National Nutrition Council Bicol

03/10/2026

𝘼𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝘽𝙞𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙤 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙚: 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙉𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨

Camarines Norte’s national contenders, Provincial Nutrition Action Officer Dr. Arnel E. Francisco and District Nutrition Program Coordinator Mr. Jeffson G. Canlas, have successfully completed their national nutrition validation this week!

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the National Evaluators for their time and guidance: Ms. Maria Cynthia B. Vengco (NNC-Nutrition Surveillance Division), Ms. Rafaelle Krysten Marie Fernandez (NNC-Nutrition Information and Education Division), and Dr. Ana Lorraine D. Dela Vega (UPLB-Institute of Human Nutrition and Food).

All of Bicol is proud of you both, PNAO Dr. Francisco and DNPC Canlas! Keep leading the way toward achieving nutrisyon sapat for every CamNorteño!

Camarines Norte Provincial Nutrition Committee

01/10/2026

𝙉𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙞 𝙊𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙤𝙣 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙖
𝘽𝙞𝙘𝙤𝙡 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙚: 2025 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙉𝙋𝘾 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝

And that's a wrap!

Congratulations to CNPC Ellen Iglesia for representing Region V with excellence in the 2025 National Outstanding CNPC Search!

You make the entire Bicol Region proud.

A heartfelt thank you to Mayor Fernando V. Gonzalez, Councilor Shaine M. Chua, CNPC Princess Galvan, and the rest of the City Nutrition Committee (CNC) members and Nutrition Office staff for their assistance and support throughout this evaluation.

Our sincere gratitude as well to our NNET evaluators:
• Ms. Kathleen Amolo (NNC-NSD)
• Dr. Aileen R. De Juras (UPLB-IHNF)
• Ms. Eunice Taban (DOH-DPCB)

Dios mabalos saindo gabos!

Ligao City Nutrition Office Shaine Chua Albay Provincial Information Office

30/09/2026

𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢-𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚: 𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞! 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲’𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐈𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐍𝐏𝐂 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡

The National Nutrition Council (NNC) Bicol Regional Office warmly welcomes the National Nutrition Evaluation Team (NNET), led by Ms. Kathleen Anne S. Amolo, Nutrition Officer II of the NNC Central Office, for the National Evaluation Team Validation Visit of Ms. Maria Elena P. Iglesia, City Nutrition Program Coordinator (CNPC) of Ligao City and contender for the 2025 National Outstanding CNPC.

Joining the NNET are Dr. Aileen R. De Juras, Associate Professor at the UPLB Institute of Human Nutrition and Food (IHNF), and Ms. Eunice Taban, Senior Health Program Officer of the Department of Health – Disease Prevention and Control Bureau (DOH–DPCB). The team is assisted by PDO I Katrina F. Daroy alongside RNPC Emerenciana L. Francia, who joined the group today.

The evaluation activity commenced yesterday with a courtesy call on Hon. Fernando V. Gonzales, City Mayor of Ligao, who warmly received the NNET and acknowledged the steadfast dedication of the city’s nutrition workers and stakeholders in implementing local nutrition programs.

The team then proceeded with a desk review of documents and records highlighting the city’s nutrition initiatives and key accomplishments implemented in 2025.

Today, the team continued the validation visit through further desk review and an in-depth interview with CNPC Iglesia. The presentation of initial feedback, along with the Learning and Discussion Session, is scheduled for tomorrow, October 1, 2026.

With CNPC Iglesia representing Ligao City as a contender for this prestigious national recognition, the city continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to strengthening local nutrition governance. NNC Bicol remains fully committed to supporting Ligao City and its dedicated nutrition champions throughout this important validation process.

All the best to CNPC Iglesia and the City of Ligao!

Written by RNPC Francia and PDO I Daroy

30/09/2026

30/09/2026

𝑵𝒖𝒕𝒓𝒊-𝑶𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏 𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒂: 𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝟏 – 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑵𝒖𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑬𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝒊𝒏 𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝑵𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒆

29 September 2026 – The National Nutrition Evaluation Team (NNET) has officially kicked off its evaluation in Camarines Norte!

Led by Ms. Maria Cynthia B. Vengco (Nutrition Officer III, NNC-Nutrition Surveillance Division), alongside Ms. Rafaelle Krysten Marie Fernandez (Nutrition Officer II, NNC-Nutrition Information and Education Division) and Dr. Ana Lorraine D. Dela Vega (Assistant Professor, UPLB-Institute of Human Nutrition and Food), together with RNPC Meren Francia and NO II Ela Campa (NNC Bicol), the team received a warm welcome from District Nutrition Program Coordinator (DNPC) Jeffson G. Canlas and the Provincial Nutrition Committee (PNC) at the Provincial Health Office in Daet.

