programs.

Your visionary guidance and tireless service have significantly contributed to the promotion of healthier communities and the overall well-being of the people we serve. May this special occasion be filled with well-deserved recognition, joy, and continued success in all your endeavors.

𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐍𝐏𝐂 𝐌𝐬. 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐮! 🥳🎂🎈

We are grateful for your dedicated leadership and unwavering commitment to improving the public health nutrition in the region. Your entire NNC Calabarzon family greatly appreciates your constant guidance and support. May you be blessed with good health, happiness, and more years of meaningful public service.

𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦,
Your NNC Calabarzon Family 💚🤍

03/02/2026

Goiter Awareness Week 2026: Use Iodized Salt to Prevent Goiter and Other Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDDs)

Goiter Awareness Week was observed every fourth week of January in accordance with Presidential Proclamation No. 1188 (December 11, 2006). The observance aimed to increase public awareness on goiter and other iodine deficiency disorders (IDDs), which remain preventable yet persistent public health concerns in the Philippines.

Iodine deficiency occurred when the body did not receive enough iodine, an essential micronutrient needed for the production of thyroid hormones that regulate metabolism, energy production, and normal growth and development. Goiter was identified as the most common manifestation of iodine deficiency. Other iodine deficiency disorders included poor mental development, congenital and physical deformities such as deaf-mutism and squint (pagkaduling), mental retardation, as well as miscarriage and stillbirth during pregnancy.

Goiter and other IDDs were preventable through the consumption of iodine-rich foods such as fish, seaweeds, other seafood, dairy products, and eggs. However, the most cost-effective and sustainable strategy in preventing IDDs remained the regular use of iodized salt, as promoted in Kumainment #7: Gumamit ng Iodized Salt.

In support of Republic Act No. 8172, also known as the ASIN Law, the City Nutrition Office emphasized the importance of using iodized salt to address micronutrient deficiencies. The law required salt manufacturers to iodize the salt they produced and mandated food establishments to make only iodized salt available to consumers.

In line with the observance, the City Nutrition Office, led by City Nutrition Action Officer Engr. Emilma U. Pello, through CNPC Marietta DG Dogelio, encouraged the public to consume iodine-rich foods, use iodized salt with the Saktong Iodine Sa Asin (SISA) seal, and strengthen Barangay Asin Task Forces to ensure compliance with the ASIN Law.

As part of the advocacy activities, CNPC/IMO Marilyn Sena and Nutrition staff Irene Neulid conducted nutrition education classes and information campaigns in various barangays, including Barangay Maharlika West, Tolentino East, Maitim 2nd East, Barangay Kaybagal Central, Mendez Crossing East and Sungay East to effectively disseminate the benefits of using iodized salt and the health risks associated with iodine deficiency.

Preventing goiter was proven to be simple, affordable, and achievable. Through collective efforts, iodine deficiency disorders could be eliminated, leading to healthier and more productive Filipinos.

29/01/2026

✅ Another Successful Monitoring of ELECTRONIC OPERATION TIMBANG PLUS (EOPT+)!

The City Nutrition Office successfully conducted another round of EOPT+ monitoring across the following barangays:
📍 Barangay Calabuso
📍 Barangay Iruhin Central
📍 Barangay Mendez Crossing West
📍 Barangay Tolentino West

This continuous monitoring ensures the proper implementation of standardized procedures, strengthens the capacity of Barangay Health and Nutrition Workers, and guarantees the accuracy and reliability of nutrition data.

Together, we strengthen accountability, uphold data integrity, and advance nutrition excellence in every barangay.

29/01/2026

𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗬𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗦 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗧 𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗢𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘

In firm adherence to Republic Act No. 8172 (Asin Law of the Philippines), the City Government of Tagaytay, through the City Nutrition Office Assisted by Ms. Maria Victoria Castañeda, together with Barangay Nutrition Scholar Marina Guigillan, and the City Health Office headed by Mr. Dan Sanares, in close coordination with Barangay Tolentino East, conducted a surprise inspection and salt testing activity at the Tagaytay City Public Market.

This decisive initiative ensures that all market vendors are selling properly iodized salt and are observing correct storage practices to preserve iodine quality an essential micronutrient vital to human growth, development, and overall health.

The activity is also aligned with Goiter Awareness and Prevention, reinforcing the City’s proactive commitment to preventing iodine deficiency disorders, including goiter, through strict monitoring and enforcement of national nutrition laws.

Tagaytay City remains steadfast in protecting public health, upholding food quality standards, and advancing sustainable nutrition programs for the well-being of every Tagaytayeño.

27/01/2026

📊 Strengthening Data Accuracy through Continuous Monitoring

The City Nutrition Office remains steadfast in its commitment to data quality through the continuous monitoring of the Electronic Operations Timbang Plus (EOPT+). Mr. Posion and Ms. Casteñeda conducted on-site monitoring at Barangay Mendez Crossing East and Barangay Patutong Malaki North, ensuring the proper implementation of standardized OPT+ procedures.

This initiative reinforces the capacity of Barangay Health and Nutrition Workers by promoting uniform protocols, precision in measurement, and the generation of accurate and reliable nutrition data essential foundations for effective planning and evidence-based interventions.

Together, we strengthen accountability, uphold data integrity, and advance nutrition excellence in every barangay.

20/01/2026

Barangay Guinhawa South Barangayan Learning Initiative

The City Nutrition Office, under the leadership of City Nutrition Action Officer (CNAO) Ms. Emilma U. Pello and City Nutrition Program Coordinator (CNPC) Ms. Marietta D.G. Dogelio, together with the Nutrition Staff, conducted a Barangayan Learning activity aimed at strengthening Barangay Guinhawa South through enhanced knowledge, advanced skills, and active community participation in the implementation of nutrition plans and programs.

This learning engagement equipped members of the Barangay Nutrition Committee (BNC) with a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities in advancing health and nutrition initiatives. It emphasized capacity building through systematic planning, effective implementation, continuous monitoring, and rigorous evaluation of nutrition programs.

The City Nutrition Office remains firmly committed to developing a competent, empowered, and well-equipped Barangay Nutrition Committee one that is capable of delivering responsive, evidence-based, and sustainable nutrition programs and activities for the benefit of the entire community.

Guinhawa South, Tagaytay City - Cavite