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Members of the Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) of Metro Manila attended the orientation on February 8, 2023 at the Ramada Hotel, Manila to prepare for the conduct of the Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation or MELLPI Pro for 2023.
A total of 23 RNET members from 16 agencies/organizations attended the orientation. During the session, Nutrition Officer III of the National Nutrition Council – NCR (NNC-NCR), Ms. Emerenciana Francia discussed the guidelines of the MELLPI Pro and the revised tools used to evaluate the Local Nutrition Focal Points (nutrition action officer, city/municipal nutrition program coordinator, barangay nutrition scholar). Development Management Officer II Ms. Theresa Rivas also discussed the tool for the city/municipality.
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Read more: NCR C/DNPC Association to conduct capacity building activities for members
The City/District Nutrition Program Coordinators (C/DNPCs) of Metro Manila Association through its Board of Directors agreed to conduct capacity building activities for its members as part of the activities for 2023 during their first meeting held on February 7, 2023 via Zoom.
The meeting was presided by Association President, Ms. Joann Espiritu and assisted by NNC-NCR Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Milagros Elisa V. Federizo and Development Management Officer II Theresa Rivas. It was attended by 17 C/DNPCs from 15 local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila. There were no representatives from the cities of Marikina and Mandaluyong.
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Goiter Awareness Week is celebrated every 4th week of January under Presidential Proclamation 1188 to promote awareness on the prevention and control of goiter and other Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD). In the country, the use of iodized salt is encouraged to prevent IDDs. The use of iodized salt is considered the simplest and cheapest way to obtain iodine. Thus, proper storage of iodized salt is essential to minimize the loss of iodine and retain its benefit.
Salt is a staple seasoning ingredient commonly used as a food preservative or a flavoring agent. In the Philippines, salt is iodized by virtue of Republic Act 8172 known as the Act Promoting Salt Iodization Nationwide. In RA 8172, all producers or manufacturers of food-grade salt are required to iodize the salt they will produce, manufacture, import, trade, or distribute.
Read more: Store iodized salt properly to prevent iodine loss
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The Regional Nutrition Committee of NCR (RNC-NCR) approved through a resolution the inclusion of the Convenors of the Regional Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Networks of academe, business, civil society, and youth as members of the inter-agency committee. RNC Resolution No. 1 s.2023, “Resolution Expanding the Composition of the Regional Nutrition Committee of NCR to include Convenors of the Regional Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Networks of Academe, Business, Civil Society, and Youth” was unanimously approved during the first meeting of the committee held yesterday, 31 January 2023 at the National Nutrition Council Central Office in Taguig City.
In the meeting presided by the new Chair of the RNC, Regional Director Dr. Aleli Annie Grace P. Sudiacal of Metro Manila Center for Health Development, Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Milagros Elisa V. Federizo shared the background of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement and how the regional SUN networks of academe, business, civil society, and youth were organized. The regional networks through their respective Convenors will be involved in the discussions and decision-making of the RNC as it collectively finds way to improve the nutrition situation in the region.
Read more: RNC-NCR expands its membership to include Regional SUN Networks Convenors
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The Regional and Local Bantay Asin Task Forces (R/LBATF) in NCR had a meeting last Friday, January 20, at Hotel Lucky Chinatown in Binondo, Manila. The task forces met to discuss the Accomplishments in 2022 and plans to improve Salt Iodization Program in 2023. The R/LBATFs work for the strict implementation of the Republic Act 8172 or ASIN Law in the region.
During the meeting, the members of the LBATFs shared the activities they have conducted such as regular meetings, promotion and advocacy, and passage of local ordinance/resolution on Salt Iodization Program (SIP) implementation, among others. In 2022, more LGUs conducted monitoring of iodized salt in food establishments, sari-sari stores, markets, etc. using the WYD machine.
It was shared at the meeting that in support of the SIP, Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto issued City Ordinance No. 54, Series of 2022. In this ordinance, all sari-sari stores earning not more than P250,000 annually will be entitled for a tax-free special permit or business permit if they present their sanitary and health certificates and proof of selling food items with a Sangkap Pinoy Seal, including iodized salt.
Read more: NCR’s Regional and Local Bantay Asin Task Forces hold first meeting for 2023
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Hepatitis is a huge public health concern in the Philippines according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The month of January is observed in the Philippines as Liver Cancer and Hepatitis Awareness and Prevention month. This year’s theme, “Malusog na Atay, Masayang Buhay”, aimed to increase people’s awareness in preventing liver diseases.
According to the WHO, around one in 10 Filipinos have chronic hepatitis B, and six in 1,000 have chronic hepatitis C, but due to a lack of awareness, people may not know that they have it until it is too late. This is an infection that can cause liver inflammation, and if not treated early enough, this may cause liver damage through scarring and cirrhosis, which reduces the liver’s ability to remove toxins from the blood.
