Caloocan City Nutrition Committee

02/12/2025

𝗡𝗨𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪

November 25, 2025 | isinagawa ng Nutrition Section ng Caloocan Health Department ang Nutrition Program Implementation Review na naglalayong masuri, mailahad, at mapalakas ang pagpapatupad ng mga programa sa nutrisyon para sa unang hanggang ikaapat na quarter ng kasalukuyang taon.

Sa naturang pagpupulong, isa-isang nagpresenta ang bawat Nutritionist-Dietitian mula sa iba’t ibang cluster upang ibahagi ang kanilang mga naging accomplishment, progreso, at mga hamon na naranasan sa pagpapatupad ng mga programang pangnutrisyon. Ipinakita nila ang mga datos, inilatag ang naging resulta ng kanilang mga inisyatiba, at tinalakay kung paano nito natulungan ang kani-kanilang komunidad.

Nagbahagi rin ng mahahalagang puna, rekomendasyon, at obserbasyon sina CNPC Rossana Jacinto, DNPC Christine Angela Guamos-Cernero, DNPC Marites Fernando, at DNPC Miles Bejer upang higit pang mapabuti ang implementasyon ng programa sa mga susunod na buwan.

01/12/2025

𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗡 𝗡𝗨𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗦

November 17-21, 2025 | Nagsagawa ng 5-Day training on Nutrition in Emergencies ang Caloocan City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department at Caloocan Health Department sa pangunguna ng piling Nutritionist-Dietitians na ginanap sa Subic Bay Travelers Hotel, Zambales.

Ang training ay dinaluhan ng mga health workers kabilang ang mga Health Center Physicians, Nutritionist-Dietitians, Medical Technologists at Barangay Nutrition Scholars na kung saan ang kanilang mga hawak na Baranggay ay madalas na naapektuhan ng kalamidad kagaya ng bagyo. Sa limang araw, iba't-ibang paksa ang tinalakay kabilang ang Disaster Risk Reduction and Management and Cluster Approach, Introduction to Nutrition in Emergencies at Disaster Risk Reduction - Health - Nutrition in Emergencies (DRMM-H-NiE). Bukod dito, nagkaroon din ng role playing na kung saan ipinakita ng mga trainees ang mga hakbang at dapat gawin sa oras na dumating ang kalamidad.

28/11/2025

𝗢𝗠𝗚! 𝗕𝗧𝗦 💜💜💜

Mas kikiligin, kung BTS ay susundin. YASSS KWEEN!

B-alanse
T-ama
S-apat

Wala ni isang pagkain ang makapag bibigay ng sustansyang kinakailangan ng ating katawan kung kayat ugaling kumain ng iba’t-ibang uri ng pagkain.

26/11/2025

Nurture stories that nourish lives! Highlight “Sama-sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat” in a meaningful 5–10 minute vlog—whether it’s about daily habits, local heroes, or community solutions. Let your creativity lead the way. 💚

1. The vlogging contest is free of charge. No entry fee shall be collected from the contestants. Contestants must be residents of Caloocan.
2. All submitted work must be original work and between 5-10 minutes in length, including credits. The selection committee will accept one entry per participant only.
3. The entry must focus on the theme “Sama-sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat”. The vlog entry must highlight at least one or a combination of the following aspects:
- People
- Food
- Lifestyle of adolescents
- Community initiative
4. The vlog must be in landscape orientation and in the highest quality possible. 1080p (1920 x 1080).
5. The content’s language must be appropriate for audiences of all ages. Entries containing foul and offensive language will be automatically disqualified.
6. When using images, sounds, or music in the entry, references and other related sources used in the video must be duly cited.
7. The only compensation for submitting a video is the opportunity to be awarded a prize if the entry wins or is nominated. Nominated vlogs are entries that made it to the list of the selection committee. Only nominated vlog entries have the chance to win the major prizes. Nominated vlogs will be posted in the official page of CCYDO. Nominated vloggers will be notified through the contact details they provided in their vlog entry.
8. Intellectual property ownership of the vlog remains to the participants, with the following exceptions:
a. The participants grant the CCYDO the right to use, reproduce, reprint, distribute,
perform, and/or display the participant’s project without further recompense or
notification to the participant;
b. The CCYDO maintains the right to reproduce, reprint, distribute, perform, display,
and/or exhibit the project for advertising, publicity, and promotional purposes on their and their partner’s social media platforms, website, at conferences, or at any
other venues; and
c. Participants agree to be bound by the official contest rules and decisions of the
judges and selection committee.

Entries must be submitted to ccyouthdevelopmentoffice@gmail.com. Deadline of submission is on December 15, 2025.

PRIZES:
Best Vlog: P37,500
1st Place: P25,000
2nd Place: P18,750
*Prizes are subject to tax*

Winners will be announced in the CCYDO official page on December 29, 2025.

