City Population and Nutrition Office

City Population and Nutrition Office Delivers Family Planning and Nutrition services

THE SEARCH IS ON!Our Barangay Nutrition Scholars are currently undergoing evaluation and testing to determine our offici...
24/03/2026

THE SEARCH IS ON!

Our Barangay Nutrition Scholars are currently undergoing evaluation and testing to determine our official representative for the Regional Nutrition Evaluation.

Special thanks to our facilitators, Lhestee M. Reblando and Lhie Noora, and to City Government Assistant Department Head Joy Felix Macaraig for spearheading this effort to level up our local nutrition programs.

Stay tuned for the results!

Focusing on the health of our expectant mothers from Barangay Pacol, Cararayan, and Concepcion Pequeña, Mabolo and Conce...
23/03/2026

Focusing on the health of our expectant mothers from Barangay Pacol, Cararayan, and Concepcion Pequeña, Mabolo and Concepcion Grande!

A joint effort by the San Miguel Foundation and the City Population and Nutrition Office, this project targets nutritionally at-risk pregnant women to provide them with essential medical intervention.

Huge thanks to the San Miguel Foundation for providing free medical services to our at-risk pregnant moms this March 16, 19, 23, and 26.

Kudos to our medical team: Dr. Marimil Sahagun-Bombase (OB-GYN) and eJTB Imaging and Diagnostic Clinic Dr. Gilbert Balid, Maricar Balid, & Rachel Melor

In Naga City, every mother and child’s health is a priority!

3 Days. 27 Barangays. 1 Goal: Better Family Planning for Naga City!The City Population and Nutrition Office successfully...
23/03/2026

3 Days. 27 Barangays. 1 Goal: Better Family Planning for Naga City!

The City Population and Nutrition Office successfully concluded the 3-day Barangay Service Point Officers (BSPO) Refresher Course held at Camarines National High School. This intensive training focused on Family Planning and Natural Family Planning, equipping our officers with the knowledge to better serve the 27 barangays of Naga City.

Special thanks to our dedicated Population Team, led by City Government Assistant Department Head Joy Felix Macaraig, along with Ms. Hannah Meneses Orozco-Carido, Maria Crezyl Padilla Estrera, Garry Llantero, and Gwyn Gaddayu.

We were also honored to have a special visitor, RD Joyce Dela Paz-Hilvano, Regional Director of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) Region V, whose presence and support inspired our local service providers.

Together, we are building healthier, well-informed families for a better Naga!

Our visitors from the province of Masbate dived deep into Naga’s localized initiatives focused on Gender Responsive prog...
18/03/2026

Our visitors from the province of Masbate dived deep into Naga’s localized initiatives focused on Gender Responsive programs. Joy Felix Macaraig , City Government Assistant Department Head and Officer in Charge of the City Population and Nutrition Office, led the discussion on our comprehensive nutrition and population and development programs.

We’ve set an ambitious but vital goal for the next few years. By 2028, Naga City is racing toward the finish line of, Zero Malnutrition and Zero Adolescent Pregnancy

The exchange was made even more meaningful with the presence and insights of:
• Metro PESO representative
• Former Vice Mayor Cecilia Veluz De Asis (Bantay Familia Office)
• Councilor Elmer Baldemoro

When LGUs work together and share what works, the real winners are the people. Here’s to stronger provinces and healthier families!

Nutrisyon ni Lola, Pangatamanan Ta! In celebration of National Womens Month, the Naga City Bantay Familia Office, in col...
13/03/2026

Nutrisyon ni Lola, Pangatamanan Ta!

In celebration of National Womens Month, the Naga City Bantay Familia Office, in collaboration with the City Population and Nutrition Office, successfully conducted a special health and wellness day dedicated to our beloved grandmothers!

Our Lolas received comprehensive care through:
• Medical Checkups
• Dental Consultations
• Professional Nutrition Counseling

A massive Dios Mabalos to our dedicated partners who made this possible:
• City Health Office
• Philippine Dental Association (Camarines Sur – Naga City Chapter)
• Nutritionists-Dietitians' Association of the Philippines (Camarines Sur Chapter)
• Metro Naga Water District (MNWD)

Special shoutout to the hardworking Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) from our 10 participating barangays:
Cararayan, San Felipe, Concepcion Grande, Concepcion Pequeña, Balatas, Calauag, Triangulo, Del Rosario, Mabolo, and Pacol

The event was graced with the heartwarming welcome message from City Councilor and Co Chair of City Nutririon Committee, Hon. Gayle Abonal Gomez.

This initiative was spearheaded by Joy Felix Macaraig , City Government Assistant Dept. Head, ensuring that our elders remain healthy, nourished, and loved.

Did you know?Regular consumption of low-fat dairy product (including skimmed milk) is associated with lower uric acid le...
12/03/2026

Did you know?

Regular consumption of low-fat dairy product (including skimmed milk) is associated with lower uric acid levels and a reduced risk of gout attacks.

Why?? Bakit??

Low-fat dairy contains natural compounds that may help lower uric acid levels, such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, lactose, casein, whey (lactalbumin), and orotic acid.

