28 March 2014 – All Provincial Governors, City and Municipal Mayors, Punong Barangays and ARMM Regional Governor are encouraged to support the promotion of the 2012 Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos per Memorandum Circular 2014-25 signed by DILG Secretary Mar Roxas dated February 25, 2014. The support may be in the form of:

• http://old.nnc.gov.ph/plugins/system/jat3/base-themes/default/images/bullet.gif) 20px 7px no-repeat;">issuance of executive order or local resolution for the local adoption of 2012 NGF
• http://old.nnc.gov.ph/plugins/system/jat3/base-themes/default/images/bullet.gif) 20px 7px no-repeat;">incorporating the promotion of the NGF in the local nutrition action plans including budget for its sustained dissemination and promotion and with the involvement of other sectors including academe, NGOs, civil society, the media and communities
• http://old.nnc.gov.ph/plugins/system/jat3/base-themes/default/images/bullet.gif) 20px 7px no-repeat;">conduct orientations or general assemblies
• http://old.nnc.gov.ph/plugins/system/jat3/base-themes/default/images/bullet.gif) 20px 7px no-repeat;">Production and deployment of relevant information, education and communication materials, preferably in the local dialect; and engage the local authorities sector for the production and/or ensuring the availability of nutritious and safe foods.

The new NGF is primary recommendations to promote good health through proper nutrition. The guidelines include food-based and behavior-driven messages and addresses current nutritional and dietary problems. It serves as a tool for nutrition education, promotion of desirable dietary and nutrition habits. As such, the messages have to be promoted nationwide in the country.

Director Rene K. Burdeos, Regional Director of DILG Region 10, on the other hand, instructed all Region X DILG Provincial Directors in his letter dated 5 March 2014 following the directive of Sec. Roxas.