Cotabato City. The Bangsamoro Regional Nutrition Committee headed by the Office of Chief Minister and National Nutrition Council BARMM begins the 47th Nutrition Month with a Kick-off Motorcade on July 5, 2021. This year's Nutrition Month campaign aims to emphasize the importance of First 1000 days and raise awareness on issues and concerns, encourage various stakeholders to participate and engage in nutrition related activities.

From the Bangsamoro Government quadrangle, taking the main streets of Cotabato City in a loop, Dr. Sinolinding Jr., the region's Nutrition Head led the 30 car convoy representing various ministries and agencies that comprise the Regional Nutrition Committee. Participants proudly displayed their 47th Nutrition Month shirts, masks, balloon, flags and banners of their respective offices.

Thereafter, formal launching via virtual platform and live Bangsamoro Facebook streaming followed. Supported by his cabinet members and agency heads, BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim called for the importance of securing our future by way of upholding moral governance, improving intellectual capacity, and emboldened nationalism by taking care of our children focusing on the importance of early childhood nutrition and care. "Together, we can end malnutrition. I am calling all sectors in combating Covid 19 and malnutrition, Insha Allah" he said.

The 3-hour virtual program were attended by the regional officials of Bangsamoro Government, Provincial officials, LGU representatives, NAOs, Health workers, Nutritionists, International and local partners including our Barangay Nutrition Scholars.