February 8, 2022. South Upi. Mayor Insular means business when it comes to support in Nutrition and Health Programs.  The 1st LGU to employ 2 Nutritionists to focus in improving the nutritional status of under-5 children of the Municipality. He stated “If no experts on nutrition shall teach the people, no one shall understand what nutrition means".

NPC Sinolinding discussed the important role of members of the Municipal Nutrition Committee in resolving issues of malnutrition. In 2016, South Upi ranked First in stunting among the 36 municipalities of Maguindanao. Ms. Chris Ann G. Pangol, the LGU’s Nutritionist and Dietitian shared her thoughts “Nutrition for them is just a common word but does not understand the impact on health and community”. RHU data stand significant improvement on the status of nutrition in 2016 until the present, after 5 years of intensive information. 

Dr. Sinolinding commended the efforts of local government in combating malnutrition and the strong support of the 11 Barangays. As part of their commitment, the barangays increased the honorarium of Barangay Nutrition Scholars.