National Nutrition Council is set for the National Launching of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2017-2022, the country’s blueprint for nutrition actions to improve the nutrition situation in the country, on May 2, in Iloilo City.

The launching activity will be led by the Secretary of Health Paulyn Jean Ubial together with the Asec. Of Health and the Executive Director of NNC Maria-Bernardita T. Flores. Other members of the NNC Governing Board will also be present in the said activity which will be followed by the NNC GB meeting.

PPAN 2017-2022 is an integral part of the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022. It is a results-based plan with 11 programs and 41 projects to be implemented by member agencies of the National Nutrition Council.

Governor Arthur Defensor Sr. will receive the symbolic turn-over of programs and projects under PPAN 2017-2022 in behalf of the Province of Iloilo. Other members of the Provincial Nutrition Committee of Iloilo will also witness the event.

After the program, there will be an exhibit showcasing the different services that are expected to be given to the Filipino people under the PPAN 2017-2022.

Media groups organized by National Nutrition Council from different regions all over the Philippines were also invited to the said event.