September 6-7, 2022 - The Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) composed of Department of Education (DepEd) and National Nutrition Council (NNC) conducted Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation Protocol (MELLPI Pro) for the Local Nutrition Focal Points of Cotabato Province particularly for Provincial Nutrition Action Officer (PNAO), District Nutrition Program Coordinator (DNPC) and Provincial Outstanding BNS (POBNS).

A validation visit was conducted on September 6 in Brgy. Malibatuan, Arakan, for Ms. Genalyn Fernando as the Provincial Outstanding BNS. She is also one of the contenders for the Regional Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar (ROBNS). The following day, September 7, the team assessed the 2021 performance of the PNAO and DNPC of Cotabato Province, Mr. Ely Nebrija and Ms. Jasmin Regaspi, respectively through desk review and interview session.

The LNFP's strengths and weaknesses were discussed by the RNET during the exit meeting, along with good practices, innovations, concerns, and challenges, as well as recommendations to further improve her duties and functions as a frontline nutrition worker.

The MELLPI Pro aims to strengthen LNFP's key functions in accordance with providing nutrition services in the LGU in order to increase the program's efficacy, efficiency, and sustainability.(DMOII Utlang/NOIII Flores/ RNPC Laquihon)