Here is a recap of Day 1's key activities:

𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 & 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. Moderated by Mr. Glenn Paolo B. Morales (ND II, DOH-NDDP), the program featured welcome remarks from Dr. Victoria R. Guanio (Acting Provincial Health Officer II). Ms. Vengco then presented an overview of the evaluation process to Provincial Nutrition Action Officer (PNAO) Dr. Arnel E. Francisco and DNPC Canlas, followed immediately by the initial review of PNAO Francisco’s accomplishments and supporting documents.

𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞 𝐑. 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚. In the afternoon, the evaluation team, along with DNPC Canlas and PNC members, met with Camarines Norte Governor Ricarte R. Padilla at the Provincial Capitol. During the visit, RNPC Francia formally presented the Green Banner Award plaque to Governor Padilla, encouraging the province to sustain its exemplary nutrition initiatives toward aiming for the Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition (CROWN) Award. Strategic discussions were also held regarding ongoing nutrition challenges, recommendations, and action plans for the province.

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧. The evaluation team was also welcomed by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan members during their session, briefly orienting the Provincial Board on the evaluation objectives and addressing key questions regarding local nutrition policy implementation. The group also took the opportunity to advocate for the First 1,000 Days program and Republic Act 11148 (Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act).

𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰. The day concluded back at the Provincial Health Office, where the team resumed their thorough review and validation of PNAO Francisco’s documents.

And that wraps up Day 1 in Camarines Norte! The National Nutrition Evaluation Team will continue evaluation activities across the province until Friday, 2 October 2026, as we highlight and validate the region's top nutrition practices and leadership.

Padayon sa serbisyo nutrisyon!

Written by: RNPC Francia and NO II Campa

29/09/2026

𝑵𝒖𝒕𝒓𝒊-𝑶𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒐𝒏 𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒂: 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑵𝒖𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑬𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑻𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝒊𝒏 𝑩𝒊𝒄𝒐𝒍!

The National Nutrition Council (NNC) Bicol Regional Nutrition Office warmly welcomed the National Nutrition Evaluation Team during their visit to the office, led by Ms. Maria Cynthia B. Vengco (Nutrition Officer III, NNC-Nutrition Surveillance Division), alongside Ms. Rafaelle Krysten Marie Fernandez (Nutrition Officer II-Nutrition Information and Education Division) and Dr. Ana Lorraine D. Dela Vega (Assistant Professor, UPLB-Institute of Human Nutrition and Food), before proceeding to the scheduled four-day evaluation of the National Contenders from Camarines Norte.

This evaluation will highlight nutrition accomplishments, good practices, and initiatives, and recognize our regional champions' dedication.

The NNC Bicol team wishes the National Contenders a meaningful and successful evaluation. We are so proud of you! May your commitment continue to inspire healthier communities across the region.

Padayon sa serbisyo nutrisyon!

28/09/2026

Bicol Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony 2026

Maraming salamat DOH Bicol CHD

LGUs, nutrition focals lauded for excellence in nutrition governance in the ‘2026 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony’

Several local government units (LGUs) and nutrition focal points were recognized during the 2026 Bicol Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony (RNAC) for their exceptional work in delivering responsive and sustainable nutrition programs in their respective communities.

The RNAC serves as an annual gathering of nutrition and health champions across Bicol, organized by the National Nutrition Council (NNC) Bicol Regional Nutrition Office to celebrate and honor the achievements of regional and local nutrition committees, nutrition action officers, local nutrition program coordinators, barangay nutrition scholars, and other stakeholders in effectively implementing and managing nutrition interventions.

For this year, the NNC Bicol Regional Office lauded eight LGUs with the Green Banner Seal of Compliance Award–an award given to provinces, cities, or municipalities that gained an overall rating of 85% or higher during the Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation Protocol (MELLPI Pro) while maintaining a minimum score of 60% across all dimensions. This seal validates these local governments' proactive leadership in translating national nutrition policies into life-changing community programs.

Among the awardees were the provinces of Camarines Norte and Albay; the Cities of Masbate, Sorsogon, and Iriga; and the Municipalities of Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte, San Miguel, Catanduanes, and Pili, Camarines Sur.

The Province of Sorsogon earned the Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition (CROWN) Award. This prestigious accolade is granted to an LGU that has been a Green Banner Seal of Compliance Awardee for three consecutive years, achieves a MELLPI Pro score of 90% or higher in its third year, and ranks top in the region.

