29 May 2014, Mandaluyong City - The City/District Nutrition Program Coordinators (C/DNPCs) Association of Metro Manila had their Lakbay-Aral (learning visit) in Mandaluyong City. This yearly activity of the Association facilitated by the National Nutrition Council-NCR aims toenhance their knowledge on local nutrition program management and allow them to observe good practices and innovative projects of other local government units (LGUs) which they may apply in their respective areas.  This year, the C/DNPCs decided to visit Mandaluyong City to learn from them being the 2013 Green Banner and Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition (CROWN) Awardee.

The participants were welcomed by City Health Officer Dr. Pecos Camarines on behalf of Mayor Benhur Abalos and City Nutrition Action Officer (CNAO) Mrs. Menchie Abalos who were in Tanauan, Leyte visiting their city’s adopted community affected by Typhoon Yolanda.  The City Nutrition Committee (CNC) highlighted their city’s innovative and sustainable nutrition programs through a video presentation. Councilor Charisse A. Abalos also welcomed the group and discussed their city’s newly passed ordinance called Code of Parental Responsibility (CPR).  

After the opening program, the CNC members guided the participants as they visited the City Nutrition Office to see their documentation practices and the Breastfeeding Station, both located at the City Hall.  The group then proceeded to the Brgy. Mabini J. Rizal and Manpower Development Training Center (MMDTC).