Region VIII

Details: Category: Region 8; Published: 07 March 2022

PALO, Leyte - Malnutrition remains a public health problem across the globe. Based on the FNRI-DOST ENNS 2019 Results, FILIPINOS are the 2nd shortest in the ASEAN Region; Philippines is 9th in the highest number of stunted children and 10th in the highest number of wasted children globally.

Food insecurity as affected by poverty and high market prices, low coverage of routine immunization for vaccine-preventable diseases, physical inactivity, insufficient quantity and quality of food given to young children aged 6-23 months old, general increase in consumption of processed and animal-source foods, and low rates of exclusive breastfeeding until 6 months due to aggressive marketing of infant formula milk and lack of parent’s nutrition knowledge are some of the underlying causes of malnutrition in the Philippines.

In order to address the different forms of malnutrition, we have the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN 2017-2022) which is built on three pillars/major programs, namely: nutrition-specific programs, nutrition-sensitive programs, and enabling programs. PPAN 2017-2022 aims to reduce the wasting and stunting among children under five (5) years old, reduce micronutrient deficiencies and improved situation in overweight and obesity.

Details: Category: Region 8; Published: 21 February 2022

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PALO, Leyte - The municipality of Mondragon in Northern Samar through its Municipal Nutrition Core Planning team attend training on Nutrition and Health Leadership (NutriHeaL for the First 1000 Days under Municipal Nutrition and Governance Program (MNGP). This MNGP training is the last batch to be conducted by the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF).

In close coordination with the Department of Health and National Nutrition Council, ZFF takes the lead in nutrition leadership and governance. The project is being supported by UNICEF and KOICA.

Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Dr. Catalino P. Dotollo, Jr. sets the tone of the training with his warm opening message. He emphasizes good nutrition particularly in the First 1000 Days in the life of a child is important and as such needs leadership and good governance.

Details: Category: Region 8; Published: 11 February 2022

MAASIN CITY - NNC8 headed by Dr.Catalino P. Do Maasin City meeting tollo Jr. together with his staff PNFP Limbagan attended the 1st City Nutrition Committee (CNC) Meeting of Maasin City.

Officers and Representatives from DILG, City Health Office (CHU 1 & 3), PDOHO, CDRRMO, Office of the City Agriculture(OCAG), City Budget Office, DepEd, CPDO, CSWDO, Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS), Maasin BNS President, SJC and PIA attended the meeting.

Agenda of the meeting: (1) Re-organization of City Nutrition Committee for yr.2022; (2) Presentation of Budget 2022; (3) Updates on Nutritional Status of Pre-Schoolers and School Children; (4) Accomplishment Report of each member agency; (5) Awards and Recognition; (6) Reorientation and Nutrition Program Updates by RNPC Dotollo.

Details: Category: Region 8; Published: 16 February 2022

RNAC PALO, Leyte - For the past years, the National Nutrition Council (NNC) has never failed to recognize efforts of the nutrition workers across the country. More importantly in this difficult times, where the Covid-19 pandemic has compromised and deteriorated the nutrition of the most vulnerable, demanding more attention and effort from our hardworking nutrition workers for continued services on the ground.

For the second time since the start of the global health crisis, the NNC Eastern Visayas has successfully conducted the Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony under the new normal, recognizing top-performing Local Government Units and nutrition focal points in the region.

The annual ceremony was held at Hotel Alejandro in Tacloban City on December 29, 2021.

Present during the activity were members of the Regional Nutrition Evaluation Committee (RNET), recipient LGUs and nutrition focal points, and the NNC regional office staff.

For 2021, the Green Banner Seal of Compliance were awarded to the towns of Hinunangan, Padre Burgos, St. Bernard, Barugo, Hilongos, Baybay City, Isabel, Mayorga, La Paz, Hindang, and Capoocan.

Awarded as the City Outstanding Brgy. Nutrition Scholars were Ms. Riza C. Garcia of Tacloban City, Ms. Elvira Ruloma of Calbayog City, and Ms. Rositaa Acsibar of Maasin City.

In the provincial level, awarded as the most outstanding BNS are Ms. Lydia C. Nunez of Samar and Ms. Angielita A. Relente of Leyte.

Honored as the Regional Outstanding BNS was Ms. Rosita S. Acsibar, Regional Local Nutrition Program Coordinator of the Year was given to Michelle Marie O. Siega also from Maasin City, while the Regional Local Nutrition Action Officer of the was awarded to MNAO Edward F. Lora.

Details: Category: Region 8; Published: 28 January 2022

PALO, HIMSOG photo Leyte - While nutriskwela radio stations in Eastern Visayas did not bagged in various categories of awards during the 5th Nutriskwela National Conference because of COVID 19 pandemic, two of them got the top post in the recently concluded election of Board of Trustees.

Station Manager Marvin Morallos of Radyo Kabulig in San Policarpo, Eastern Samar was voted Chairperson of the Nutriskwela Radio Broadcasters Association (NRBA). Likewise, Station Manager Dr. Rothelia Maria Ugsad of Radyo Kausbawan stationed at Palompon Institute of Technology (PIT), Palompon, Leyte was also voted as the NRBA’s Public Information Officer. Both are voted from among the Board of Trustees.

Details: Category: Region 8; Published: 11 February 2022

PALO, Leyte - The hear Phil. Heart Month t is a very important organ of the body. Its main function is to facilitate the circulation of blood to all the organ systems and tissues. The blood is a medium by which nutrients, waste materials, and other substances such as hormones travel, like interconnected super highway of the human body.

Therefore here are some tips to keep your heart healthy and happy!

1. Eat lots of fiber and reduce intake of high fat and high cholesterol foods!

Cholesterol and fat are important to the body, but too much is bad! They can result both to obesity and a condition called atherosclerosis wherein plaques build up in the arteries leading to high blood or hypertension and eventually heart problems! Fiber can help in the control of cholesterol levels and also promote satiety which helps in the management of weight.