The Local Nutrition Focal Points' (LNFPs') performance in improving nutrition security in relation to nutritional outcomes is monitored and evaluated by the Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI) Pro. The MELLPI Pro's findings are intended to help policy and decision makers improve nutrition products, services, and delivery systems for greater efficacy, efficiency, and sustainability.

The MELLPI has long been the local government units' primary monitoring and evaluation instrument at the local, regional, and national levels. It gauges the effectiveness of programs in terms of their reach, their use of funds, their expenditure, and their issuance of the policy. For a three-year period, it tracks changes in the nutritional status of preschool and schoolchildren. Additionally, it assesses how well the Barangay Nutrition Scholar manages the nutrition program and keeps track of and refers to undernourished kids at the barangay level.

Last September 6 to 9, 2022, NNC9 led by the RNPC Ms. Nimfa D. Ekong together with RNET Chair and DSWD9 Nutritionist-Dietitian III Ms. Greta F. Martinez, and PDO I Kimberly Tanador conducts the Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation Protocol (MELLPI Pro) Validation Visits to various LGUs in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte to evaluate their respective Local Nutrition Focal Points (LNFPs) as follows:

a.) Piñan of Zamboanga del Norte: MNAO Ms. Arlene Awit & Poblacion BNS Ms. Jona Tagapan,

b.) Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte: MNPC Ms. Mechelle S. Beberino,

c.) Dipolog City: CNAO Ms. Edna P. Galea, CNPC Ms. Lane M. Sorronda & Olingan BNS Ms. Lily L. Nueva, and

d.) Dapitan City: CNPC Ms. Ma. Leizel Cuaresma-Balagapo & Polo BNS Ms. Rosalee D. Bagon.

These validation visits are part of the region's annual monitoring and evaluation activities to determine the outstanding regional LNFPs who excel in the performance of their duties and functions in the Local Nutrition Program Management and Implementation.

PDO I Kimberly Tanador, RND