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13 September 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – After months of virtual and face-to-face monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities, the Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) has concluded this year’s round of M&E despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The RNET tallied a total nine (9) local government units (LGUs) monitored, evaluated, and assisted through the monitoring and functionality tools, and 13 nutrition focal points evaluated. Series of technical assistance were given to LGUs vying for national awards, and regular Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI) for provinces and highly urbanized cities. 2019 performance of LGUs and focal points were evaluated.
Seven (7) RNET members were mobilized for the said activities, with Dr. Arlita Amapola B. Minguez, RNET Chair and CHED representative leading the team. Accompanying Dr. Minguez were: RNET Vice Chair Ms. Telesfora G. Madelo (Department of Health Center for Health Development-Northern Mindanao), Ms. Tricia Marie L. Antivo (National Economic and Development Authority X), Ms. Eva T. Pacturan (Department of Agriculture 10), Engr. Junelyn Lou Vena B. Ruiz (Department of Science and Technology-Misamis Oriental), Ms. Analee T. Sabando (Department of Agrarian Reform), and Ms. Jasper Marie O. Rucat (Philippine Information Agency 10). On the other hand, the National Nutrition Council X through Nutrition Program Coordinator Gladys Mae S. Fernandez and her staff acted as the Secretariat for all M&E activities by coordinating with the LGUs and RNET, preparing for the activities, consolidating of evaluation results, and facilitating post-evaluation activities.
The annual MELLPI and related activities aim to monitor and evaluate the performance of LGUs in securing nutrition for their constituents, vis-à-vis nutrition outcomes, to further improve nutrition policies, and program management towards greater effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability. (NO III Sheena Marie G. Talle)
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08 September 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – The National Nutrition Council Region 10 spearheaded the kick-start of the Northern Mindanao Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement on 7 September 2021, through an orientation via Zoom.
Cabinet Secretary and SUN Adviser for the Philippines Hon. Atty. Karlo Alexei B. Nograles, NNC Deputy Executive Director for Technical Services Ms. Rita D. Papey and Department of Agriculture 10 Regional Executive Director and the Vice Chair of the Regional Nutrition Committee Carlene C. Collado graced the event.
The activity was attended by local partners from the business sector, civil society organizations, and academe, being the SUN Movement members. Present also were the members of the Regional Nutrition Committee, Local Nutrition Focal Points, and media personnel. Attendance totaled to over 95 guests and participants.
During his inspirational message, Cabinet Secretary Nograles recognized the initiatives and potential contributions of the NorMin SUN Movement members, and invited them to join in the fight against hunger and malnutrition, pursuing the Zero Hunger goals of the country.
On the other hand, DED Papey called for collaboration and support from the networks to scale up and protect the nutritionally at-risk and vulnerable, especially the children.
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31 August 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – On 27 August 2021, the National Nutrition Council X conducted a virtual training on Feature Article Writing. The training was held to capacitate NNC X staff; interested nutrition workers from different localities were also invited to join.
The training was facilitated by Mr. Edgardo “Gardee” U. Pacalioga, a member of NNC X’s media network and a freelance writer/editor.
The training focused on how to write a feature article, stressing the difference between writing a news story and a feature article. The key to writing an effective feature article is to focus it on human interest, Mr. Pacalioga said. Creating an emotional connection will draw readers in and keep them engaged in the feature article story.
After the lecture, participants were asked to write and submit a feature article about the importance of breastfeeding in the first 1000 days of life to apply the learnings from the training. Such outputs will be reviewed and critiqued by the facilitator.
The workshop ended with the awarding of a certificate to Mr. Pacalioga as a training facilitator, and a photo opportunity for everyone who attended the said training. (Article by Lorry Jane G. Rumbines, Infographics by Keishe Jan T. Aban)
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6 September 2021, Cagayan de Oro City (CNPC Sherill Faith P Española, CNPC Aprel Fe C. Susaya) – A total of 242 Kagay-anon mothers joined the Hakab sa Oro, a simultaneous latch on to raise awareness on the benefits of breastfeeding, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of Health Center for Health Development - Northern Mindanao (DOH CHD-NM) and Cagayan de Oro City Health Office through City Nutrition Committee (CNC) held the first-ever Hakab sa Oro done virtually last 1 September 2021 via Zoom and Facebook Live.
Breastfeeding mothers were gathered from barangay health centers and at home, made possible through the efforts of the Barangay Nutrition Scholars. The lactating mothers were from the 54 barangays of the city; mothers from other areas such as Opol, Misamis Oriental, and Tubod, Lanao del Norte also took part of the Hakab.
One of the highlights of the event was the discussion on breastfeeding in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic with the invited guest speaker, Assistant Regional Director Ellenietta HMV M. Gamolo of DOH CHD-NM. Dr. Gamolo emphasized, “The virus has not been found in breastmilk and all mothers are advised to continue breastfeeding while practicing good hygiene during breastfeeding.” She also shared some tips for breastfeeding moms who are confirmed or suspected to have COVID-19 to practice the 3Ws: (1) wear a mask, (2) wash hands with soap and water before and after touching the baby, and (3) wipe and disinfect surfaces regularly.
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1 September 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – The National Nutrition Council (NNC) X virtually convened the officers of the regional chapters of Nutrition Action Officers Association of the Philippines, (NAOPA) Inc., District City Nutrition Program Coordinators Assocation of the Philippines (DCNPCAP), Inc. and National Barangay Nutrition Scholars Federation (NaBNS Fed.), Inc. for its second regular meeting for 2021. A total of 30 officers attended from all three associations. This was held last 26 August 2021.
The first part was dedicated for the plenary session. Nutrition Program Coordinator (NPC) Gladys Mae S. Fernandez presented the current efforts of NNC to enable nutrition devolution in light of Executive Order 138. Among her updates was NNC X’s communication letter to appeal to local government units (LGUs) the creation of nutrition offices and plantilla positions for nutrition workers.
Nutrition Officer (NO) III Sheena Marie G. Talle disclosed the winners of the search for Northern Mindanao’s outstanding local nutrition focal points, specifically for the Provincial NAO, City/Municipal NAO, DCNPC and BNS categories.
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When people hear the word malnutrition, what usually pops up in their minds are those who are underweight; but did you know that being malnourished is not only about being underweight? Malnutrition is a complex and multifaceted problem. Currently, the Philippines is suffering from a triple burden of malnutrition in the form of undernutrition (stunting and wasting), micronutrient deficiencies, along with overnutrition (overweight and obesity).
As part of the celebration of the Obesity Prevention Awareness Week, let us now put on the spotlight the problem of overweight and obesity and venture to the other side the triple burden of malnutrition.
The UNICEF, Department of Health (DOH), National Nutrition Council (NNC), and Nutrition Center of the Philippines (NCP) conducted a Landscape Analysis which was released last June 2021. Based on this analysis, overweight and obesity are increasing rapidly among Filipino children, and it increases as Filipino children get older. Further, in 2019 overweight has also tripled in the last 15 years among Filipino adolescents as reported in the results from the Expanded National Nutrition Survey conducted by the Department of Science and Technology - Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI).