Nurture stories that nourish lives! Highlight “Sama-sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat” in a meaningful 5–10 minute vlog—whether it’s about daily habits, local heroes, or community solutions. Let your creativity lead the way. 💚

1. The vlogging contest is free of charge. No entry fee shall be collected from the contestants. Contestants must be 15-30yrs old and residents of Caloocan.
2. All submitted work must be original work and between 5-10 minutes in length, including credits. The selection committee will accept one entry per participant only.
3. The entry must focus on the theme “Sama-sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat”. The vlog entry must highlight at least one or a combination of the following aspects:
- People
- Food
- Lifestyle of adolescents
- Community initiative
4. The vlog must be in landscape orientation and in the highest quality possible. 1080p (1920 x 1080).
5. The content’s language must be appropriate for audiences of all ages. Entries containing foul and offensive language will be automatically disqualified.
6. When using images, sounds, or music in the entry, references and other related sources used in the video must be duly cited.
7. The only compensation for submitting a video is the opportunity to be awarded a prize if the entry wins or is nominated. Nominated vlogs are entries that made it to the list of the selection committee. Only nominated vlog entries have the chance to win the major prizes. Nominated vlogs will be posted in the official page of CCYDO. Nominated vloggers will be notified through the contact details they provided in their vlog entry.
8. Intellectual property ownership of the vlog remains to the participants, with the following exceptions:
a. The participants grant the CCYDO the right to use, reproduce, reprint, distribute,
perform, and/or display the participant’s project without further recompense or
notification to the participant;
b. The CCYDO maintains the right to reproduce, reprint, distribute, perform, display,
and/or exhibit the project for advertising, publicity, and promotional purposes on their and their partner’s social media platforms, website, at conferences, or at any
other venues; and
c. Participants agree to be bound by the official contest rules and decisions of the
judges and selection committee.

Entries must be submitted to ccyouthdevelopmentoffice@gmail.com. Deadline of submission is on December 15, 2025.

PRIZES:
Best Vlog: P37,500
1st Place: P25,000
2nd Place: P18,750
*Prizes are subject to tax*

Winners will be announced in the CCYDO official page on December 29, 2025.

25/11/2025

𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗡❜𝗦 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

Tuwing Nobyembre ay ipinagdiriwang ang Children's Month.
Isa sa karapatan ng mga bata ay magkaroon ng sapat na pagkain, malusog at aktibong katawan. Paano ba natin ito makakamit?

24/11/2025

𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗡𝗨𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗧

Patuloy ang pagsusumikap ng ating lungsod upang maitaas ang antas ng nutrisyon sa ating siyudad. Isa sa hakbang ay ang pagsasagawa ng monitoring visit upang masuri ang implementasyon ng mga nutrition activities at programs ng iba’t-ibang ahensya. Naglalayon din itong makapagbigay ng technical assistance upang mas mapaigting ang implementasyon at makapagbigay ng maayos na serbisyo.

14/11/2025

𝗡𝗨𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗡 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗘𝗦: 𝗧𝗬𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗡 𝗨𝗪𝗔𝗡

Bagamat kinabahan sa bagyong uwan,
pagtugon sa sakuna ay hindi nag alinlangan.
Nutrition workers on the go, tunay na maasahan.

07/11/2025

𝗖/𝗗𝗡𝗣𝗖𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟯𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: “𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟯𝟲𝟬° – 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘀” ✨

The 38th Annual City/District Nutrition Program Coordinators (C/DNPC) Regional Conference brought together 155 nutritionist-dietitians from across Metro Manila on October 28, 2025, at the Taguig Convention Center. With the theme “𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟯𝟲𝟬°: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘀,” the event highlighted the importance of looking at nutrition from all angles—grounded in science 🧪, guided by experience 💡, and strengthened by collaboration🤝.

Opening the event, C/DNPC Metro Manila Association President Ms. Trizia Bonina-Gallevo and Conference Chair Ms. Mary Joy Pereña reminded participants that unity and continuous learning remain the heart of effective local nutrition governance.

Ms. Milagros Elisa V. Federizo, Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator of NNC-NCR, revisited the association’s beginnings, milestones, and shared hopes for the years ahead. She emphasized how the group’s steady commitment and cooperation have shaped a strong network of nutrition leaders. 🌟

Representing Taguig City Mayor Maria Laarni “Lani” L. Cayetano, Councilor Rodil “Tikboy” Marcelino, Chair of the Committee on Health, delivered a message that resonated deeply with the participants: “𝘈𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘢 𝘴𝘶𝘬𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘨𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘴𝘢 𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘬𝘪𝘵𝘢 𝘴𝘢 𝘣𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘵 𝘣𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘰𝘨 𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘴𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘬𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘯𝘢 𝘱𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘢 𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘢-𝘴𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘬𝘢𝘱.” 👏

The event also paid tribute to retired and retiring C/DNPCs whose years of service have contributed greatly to improving nutrition in their localities. 💐

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 📚💬🌟
The conference featured six learning sessions that captured the theme’s full circle approach to nutrition:
• 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟯𝟲𝟬°: 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘀 – RNPC Milagros Elisa V. Federizo, RND, MPH
• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀: 𝗢𝗯𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 – Mr. Joemarc Dela Cruz, RND
• 𝗡𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽: 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 – Dr. Celeste C. Tanchoco, RND, MSPH, DrPH
• 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗠𝗜𝗦 – Ms. Jasmine Anne DF. Tandingan, RND
• 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱: 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – Ms. Camille Anne P. Brutas, RND
• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 – Ms. Janelle M. Villamor, MAPsych, MSHM-TM

Each session invited participants to reflect, exchange insights, and see how local nutrition programs can adapt to emerging needs—whether through better data, leadership, or community partnerships.

