Koronadal City, Philippines –Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) has just concluded the Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI). This annual search aims to assess the efficiency of the local plan implementation, as indicated by the outreach of activities undertaken relative to local nutrition action plan, funds expended as well as the management and support given by the local chief executives and other implementing agencies.

The team headed by NNC XII Nutrition Program Coordinator Arceli M. Latonio, together with the members of Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) from DILG, DSWD, NEDA, DOH, DA and Save the Children, who monitored and evaluated the provinces of Sarangani, Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato and Cotabato province. Sample municipalities and their contenders for the Outstanding Municipality in the region were also visited such as Malungon & Maitum of Sarangani; Norala and Tantangan of South Cotabato; Isulan and President Quirino of Sultan Kudarat; Midsayap, Banisilan, and Pigcawayan of Cotabato Province, and the cities of Tacurong, Kidapawan and General Santos.

After searching the best of all the best among the contenders, the Municipality of Malungon got the highest score for Outstanding Municipality in the Region. Besting other municipalities of Region XII, this is their second year to receive the said award.

NNC XII will likewise recognize the Outstanding Province in the Region, which will be awarded to South Cotabato Province, who once again proved their best in implementing nutrition programs.

Evidently deserving the awards, the LGU’s especially the outstanding implementers on nutrition, represented by their Local Chief Executives (LCE’s), will be recognized to receive the green banner award, certificate and token during the Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony on October 29, 2014.