Municipal Population and Nutrition Office of Dulag, Leyte

21/06/2026

𝘼𝙡𝙖𝙢 𝙢𝙤 𝙗𝙖 𝙣𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙮 𝙃𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙄 𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙣 𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙖𝙞𝙠𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩?

Kapag ang isang bata ay nagka-stunting, hindi lang ang kanyang pisikal na paglaki ang naaapektuhan—kasama rito ang kanyang utak, kalusugan, at maging ang kanyang buong kinabukasan.

Ito ang ilang mga seryosong epekto ng stunting na dapat nating malaman at agapan:

➡️ Mas madaling magkasakit: Kahit pa pilit na humabol ang kanilang paglaki pagkatapos ng edad na 2, mas marupok pa rin ang kanilang pangangatawan.

➡️ Mas mataas ang risk sa malulubhang sakit: Mas malaki ang tsansa nilang magkaroon ng high-blood, diabetes, at obesity pagtanda dahil sa metabolic syndrome.

➡️ Apektado ang performance sa eskwela: Mas mahina ang kanilang performance sa klase, mas mataas ang rate ng pag-uulit ng baitang (grade repetition), at mas malaki ang posibilidad na mag-drop out sila bago pa man matapos ang elementarya.

➡️ Banta sa mental health at kapayapaan: Mas mataas ang tsansa ng masamang mental health outcomes at pakikisangkot sa krimen.

➡️ Mababang kita sa hinaharap: Dahil naapektuhan ang kanilang cognitive development, mas mababa rin ang magiging suweldo nila pagdating ng araw na sila ay nagtatrabaho na.

Ang nutrisyon sa first 1,000 days ng bata ay pundasyon ng kanilang buong buhay. Hindi lang ito laban ng isang pamilya—laban ito ng buong bansa para sa mas magandang kinabukasan ng ating kabataan.

19/06/2026

Meeting with ASA Philippines 🤝

Today, we had a productive discussion with ASA Philippines to explore a potential partnership under their “Sustansya at Pag-ASA” Child Nutrition Program. The meeting focused on possible areas of collaboration to strengthen nutrition interventions and improve the health and well-being of children in our community.

We look forward to further discussions and opportunities to work together in advancing sustainable nutrition programs for the children and families of Dulag.

18/06/2026

📌 Back-to-Back Meetings for Nutrition and Community Development!

Today was a productive day dedicated to strengthening nutrition and community partnerships in Dulag.

☀️ Morning: BNS 2nd Quarter Meeting
We gathered with our Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) to discuss key nutrition initiatives, including:

✅ Updates on the Walang Gutom Program (WGP) and the upcoming Nutrition Education Sessions in partnership with DSWD
✅ Review of the 2026 Operation Timbang Plus (OPT+) Results, highlighting barangays with higher malnutrition cases and corresponding interventions
✅ Preparations for the 52nd Nutrition Month Celebration, featuring activities such as the Community Fun Run, Fruit-Bearing Tree Planting, Nutri-Quiz Bee, Cooking Contest, Agri-Aqua Fair/KADIWA Exhibit, Eco-Nutri Fashion Walk, Buntis Queen 2026, and Culmination Day
✅ Distribution of BNS Traveling Allowances

🌤️ Afternoon: Civil Society Organization (CSO) Meeting
The Municipal Nutrition Action Office presented the proposed LGU-Led School-Based Feeding Program, which aims to source agricultural and fishery products from local farmers, fisherfolk, cooperatives, and associations through the Sagip Saka Program. This initiative will not only support the nutrition of schoolchildren but also provide livelihood opportunities for local producers.

We also encouraged CSOs to actively participate in the upcoming Agri-Aqua Fair/KADIWA Exhibit during the 52nd Nutrition Month Celebration.

Together, we continue to build a healthier, more nourished, and more empowered Dulag through collaboration and community participation. 💚🌱

17/06/2026

⬆️ 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝟮𝟱.𝟯% - 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗜𝗡 𝟭𝟬 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 ⬆️

The newly published findings of the 2025 Updating Survey Results released by the DOST-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) reveals that the stunting rate among under-five children, especially those aged 0 to 59 months, has reached 25.3%, equivalent to roughly one in four children. This represents a 1.7% increase from 2023 – the first jump in the country’s stunting rate since 2015.

Read more: https://edcom2.gov.ph/stunting-rate-rises-to-25-3-first-increase-in-10-years/

08/06/2026

✨Strengthening collaboration for a hunger-free community!

Today, we conducted a coordination meeting with MNAO, Ace Sadiua, MSWDO Meldred Matol, LGU Walang Gutom Program (WGP) Focal Person, Pinky Peñeda, and DSWD WGP-CEC, Oliver Agustin to discuss and plan the conduct of the mandatory 3K Session (Kalusugan, Kakayahan, at Kabuhayan) for beneficiaries of the Walang Gutom Program.

Through this initiative, we aim to equip beneficiaries with essential knowledge and skills that promote better health, enhanced capabilities, and sustainable livelihoods—empowering families toward improved well-being and self-sufficiency.

26/05/2026

MNAO and MPO Designate presented the respective plans for consideration and adoption.

✅ Adoption of the Municipal Nutrition Action Plan (MNAP) 2026–2028
✅ Adoption of the Municipal Population and Development Plan of Action (MPD-POA) 2026–2028

A heartfelt thank you to Konsehal Nelson M. Lauzon for championing and sponsoring these important Resolutions. Your support and dedication in advancing nutrition and population and development initiatives for our municipality are truly appreciated. Many more to come! 😅

We also extend our appreciation to the staffs from Commission on Population and Development Eastern Visayas, Mr. Gerald S. Gajol, Planning Officer I/ OIC Capacity Development Unit and Mr. Blademeire D. Bustaliño, Population Program Officer for presenting the Devolution Transition Plan, which served as one of the bases in the formulation of the Population and Development Plan.

Together, we continue taking meaningful steps toward building a healthier, empowered, and progressive Dulag. 💙💚

26/05/2026

TRAINING ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF REGISTRY FOR THE BARANGAY OF INHABITANTS AND MIGRANTS (RBIM) FOR THE IMPROVED POPULATION DATA AND MIGRATION TRACKING
21-22 May 2026

✨ Another milestone achieved! ✅

Through this activity, participants were equipped with knowledge and skills on RBIM concepts, data gathering procedures, field editing, databanking, and utilization of RBIM data.

Strengthening local data systems means strengthening evidence-based planning and decision-making for better services to our communities.

With grateful appreciation to Commission on Population and Development Eastern Visayas for the continuing support and technical assistance.

25/05/2026

Cong. Roman Romulo has sponsored a bill expanding the scope and coverage of the National Food Program, converting it into the National Nutrition Program and amending RA 11037, or the Masustansyang Pagkain para sa Batang Pilipino Act. 🍽️🥗🥦

20/05/2026