𝗔 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 🤝💚
The conference concluded with a collective call to action for all C/DNPCs of Metro Manila to embody the spirit of Nutrition 360° in their work.

Through the C/DNPC pledge, participants reaffirmed their commitment to:
𝗖 – Commit to making nutrition a top priority in every local development agenda.
𝗗 – Develop stronger systems for data collection, reporting, and accountability.
𝗡 – Nurture empowered communities and partnerships with families, schools, and organizations.
𝗣 – Promote public–private collaboration for nutrition improvement.
𝗖 – Continue building capacities and sharing best practices for lasting impact.

United in their mission, the C/DNPCs ended the day with one clear message:
“𝑻𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓, 𝒍𝒆𝒕’𝒔 𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒏𝒖𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝒊𝒏 𝑴𝒆𝒕𝒓𝒐 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒍𝒂.”



Written by NO II Jesse Lauren Barotac and NPC Milagros Elisa Federizo

01/11/2025

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗡 🎃🎃🎃

Ever wonder why Pumpkin is associated with Halloween?
Pumpkins are used for Halloween as a symbol of protection and is believed to ward off evil spirits. But did you know that Pumpkins have many nutritional benefits in our body?

30/10/2025

𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗔𝗖𝗨𝗧𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗡𝗨𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 (𝗣𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗠)

October 22-24, 2025 | Nagsagawa ng 3-Day training on Philippine Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition o PIMAM ang Caloocan Health Department sa pangunguna ng Nutrition Section. Kabilang sa mga participants ay mga bagong Health Care Workers katulad ng mga Health Center Physicians, Nutritionist-Dietitians at piling mga Barangay Nutrition Scholars. Naglalayon ang training na maturuan at sanayin na matukoy, ma-refer, mabigyan ng tamang nutrition interventions ang mga batang Moderately Acute Malnourished (MAM) at Severely Acute Malnourished (SAM).

28/10/2025

𝗣𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗔 𝗦𝗔 𝗡𝗨𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗬𝗢𝗡

Matagumpay na isinagawa ang Pabasa sa Nutrisyon para sa mga nanay ng mga batang edad 0–23 buwan, mga buntis, at mga magulang na may anak na underweight. Pinangunahan ito ng Nutrition Workers katuwang ang iba pang staff ng Health Centers sa lungsod.

21/10/2025

𝗡𝗖𝗥 𝗥𝗡𝗦𝗧 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆

The Regional Nutrition Shepherding Team (RNST) of the National Capital Region visited Caloocan City and Quezon City on October 13, 2025, to assess the progress of their local nutrition program implementation and provide technical guidance following the results of the 2025 Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation Protocol (MELLPI Pro).

In Caloocan City, the visit brought together members of the City Nutrition Committee (CNC) and the RNST, led by Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Milagros Elisa Federizo of the National Nutrition Council – NCR (NNC-NCR) and RNST Chair Ms. Marlene Navarro of the Grace Family Helper Project, together with Ms. Soccoro Alma Gammad (ANAO-NCR), Ms. Fabiola Allysa Bringas (NFP), Nutrition Officers II Samantha Claire More and Jesse Lauren Barotac (NNC-NCR), and Ms. Maricor Dayandante (DILG-NCR).
The team reviewed Caloocan City’s 2025 MELLPI Pro results, tracked actions taken on previous recommendations, and discussed updates on their City Nutrition Action Plan (CNAP). The members of the City Nutrition Committee (CNC) and the RNST discussed ways to sustain progress and further improve their local nutrition program management.

In Quezon City, the RNST met with OIC City Health Officer Dr. Ramona Asuncion DG. Abarquez and the City Nutrition Secretariat, led by CNAO Dr. Olive Esquivas and CNPC Jai Sideco, to review the progress of their CNAP implementation and explore ways to further strengthen it. As a Green Banner Seal of Compliance Awardee, Quezon City aims to sustain its exemplary performance in nutrition program management while seeking continuous improvement in service delivery.

The Shepherding Project supports local government units (LGUs) in enhancing the management and delivery of nutrition programs toward improved nutrition outcomes. Since 2020, the NCR Regional Nutrition Committee has identified Manila, Pasay, Caloocan, and Quezon City as priority areas under this initiative.

Caloocan City Nutrition Committee
Quezon City Nutrition Committee

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