23 June 2022, Cagayan de Oro City – The National Nutrition Council Region X conducted a back-to-back MELLPI Pro Refresher Orientation for Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) members and the local nutrition focal points (LNFPs) from the local government units (LGUs). This was held last 17 June 2022 through video conferencing.

The Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation Protocol (MELLPI Pro) is a mechanism to check LGUs’ and LNFPs’ performance in nutrition program management, and in carrying out their functions as nutrition workers, respectively.

A total of 11 RNET members and 81 LNFPs attended the refresher orientation in an effort to prepare for the series of M&E activities to be conducted in their areas.

NNC X through the leadership of Nutrition Program Coordinator Gladys Mae S. Fernandez apprised the participants on the updated guidelines and tools, as well as the awards mechanism of the MELLPI Pro. The discussions were appreciated by the participants as it would refresh them on the key points of MELLPI Pro and to help them prepare for the evaluation.

More schedules are expected this year as more LGUs and LNFPs are recovering from the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. The NNC X will establish a set of schedules and coordinate with the RNET members, and concerned LGUs and LNFPs to finalize the face-to-face visits. (NO III Sheena Marie G. Talle)