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Malnutrition remains a global threat, particularly in a child’s life. In the Philippines, the government formulated the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2017-2022 to address the pressing problem of malnutrition. It consists of various programs which aim to address the immediate, underlying, and basic causes of malnutrition.
One of the PPAN nutrition-specific programs is the Infant and Youth Child Feeding (IYCF). IYCF program is considered a key area in improving nutrition status and promoting healthy growth and development of children. Its sole goal is to reduce child mortality and morbidity through optimal feeding of infants and young children. Ideal feeding of children, particularly in the first 2 years of life, is critical for optimal nutrition.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that each year, 45% of all child deaths globally were associated with undernutrition, and many of these deaths are related with inappropriate feeding practices during the first year of life.
To improve a child’s survival, WHO and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) issued a global strategy for IYCF. For optimal feeding, the WHO and UNICEF recommended the (1) early breastfeeding initiation or breastfeeding within the first hour of birth; (2) exclusive breastfeeding for the 0-6 months old children; and (3) timely and appropriate complementary feeding at 6 months old up to 2 years old and beyond with continued breastfeeding.
Read more: Sa PPAN, panalo ang bayan!: Infant and Young Child Feeding
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11 April 2022, Cagayan de Oro City - (CNPC Sherill Faith P. Española) – A total of ₱82,000.00 financial assistance was given to the first batch of retiring Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs) from the City Government of Cagayan de Oro in recognition of their invaluable voluntary services to the City. Below is the list of eight (8) BNSs who received the said financial assistance with number of years in service and amount earlier this month:
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No. |
Name |
Barangay |
Years of Service |
Amount (₱) |
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1 |
Beldad, Luzviminda |
Cugman |
22 |
11,000.00 |
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2 |
Bonje, Ariopagita |
Bulua |
15 |
7,500.00 |
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3 |
Buhawe, Efleda |
Bonbon |
19 |
9,500.00 |
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4 |
Eglesia, Luzminda |
Carmen |
15 |
7,500.00 |
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5 |
Flores, Maria Elena |
Patag |
12 |
6,000.00 |
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6 |
Pahunang, Carmelita |
Tablon |
37 |
18,500.00 |
|
7 |
Reconese, Rebecca |
Barangay 1 |
23 |
11,500.00 |
|
8 |
Trangia, Esmeralda |
Carmen |
21 |
10,500.00 |
The release of financial assistance or “Pabaon” for BNSs is supported by City Ordinance No. 14031-2021, Section 11 wherein BNSs are granted financial assistance upon separation from public service of ₱500.00 per year of service to qualified BNSs aged 65 years or above, or ₱500.00 per year of service to qualified BNSs having rendered at least 10 years of continuous service regardless of their age.
Read more: CDO City Gov’t gives ₱82,000.00 financial assistance to retiree BNSs
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12 April 2022, Cagayan de Oro City – In Lanao del Norte Province, the Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program (TK DSP) continues its social preparation efforts. The National Nutrition Council (NNC) X held another session of TK DSP and SMS Reporting System Orientation. Further, initial information about the program expansion for Phase V was disseminated.
Last 7 April 2022, Provincial Nutrition Focal Point (PNFP) Lizelle L. Bete of NNC X conducted the TK DSP and SMS RS Orientation at the Municipality of Balo-i. The Municipal Mayor Hanifa P. Ali, Municipal Nutrition Action Officer Jonaidah S. Pinatara, Development Management Officer IV Alana B. Pala, and other nutrition workers from the RHU, Punong Barangay, and Barangay Kagawad, as well as their BNSs from the program's two (2) recipient barangays, were in attendance.
During the orientation, PNFP Bete gave program updates, overview, objectives, components, priority groups, social preparatory needs, and the responsibilities of local government units (LGUs) and beneficiary barangays during the orientation including the SMS reporting system from receipt of commodities to distribution of goods to the 6-23 months old beneficiaries.
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19 April 2022, Valencia City - (Aron A. Rempohito and Julie Ann C. Brigoli) The City Government of Valencia is preparing for the realization of the Nutripan-Business for Rural Economy and Agriculture Development (Nutripan-BREAD) Project.
The project aims to assist the city government’s program under the City Nutrition Committee (CNC) for the promotion of proper nutrition by establishing a facility for baked goods such as bread, made with fruits and vegetables, that can be available and accessible to the community.
The Nutripan Technical Working Group convened a meeting last 6 April 2022 to finalize the Memorandum of Agreement and budget requirements. It was attended by Mt. Kitanglad Agri Development Corp. (MKADC), together with the Mahintana Foundation Inc., Dole Philippines and LGU Valencia through the CNC representatives.
Atty. Marlowe Selecios, one of the members of the Technical Working Group, gave feedback on the progress of the Memorandum of Agreement.
Once realized, the city will soon have its own Nutripan Bakery, which will be installed at the Farmer’s Market, and a Nutripan Van, a mobile bakeshop which will visit different barangays to serve hot and nutritious breads to the target groups.
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Summer or dry season here, Ka-Nutrisyon! Many look forward to summer to do exciting activities, including basking in the sun, swimming at the beach, and, of course, the feast of delicious thirst-quenching desserts. Summer in the Philippines is truly enjoyable!
Although, technically, the Philippines only has two seasons, rainy and dry, Filipinos usually refer the hot dry season as “summer.” The Amihan season refers to the country’s cool dry season, usually from December up to February, while the Summer or hot dry season is typically starts from March to May.
Parents are preparing for beach getaways as the classes also halt temporarily for a short break. Outdoor activities including flying of Sarangola, bicycle games, scavenger hunt, water balloon fight and many more is indeed the most awaited time of the kids.
Samalamig which means “Coolers” are typically prepared beverages sold on the roadside as refreshments. They can come in various flavors. Starting from Pinoys’ all-time favorite Halo-halo, no one can deny the soothing feeling when the coldness of ice, sugar and varied ingredients travels your throat. Sorbetes or ice cream, Mais con yelo, ice scramble, Sago’t Gulaman, and Buko Pandan are few of the favorite Samalamig everyone can enjoy under the rays of the sun.
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The Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2017-2022, the country’s masterplan in nutrition improvement, is now on its last leg of implementation and will be followed by a successor plan for 2023-2028. The National Nutrition Council (NNC) takes the lead in the formulation of the PPAN.
PPAN 2017-2022 contributes to the attainment of the targets set by the Philippine Development Plan and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Several parts make up the PPAN, which includes targets, directions, and priority actions to address wasting, stunting, micronutrient deficiencies and overweight and obesity.
Results from the National Nutrition Surveys of the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute show favorable figures for stunting in the recent years (33.4% in 2015 to 28.8% in 2019), and fluctuating prevalence for wasting (7.1% in 2015 to 5.8% in 2019) and overweight/obesity (3.9% in 2015 to 2.9% in 2019). To add, international reports indicate that Filipinos rank second among the shortest in the ASEAN region, 9th in the global stunting burden, and 10th in the global wasting burden.