• Orotic acid, found in milk, helps reduce the reabsorption of uric acid in the kidneys. This means more uric acid is excreted through urine.

• Milk proteins like casein and whey have a uricosuric effect, meaning they help the body remove uric acid faster through urine.

Some studies suggest that the reduction in uric acid may be modest, but overall research shows that low-fat dairy is beneficial, safe, and may help protect against high uric acid levels and gout.

Reference:

Kakutani-Hatayama, et.al,. (2015). Nonpharmacological Management of Gout and Hyperuricemia: Hints for Better Lifestyle. American journal of lifestyle medicine. https://doi.org/10.1177/1559827615601973

Zgaga, L., et. al,. (2012). The association of dietary intake of purine-rich vegetables, sugar-sweetened beverages and dairy with plasma urate, in a cross-sectional study. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0038123

Zhang, Y., et. al, (2022). Gout and Diet: A Comprehensive Review of Mechanisms and Management. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14173525

IT'S A WRAP!📣Another batch of 40+ key health and nutrition leaders and actors from our partner LGUs in Negros Occidental...
12/03/2026

IT'S A WRAP!📣

Another batch of 40+ key health and nutrition leaders and actors from our partner LGUs in Negros Occidental, Isabela, and Naga City just successfully completed their three-day Training of Trainers on organizing mother-to-mother nutrition support groups! Congratulations! 🎉

NEXT UP: roll out training for barangay health and nutrition workers soon! For nutrition education!🤱🏽

HEALTHY FOOD ENVIRONMENT BILL FILED IN THE 20TH CONGRESS PLCPD welcomes the filing of House Bill 7777 or the Healthy Foo...
12/03/2026

HEALTHY FOOD ENVIRONMENT BILL FILED IN THE 20TH CONGRESS

PLCPD welcomes the filing of House Bill 7777 or the Healthy Food Environment Bill by Rep. Juan Carlos "Arjo" Atayde last February 11.

The proposed measure seeks to:
▪️promote healthy diets, and
▪️restrict aggressive marketing of nutrient-poor and highly processed prepackaged foods to children.

Easily accessible unhealthy prepackaged foods (high in sugar, salt and fat) put children at risk of overweight and obesity and of developing noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

There is an alarming rise in overweight and obesity among Filipino children. From 2003 to 2023, the prevalence of overweight and obesity doubled among school-age children (5.7% to 12.9%) and adolescents (4.9% to 12.5%).* If no actions are taken, more than 30% of adolescents will be overweight and obese by 2030.**

A member of PLCPD, Rep. Atayde joins the growing number of champions calling for a healthy food environment for children. He remains steadfast in advocating for bills on the right of Filipinos, especially children, to the highest attainable standard of health.

He is also the author of House Resolution 496 which seeks to conduct a congressional inquiry in aid of legislation on the status of child malnutrition and the Philippine Nutrient Profile Model (PNPM). The PNPM is a vital tool to establish the maximum thresholds of unhealthy fats, sugar, and salt to be used as the basis for various health policies.

Read the HFE bill in full:https://docs.congress.hrep.online/legisdocs/basic_20/HB07777.pdf

*DOST-FNRI, 2023 National Nutrition Survey **UNICEF (2022), Everybody Needs to Act to Curb Obesity

Photo Credit: Congressman Arjo Atayde (FB Page)

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11/03/2026

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Ngayong 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙝 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠, ating alamin ang nutrients na nilalaman ng iniinom nating probiotic drink!

Pareho ito ng probiotic benefits pero naka-depende pa rin kung ano ba ang health goal mo! Ikaw ba ay nagbabawas ng sugar at nagko-kontrol ng calories, o di kaya naman gusto mo lang ang benefits ng probiotics dahil ito ay good for the gut! 💚✊🏻

𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝘁! ✨🧠

PUBLIC ADVISORY: UPDATED OFFICE HOURSIn compliance with the recent memorandum from the Office of the President, please b...
10/03/2026

PUBLIC ADVISORY: UPDATED OFFICE HOURS

In compliance with the recent memorandum from the Office of the President, please be advised that the City Population and Nutrition Office (CPNO) will transition to a 4-day work week effective immediately.

Our team remains committed to ensuring the service within the community during this adjusted schedule. Please take note of the following details:

Revised Schedule
• Work Days: Monday to Thursday
• Operating Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Friday: Office is closed.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and understanding!

08/03/2026

Mga besh! Alam niyo ba kung anong araw at buwan na ngayon? It’s International Women’s Day at Women’s Month! 💜🌸

Bilang mga babae, parte ng self-love at pag-aalaga sa sarili ang pagiging informed about our reproductive health. Yes, forda wais tayo mga sissy! 🤓 Pero aminin natin, marami pa ring mga sabi-sabi or myths na nakakalito about birth control.

Sabay-sabay nating alamin kung MYTH o FACT nga ba ang iilang myths tungkol sa family planning at contraceptives! We stan an informed and empowered girlie like you! 💁‍♀️✨

Part ng pagiging empowered din ang pagkilala sa sariling cycle–that’s why we have our TRUST Bloom Ovulation Test Kit! It helps detect your most fertile days plus it’s easy to use and 99% accurate, para mas planado at kampante ang life! 🧡

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