A meeting of the Regional Nutrition Technical Committee (RNTC) / Nutrition Cluster was held June 2, 2020 at MO2 Westown Hotel, Iloilo City. Fifteen participants from different agencies were present. It was presided by Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Nona B. Tad-y of NNC - Region VI.

In view of the implementation of health standards/protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the Region. Wearing of face mask, social distancing, frequent hand washing and use of alcohol/ sanitizer were strictly followed. The agenda discussed are 1.) Suspension of nutrition activities: MELLPI and OBNS Evaluation, 2.) Options in celebrating Nutrition Month 2020, 3.) OPT Plus issues and concerns, 4.) Updates: Nutrition Cluster. The survey of Social Weather Stations from May 4-10, 2020 “SWS: Number of hungry Filipino families nearly doubles due to COVID-19 blow” was also presented. There were exchanges of updates, ideas, suggestions, and recommendations from the participants on issues raised during the meeting.