The Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI) Protocol is an annual activity regulated by NNC to monitor and evaluate the performance of local government units (LGUs) in promoting nutrition security vis-à-vis nutrition outcomes and to measure the contribution of the LGUs to the PPAN targets and outcomes.

As an inter-agency activity, the Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) conducted a virtual MELLPI Pro to the City of Oriental Puerto Princesa on 12-13 October 2021 via Zoom Application. The team was comprised of NNC MIMAROPA staff NPC-OIC Ms. Ma. Eileen B. Blanco, Nutrition Officer II Ms. Bianca Estrella and Nutrition Officer I Ms. Nichole Loyola accompanied by representatives from various agencies RNET Chair Mr. Mark Angelo R. Lorenzo and Mr. Jezreel L. Deapera of DOH CHD, Mr. Dennis G. De Ramos of DILG, and Mr. Joel Guevara of DTI. 

All documents were copy furnished to the team members priort to conducting the activity virtually. Before the online activity, NO II Bianca Estrella facilitated the desk review for assessment covering all the dimensions. As for feedbacking and exit conference, NO I Nichole Loyola delivered the findings and recommendations in accordance with the results framed upon the desk review to LGU representatives CNAO Mary Pearl P. Rodriguez and CNPC Rafaelito Delos Santos.

CNAO Rodriguez raised few issues and problems they have encountered throughout online MELLPI. Some of which are scanning and uploading of various nutrition reports and documents, and several documents have not been found as it was two years ago. Regardless, they opt to attend the recommendations suggested by the RNET as it will aid in improving the nutrition situation of their locality.

In support, NNC MIMAROPA and RNET members agreed to extensively assist LGU Puerto Princesa to further strengthen nutrition products, services and delivery systems towards augmented effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability city-wide.

Written by: NO I Nichole Kate S. Loyola