Kagawad Gerlyn Avergonzado-Lagleva

08/08/2026

𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗶,
𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗴𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝘁𝗮𝗮𝘀

In celebration of Nutrition Month 2026, I had the privilege of attending the 𝑵𝒖𝒕𝒓𝒊 𝑳𝒐𝒘-𝑪𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒄𝒖𝒎 𝑲𝒊𝒅𝒅𝒊𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒇, organized by the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Child Development Service Program Division as a Joint Activity of Cluster 3.

Together with PB Liza Cruz of Barangay New Zaniga, I joined fellow barangay representatives and community stakeholders in supporting this meaningful initiative, which promotes proper nutrition, healthy eating habits, and culinary creativity among young children.

The activity highlighted the importance of preparing nutritious, affordable, and locally available meals while encouraging active participation from children, parents, and the community in advancing nutrition education.

The event was hosted by Barangay Hagdan Bato Itaas, led by PB J-IV Miguel Eapiritu, who welcomed the participants and stakeholders. PB Danilo Torres of Barangay Hagdan Bato Libis also showed his support for the activity and its participants.

Congratulations to the organizers, participating child development centers, parents, and young chefs for the successful conduct of this inspiring Nutrition Month activity. Together, let’s continue to champion programs that nurture healthier and brighter futures for every young Mandaleño.

❤️👩🏼‍🍳🧑🏻‍🍳🥗

08/08/2026

𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟯𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
𝗖𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗮’𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲,
𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗹𝘂𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆

As the culminating activity of the 2026 Nutrition Month Celebration, I had the privilege of attending the 𝑮𝑨𝑳𝑨 𝑵𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑻 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑵𝒖𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔, organized by the Mandaluyong City Government in partnership with the Mandaluyong City Nutrition Committee.

The evening recognized the invaluable contributions of individuals, barangays, and partner organizations in advancing nutrition programs and promoting healthier communities throughout Mandaluyong City.

I am deeply honored and grateful to have been recognized as one of 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 (𝐁𝐍𝐀𝐎) 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲. I also proudly celebrate our 2nd consecutive Blue Banner Award and our 4th Place recognition in the HAPAG Garden Contest—milestones that reflect the collective dedication and hard work of our Barangay Nutrition Committee of Barangay New Zaniga, under the leadership of PB Liza Cruz.

These milestones inspire us to remain steadfast in our commitment to delivering responsive, inclusive, and impactful nutrition services for the community.

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08/08/2026

IT’S NATIONAL 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐅𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 MONTH‼️

Panayam kay National Nutrition Council Executive Director, Usec. Al...

04/08/2026

𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝟭:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠
𝗔𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺, 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴,
𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗹𝘂𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅

The City Government of Mandaluyong, through the Mandaluyong City Nutrition Committee and the Mandaluyong City Health Department – Nutrition Division, in collaboration with the Association of Barangay Nutrition Action Officers (BNAOs) of Mandaluyong City, officially launched the 𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐀𝐆𝐃𝐀𝐆 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐆, 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐊-𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐋𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦, a citywide nutrition initiative aimed at improving the nutritional status of young children identified as undernourished in various barangays.

The program reinforces the City’s commitment to addressing child malnutrition by providing targeted nutritional interventions and continuous monitoring to ensure that every beneficiary receives the support needed for healthy growth and development.

The launching was graced by Dr. Arnold Abalos, City Health Department Head; Dr. Emily Detaro, City Nutrition Action Officer; Dr. Lourlie Hernandez, City Medical–Nutrition Program Coordinator; and Ms. Teresa Delos Reyes, RND, City Nutrition Program Coordinator, whose presence underscored the importance of collaborative efforts in advancing community nutrition.

The event was actively supported by the Association of Barangay Nutrition Action Officers (BNAOs) of Mandaluyong City, led by yours truly, reaffirming the association’s commitment to working hand in hand with the City in implementing sustainable nutrition programs for every Mandaleño.

Through this strong partnership and continued community collaboration, Mandaluyong remains steadfast in its mission of nurturing healthier, stronger, and more resilient young Mandaleños.

❤️🧒🏻👧🏻🥣

04/08/2026

𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠
𝗔𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺, 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴,
𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗹𝘂𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅

The Association of Barangay Nutrition Action Officers (BNAOs) of Mandaluyong City, headed by yours truly successfully launched its flagship program, “𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐍𝐀𝐎 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐥𝐨 𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐥𝐚; 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐤-𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐥𝐚 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔,” as part of its continuing commitment to improve the nutritional status of undernourished elderly beneficiaries in the city.

