National Nutrition Council MIMAROPA Region

01/09/2026

𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐳 #𝟐𝟕 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐩𝐬𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤

This National Epilepsy Awareness Week, challenge yourself to unscramble words related to epilepsy, nutrition, and healthy living.

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝.
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31/08/2026

𝐍𝐀𝐎 𝐀𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐢𝐝𝐚! : 𝐆𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐌. 𝐑𝐚𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐩𝐨
𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒏 𝑪𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝑶𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒓𝒐

This National Heroes’ Day, we shine the spotlight on Calapan City’s City Nutrition Action Officer, Ms. Glenda Raquepo.

Through her dedication, together with the hard work and collaborative efforts of the City Nutrition Committee, Calapan City has become a city of many firsts. Among its notable achievements are the establishment of the first LHEARN Hub in MIMAROPA and its recognition as the first Mother-Baby-Friendly LGU in the Philippines.

These collective efforts have earned Calapan City the distinction of being a Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition since 2022. Last year, CNAO Raquepo was also recognized as the 4th Runner-Up in the Regional Outstanding City/Municipal Nutrition Action Officer award.

This year, her goal is to further capacitate and mobilize Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs) to promote social and behavior change among parents and caregivers of malnourished children, including school-aged children. Through strengthened community action and sustained collaboration, she continues to work toward one shared goal: Nutrisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat.

Credits:
Mr. Gene Ace Sapit, Information Officer III of PIA MIMAROPA

28/08/2026

𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳 #𝟐𝟔: 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡

Good nutrition plays an important role in maintaining overall health and may help support healthy lungs. Solve the puzzle and discover more about lung health, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle habits!

Correct Answers:

Across
1. Vitamin D
2. Oxygen

Down
3. Antioxidant

Good nutrition plays an important role in supporting overall health and healthy lungs. Vitamin D supports immune system function and may help protect against respiratory infections. It can be found in foods such as salmon, tuna, mackerel, egg yolks, and fortified milk, well as through sunlight exposure. Antioxidants, such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene, help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals and can be obtained from citrus fruits, berries, tomatoes, carrots, leafy greens, nuts, and seeds. Meanwhile, oxygen is the essential gas our body takes in when we breathe and is needed by our cells to function properly. Along with eating a balanced, nutrient-rich diet, regular physical activity and avoiding exposure to harmful pollutants can help promote healthy lungs and overall well-being.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳 # 𝟐𝟔 𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞!
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27/08/2026

𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

Nutriskwela Community Radio Station – Radyo Kaunlaran 99.7 DZNI FM in Bansud Oriental Mindoro under the leadership of Mayor Ronaldo M. Morada, conducted a Training on Radio Broadcasting and Nutrition Information on 26 August 2026 at Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Bansud Campus, Bansud, Oriental Mindoro.

The training was attended by Radio Station Manager Ms. Cresentina Salapare, together with Mr. Jovy Abalos, Chairperson of the Community Radio Council, Radyo Kaunlaran staff, students from the PUP - Bansud Campus, Bansud Insitute, and Pagasa National Highschool, staff from Municipal Civil Registrar, and invited senior citizen in the municipality.

Ms. Bianca Estrella, Municipal Nutrition Action Officer of Naujan, served as the resource speaker. She discussed the importance of radio broadcasting in promoting nutrition awareness and encouraging healthy behaviors, as well as the principles and strategies for effectively communicating accurate and relevant nutrition information.

The training aimed to strengthen the knowledge and skills of students in delivering nutrition messages through community radio and maximizing broadcasting as a platform for promoting good nutrition in the region.

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26/08/2026

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘: 𝗡𝗡𝗖 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 "𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆" 𝘀𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝘁𝗮𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗼𝗹 𝗻𝗮 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗼 𝘀𝗮 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀

TAGUIG, Philippines – Ngayong Agosto, ipinagdiriwang ng National Nutrition Council (NNC) ang National Breastfeeding Awareness Month 2026 na may temang: “One Breastfeeding Philippines: Yakap Hakab. Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works.”.

Nanawagan ang NNC sa lahat ng sektor ng lipunan na kilalanin na ang pagpapasuso ay isang shared responsibility o pananagutan ng lahat. Sa unang anim na buwan ng buhay, ang gatas ng ina ang kumpletong sustansya para sa sanggol; nagbibigay ito ng lahat ng sustansyang kailangan ng bata habang natural na pinoprotektahan sila laban sa mga impeksyon at tinutulungan ang tamang paglaki ng utak (brain development). Ang panahong ito ay mahalagang bahagi ng "critical window" ng unang 1,000 araw, kung saan ang tamang nutrisyon ay kailangan upang maiwasan ang permanenteng epekto sa paglaki at pag-unlad ng bata.

Base sa Datos ng DOST-FNRI 2025 National Nutrition Survey, mas maraming pamilyang Pilipino ang gumagawa ng mga tamang hakbang sa nutrisyon:

1) Exclusive Breastfeeding: Higit sa 5 sa bawat 10 sanggol (54.8%) ang tanging gatas ng ina lamang ang iniinom sa kanilang unang anim na buwan, isang bahagyang pagbangon mula sa mga nakaraang taon.

2) Patuloy na Pagpapasuso: Halos 1 sa bawat 2 bata (48.5%) ang patuloy na pinapasuso hanggang sa edad na dalawang taon.

