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Milk tea, which refers to tea with milk added, originates from Taiwan and became popular in the country in the last decade. Its popularity soared significantly, which can be attributed to the vast array of toppings, sinkers, and flavor combinations offered to consumers, as well as its smoother and sweeter taste, which won over the hearts of young Filipinos.
Tea, second only to water in consumed beverages worldwide, is regarded for its well-known health benefits. On the other hand, milk is widely acknowledged as a healthy and nutrient-dense drink due to its high protein content, calcium, and potassium, all of which aid in proper development, body composition, and bone health. Several health advantages have been associated with drinking tea. Adding milk not only smooths out the flavor and gives it a sweet taste, reducing bitterness and astringency, but also increases the beverage's nutritional value.
Read more: Nutri-SIP Facts: Potential Risks & Benefits of Milk Tea consumption
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23 September 2022, Valencia City (CNPC Guia Mae B. Arcojada) - The Valencia City Nutrition and Human Physical Development Division (CNHPDD) headed by CNAO Hazel P. Dondonayos, RND held the City Nutrition Program Coordinator (CNPC) strategic planning calendar year 2023 at Valencia City Library last September 16, 2022. The purpose of this activity is to set overall goals as CNPCs and to develop a plan in preparation for CY 2023.
Overview of the activity was presented by CNAO Hazel P. Dondonayos, RND. CNPC Julie Ann C. Brigoli discussed the review of duties and responsibilities of all CNPCs wherein she further discussed their two major roles: to assist CNAO in coordinating the City Nutrition Programs and in providing technical assistance to BNC; to provide staff support for BNS program in the city. Additionally, proposed reshuffling of barangay assignments was presented.
CNPC Aljhoy Adrigado discussed the MELLPI Pro tool for CNPCs for guidance, while CNPC Rhezel Elarcosa presented the MELLPI consolidation results to encourage other barangays to take on the challenge of monitoring and evaluation. CNPC Beverly Mangubat presented the forms that CNPC use, particularly the action plan and monitoring report forms.
Read more: Valencia City Nutrition Program Coordinator Strategic Planning 2022
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3 October 2022, Cagayan de Oro City – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) X invited the National Nutrition Council (NNC) X during the Local Grants-in-Aid (LGIA) and Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) Mentoring and Coaching Session last 27 September 2022 at Apple Tree Resort and Hotel, Opol, Misamis Oriental.
NNC X through Nutrition Officer III Sheena Marie G. Talle discussed strategies and possible market linkages to further promote the use of DOST technologies for their programs under LGIA and CEST. In particular, the presentation focused on select programs under the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition and potential opportunities where the DOST technologies can be utilized.
In her opening message, Senior Science Research Specialist Engr. Junelyn Louvena B. Ruiz, on behalf of Officer-in-Charge USec. Sancho A. Mabborang, mentioned that the activity will capacitate the DOST personnel and affect confidence in utilizing their available technologies.
The DOST X invited various institutions to enhance the capability of DOST X in the development, implementation and management of LGIA and CEST projects. (Nutrition Officer III Sheena Marie G. Talle / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / 09631091098)
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27 September 2022, Ozamiz City (CNAO Lelita G. Navarez) - With the Technology Licensing Agreement being renewed, the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) and the Local Government of Ozamiz City pushed the reopening of the Ozamiz City Complementary Food Production Facility with two additional complementary food products early this month.
DOST- Provincial Science and Technology Center (PSTC) Misamis Occidental Director Eufresnie Ann Simbajon, together with the four (4) representatives from DOST-FNRI, headed by Senior Science Research Specialist (SSRS I) Ulpiano A. Florida, and three (3) technicians from the equipment suppliers paid a courtesy visit to Ozamiz City Mayor Atty. Henry “Indy” F. Oaminal, Jr. on September 6, 2022. The team expressed their gratitude to Mayor Oaminal for his support to DOST-FNRI’s Malnutrition Reduction Program (MRP) in which Ozamiz City was a recipient in Batch 2 and now continued in Batch 3.
Read more: Ozamiz City Complementary Food Production Facility reopens
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3 October 2022, Cagayan de Oro City – Members of the Northern Mindanao Mentoring Initiative for Nutrition (NorMIN) Regional Shepherding Team convened in a workshop last 30 September 2022 to formulate shepherding plans for the two target shepherding areas, Lanao del Norte Province and Iligan City.
The workshop, which was held at Chali Resort and Conference Center, this city and via Zoom, mobilized the region’s best nutrition champions, composed of awardee local government units (LGUs) and select members of the Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC) agencies. The entire NorMIN RST membership was divided into two to focus on each shepherding LGU.
Read more: NorMIN RST lays shepherding plans for LDN, Iligan City
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Proclamation No. 470, issued by then-President Fidel Ramos on 26 September 1994, annually honors the elderly by declaring the first week of October as the “Elderly Filipino Week”. This nationwide celebration recognizes the elders' significant role and contributions to society while also advocating a higher quality of life for all elderly people through healthy and productive aging.
What do we know about aging? Aging is a natural process of gradual change that begins in early adulthood, between the ages of 18 and 30. Many physical processes begin to deteriorate as a result of these alterations. The age of 65 has been designated as the beginning of old age.
All biological systems undergo physiological changes gradually over time. Life experiences, diseases, hereditary features, and socioeconomic circumstances all have an impact on these alterations.