The implementation of the program was made possible through the proceeds of the association’s Rice Raffle for a Cause, along with the generous cash donation from PB Gaita Climaco of Barangay Wack-Wack Greenhills East, through the initiative of Kagawad Baba Pajarito and former Kagawad Tina Abaya, and with the full support of the City Government of Mandaluyong, the Mandaluyong City Nutrition Committee, and the City Health Department—Nutrition Division.

We also extends our heartfelt gratitude to Mayor Menchie Abalos for providing food packs and grocery items distributed to the elderly beneficiaries, further strengthening the city’s support for this nutrition and social welfare initiatives.

Through collaborative partnerships and community support, the Alagang BNAO Sina Lolo at Lola; Balik-Sigla Feeding Program continues to promote healthier lives and improve the well-being of Mandaluyong’s senior citizens.

❤️🧓🏼👵🏼🥗

29/07/2026

𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 – 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
𝗣𝗩𝗟 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗭𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗮,
𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗹𝘂𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆

As part of the 2026 Nutrition Month Celebration, the Barangay Nutrition Committee of Barangay New Zaniga, headed by PB Liza Cruz successfully conducted its Cooking Fest, promoting healthy eating through the preparation of nutritious vegetable-based dishes.

The competition featured nine (9) teams with four (4) members each, representing the Green Ladies Movement (GLM) & Kababaihan Kakaiba ng Mandaluyong (KKM), Mothers, Gentlemen, and Youth sectors.

The event was graced by Congw. Queenie Gonzales, who expressed her support for the initiative and generously added more prizes for the winning teams, further encouraging community participation in nutrition advocacy.

It was also made possible through the support of the Rotary Club of Mandaluyong Uptown, led by President Farah Ramos and PP Lei Lei.

To ensure a fair and objective assessment of each entries, their dishes were evaluated by an esteemed panel of judges composed of:

• Dr. Emily Detaro, City Nutrition Action Officer (CNAO)
• Ms. Anj Santos, Nutritionist-Dietitian
• Ms. Rhea Gutierrez, Nutritionist-Dietitian
• Chef Laziz Rustamov of Russia

The Barangay Nutrition Committee also extends its heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Norma Lim for generously allowing the use of the venue and providing cooking equipment, which greatly contributed to the successful conduct of the event.

This served not only as a friendly competition but also as an avenue to strengthen community awareness on proper nutrition, encourage healthy eating habits, and promote the use of locally available vegetables in preparing nutritious family meals.

Together, let us continue building a healthier, stronger, and more nutrition-conscious Barangay New Zaniga.

💚🥕🥬🍅🌱

18/07/2026

On behalf of the Association of Barangay Nutrition Action Officers (BNAOs) in Mandaluyong City, headed by yours truly, we extend our heartfelt birthday wishes to Cabinet Sec. Benhur Abalos.

May God continue to bless you with good health, wisdom, strength, and many more years of dedicated public service. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to uplifting communities and inspiring leadership that brings positive change to our nation.

May this special day be filled with joy, love, and countless blessings. Wishing you a truly meaningful and wonderful birthday!

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐜. 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐮𝐫!

💙💛

15/07/2026

The Regional Nutrition Month Launch and Information Sharing Session (ISS), spearheaded by the National Nutrition Council - NCR and held simultaneously via Zoom and Facebook Live on July 6, officially opened this year’s Nutrition Month celebration with the theme, bringing together nutrition stakeholders and advocates across the region in support of this year’s theme, “Sa PPAN: Sama-sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat!”, with the sub-theme, “Nutrisyon at Kalikasan, Ating Pangalagaan!”, highlighting the vital connection between proper nutrition and a healthy environment in building stronger, healthier, and more food-secure communities.

I was also honored to deliver a message of support as Federation President of the Barangay Nutrition Action Officers (BNAOs) of NCR, reaffirming our steadfast commitment to the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) and to strengthening partnerships that promote food security, proper nutrition, environmental stewardship, and healthier communities for all.

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12/07/2026

Recognized as one of the Top-Performing City Mayors in the NCR, Mayor Menchie Abalos continues to prove that sincere and dedicated public service creates a lasting impact and never go unnoticed. 💙💛