Special distinctions were also conferred to the Province of Masbate and the Cities of Tabaco, Ligao, Naga, and Iriga. This award highlights their efficiency in local nutrition governance, underscoring their sustained commitment in improving community health outcomes and nutrition status in their locality.

But the 2026 Bicol Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony proved to be much more than a day of recognition; it emphasizes that these achievements serve as both a celebration and a call to action. It sets a new benchmark in public service, demonstrating how sustained local investment and effective governance can build healthier, more resilient communities.

Reaffirming their shared mission, the NNC Bicol and the Department of Health Bicol Center for Health Development pledged continued commitment to providing technical and operational support to ensure that all LGUs maintain this momentum and that policies and programs transform into lasting, health-focused outcomes for every Bicolano family (DOH5/MJCLB).

28/09/2026

𝐊𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐲: 𝐌𝐚𝐠-𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐚, 𝐌𝐚𝐠-𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢, 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐠-𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐲!

Ngayong Kainang Pamilya Day (September 24), hindi lang kwentuhan at tawanan ang salu-salo sa hapag, sama-sama ring pangalagaan ang kalusugan ng buong pamilyang Bicolano!

Mayaman ang ating rehiyon sa masasarap na gata, sili, at sariwang gulay. Gawing mas masustansya ang paboritong lutong-bahay gamit ang Pinggang Pinoy guide:

✅ 1/2 kan plato — Go for Greens & Fruits!
Samahan ang laing o ginataan ng sariwang kangkong, talbos ng kamote, o malunggay. Siguraduhing may kasamang saging, papaya, o iba pang lokal na prutas!

✅ 1/4 kan plato — Go Foods
Sapat na takal ng kanin o kamote para sa lakas ng katawan sa buong araw.

✅ 1/4 kan plato — Grow Foods
Sariwang isda tulad ng tulingan o tambakol, manok, itlog, o tokwa para sa malakas na pangangatawan.

Tubig over Matam-is na Inumin!
Kumpletuhin ang kainan gamit ang malinis na tubig imbes na mga juice o soft drinks.

I-share an litrato kan saindong salu-salo ngonyan na aldaw! Ano an paboritong Pinggang Pinoy dish kan pamilya mo? I-tag kami sa saindong mga posts!

27/09/2026

Winners Announcement!

Answer: D

Ang ika-anim na Gabay sa Wastong Nutrisyon para sa Plipino ay nagsasaad na “Kumain ng malinis at ligtas na pagkain at tubig upang maiwasan ang diarrhea at iba pang sakit na nakukuha sa kontaminadong pagkain at tubig”.

Layunin ng mensahe na ito na ipabatid ang mga paraan kung paano maiiwasan ang mga sakit na nakukuha sa kontaminadong pagkain at tubig. Ipinababatid din ng gabay na ito ang iba’t-ibang pinanggagalingan ng kontaminasyon ng pagkain.

Ang food-borne disease o mga sakit na nakukuha sa pagkain at tubig ay resulta ng pagkonsumo ng mga ito na:
1. Galing sa hayop na may sakit bago pa ito katayin.
2. Kontaminado ng mga organismo dala ng mga insekto, langaw, ipis o daga.
3. Kontaminado dahil sa hindi ligtas at maayos na pamamaraan paghahanda at paghahain ng mga pagkain at tubig ng mga taong may kinalaman dito.
4. Nagtataglay ng mga nakalalasong mga sangkap galing sa pagkain at tubig mismo o naidagdag nang hindi sinasadya.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 of 𝟏𝟎𝟎-𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝! 🎊
1. Patrick Loreto
2. Myka Galicia
3. ERik Escaros
4. May Barias
5. Eufrisina Legaspi

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27/09/2026

Winners Announcement!

✅ ANSWER: True

🦴Calcium is a mineral that our body needs to build and maintain strong bones and to carry out many important functions. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body.

Almost all calcium in the body is stored in bones and teeth, giving them structure and hardness.

📚 Source:
Calcium
(National Institutes of Health)

💭Nutritips: Osteoporosis is a growing concern among Filipino adults and the elderly. The Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) reported in 2021 that one of the potential contributors to poor bone health that causes osteoporosis among Filipinos is low calcium intake. Thus, the DOST-FNRI encourages everyone to eat calcium-rich food such as small fish, shell fish, cereals, green leafy vegetables, and dairy products.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 of 𝟏𝟎𝟎-𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝! 🎊
1. Adelfa Arcede
2. Lydia Nacario
3. Ellen Villalon
4. Reynaldo Pappa
5. Khristopher Tolosa

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