July 1, 2022- NNC Region VI in collaboration with the Provincial Nutrition Committee of the Province of Negros Occidental and City of San Carlos kicked-off the 2022 Nutrition Month Celebration with the theme “New Normal na nutrisyon, sama samang gawan ng solusyon!” at Marina Park, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. The activity was attended by mothers with children 0-59 months old, Barangay Nutrition Scholars and other barangay workers, and adjacent municipalities - Don Salvador Benedicto and Calatrava. Hon. Lawrence Marxlen J. de la Cruz, Mayor of Don Salvador Benedicto graced the event together with Provincial Health Officer II /Provincial Nutrition Action Officer Dr. Ernell Tumimbang, Dr. Jessica Fama, DNPC Glonie Suasin, Hon. Jose Villarante, Dr. Arniel Portuguez, CSWDO Cynthia Mirande, and CNPC Rowena Itabag. Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Reginaldo T. Guillen briefly discussed this year’s Nutrition Month focus “new normal na nutrisyon”. Distribution of Mannapack Rice, Mingo, Fresh Milk and Hand Liquid Soap to the attendees was the highlight of the event. NNC RVI will unceasingly promote and advocate for good nutrition in Western Visayas to ensure the nutritional well-being of the people and to contribute to the betterment of our country.

This year’s campaign is guided by the theme “New normal sa nutrisyon, sama-samang gawan ng solusyon!”  The theme was approved by the NNC Technical Committee through an Ad Referendum in March.  The theme calls for solidarity to address malnutrition in the new normal.  It also holds the promise that after this once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, we can recover and build back better through improved nutrition and resilience.