The world's population increase and ongoing economic progress are still hampered by hunger and malnutrition. Malnutrition is still a persistent public health issue in the Philippines, according to study results and official statistics. The Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2017–2022 enters its final year in 2022. A fresh cycle of development planning is also anticipated by the incoming new administration. Thus, at the national, regional, and local levels, Nutrition Action Plans for 2023–2028 must be developed in order to stay current with the strategies and actions that need to be taken.

Last October 13 to 14, 2022, NNC9 headed by the Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Ms. Nimfa D. Ekong successfully conducted the 2-day Regional Plan of Action for Nutrition (RPAN) 2023-2028 Formulation Workshop at Alavar Seafood Restaurant, Zamboanga City, and virtually via Google Meet. The activity aims to formulate the Regional Plan of Action for Nutrition (RPAN) 2023-2028 aligned with the PPAN 2023-2028.

The activity highlights the discussion and presentation of the Overview of RPAN Formulation, the PPAN 2023-2028, a Review of RPAN 2017-2022 and updates on the Nutrition Situation, sharing of highlights of accomplishments by agencies, PPAN 2023-2028 Goals and Targets, RPAN Goal and Target Setting, RPAN Strategies and Interventions, Investment Planning, Presentation of Implementation Arrangements, and Monitoring and Evaluation. The activity was participated by not less than 30 RNAHC-RTWG members, representatives from the different LGUs, and NNC9 staff.

PDO I Kimberly M. Tanador, RND