3) Maagang Pagsisimula: Nanatiling hamon ang pagsisimula ng pagpapasuso sa loob ng unang oras ng pagsilang, dahil 6 lamang sa bawat 10 sanggol (59.4%) ang nakakagawa nito sa mga health facilities.

Sa ika-anim na buwan, dapat nang simulan ang pagbibigay ng ligtas at masustansyang solid foods habang ipinagpapatuloy ang pagpapasuso hanggang dalawang taon. Gayunpaman, ayon sa datos, 1 lamang sa bawat 5 bata (22.4%) ang nakakakuha ng sapat na klase at dalas ng pagkain.

Upang matiyak ang malusog na paglaki, inirerekomenda ng NNC ang mga sumusunod na prinsipyo sa pagpapakain:

1) Simulan sa Tamang Oras: Magbigay ng solid foods nang eksaktong 6 na buwan.

2) Sapat na Uri ng Pagkain: Maghain ng iba’t ibang pagkain mula sa hindi bababa sa 5 sa 8 food groups (gaya ng itlog, isda, karne, at gulay). Maaaring magsimula sa 2 hanggang 3 kutsara ng malapot na lugaw o dinurog na pagkain, at unti-unting dagdagan ang dami at tekstura nito habang lumalaki ang bata.

3) Ligtas at Malinis: Siguraduhing malinis ang kamay at mga gamit sa paghahanda ng pagkain upang maiwasan ang sakit.

4) Matiyaga at Responsive: Pakainin ang bata base sa kanilang gutom at huwag silang pilitin o busugin nang labis.

“Ang pagpapasuso ay hindi lamang responsibilidad ng mga ina, kailangan ang buong pamilya at komunidad sa pagpapalaki ng bata,” ani NNC Executive Director Albert E. Domingo. Patuloy na isinusulong ng NNC ang mga batas gaya ng Milk Code, na nagbabantay sa maling marketing ng mga gatas na hindi mula sa ina, at ang Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act, na nag-uutos sa mga opisina na magkaroon ng lactation stations at nursing breaks para sa mga empleyado. Binibigyang-diin ng NNC ang kahalagahan ng patuloy na paggamit ng mga pasilidad at oras na ito upang matiyak na ang mga ina ay matagumpay na makakapagpasuso sa isang suportadong kapaligiran. Sa pagsuporta sa mga breastfeeding-friendly na komunidad, namumuhunan ang Pilipinas sa mas matatag na kinabukasan ng ating bansa.

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For media inquiries, contact:

ALBERT FRANCIS E. DOMINGO, MD, MSc
Undersecretary of Health and
Concurrent Executive Director IV
National Nutrition Council

c/o
DR. EMMANUEL JAY D. DIMAL, MSN, MBA
Nutrition Officer V and Chief, Nutrition Information and Education Division
National Nutrition Council
8843-01-42 | [email protected]

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗡𝗡𝗖
The National Nutrition Council is the highest policymaking and coordinating body on nutrition mandated by Presidential Decree No. 491 in June 1974. As the executive arm of the Council, the NNC Secretariat, led by an Executive Director, ensures realignment of its operations to focus on client-based operations and prioritize addressing hunger and malnutrition.

READ MORE HERE: https://nnc.gov.ph/press-release-nnc-nanawagan-para-sa-shared-responsibility-sa-pagtaas-ng-bilang-ng-mga-sanggol-na-pinapasuso-sa-pilipinas/

26/08/2026

Ang paghuhugas ng kamay gamit ang tubig at sabon bago at pagkatapos magpasuso ay isang simpleng paraan upang makatulong na maprotektahan si baby laban sa sakit. 🤱
Sundin ang mga simpleng hakbang:
💧 Basain ang mga kamay gamit ang malinis na tubig.
💧 Sabunin at kuskusin ang buong kamay.
💧 Banlawan nang mabuti hanggang maalis ang sabon.
💧 Patuyuin ang mga kamay.

Ugaliin ding maghugas ng kamay:
1. Bago at pagkatapos maghanda ng pagkain.
2. Pagkatapos magpalit ng lampin o gumamit ng palikuran.
3. Pagkatapos magtanim o magdilig ng halaman.
4. Pagkatapos humawak ng alagang hayop o pera.

Gawing bahagi ng araw-araw na pangangalaga ang tamang paghuhugas ng kamay. Kaisa ang Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project o PMNP sa pagdiriwang ng . Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works!

26/08/2026

Ginger should be fine left on the counter for short periods. But if you’re going to store them for longer, here’s how you can still keep them fresh.

25/08/2026

𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳 #𝟐𝟔: 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡

Good nutrition plays an important role in maintaining overall health and may help support healthy lungs. Solve the puzzle and discover more about lung health, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle habits!

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝.
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25/08/2026

𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗙𝗡𝗥𝗜 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄-𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀!

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24/08/2026

Ang gatas ng ina ay likas at ligtas para sa sanggol. Bukod sa tamang nutrisyon at proteksyon, ang pagpapasuso ay nakatutulong din sa pamilya at sa kalikasan.
🌱 Ang gatas ng ina ay likas na pagkain ng sanggol. Wala itong kailangang packaging kaya nakababawas sa basura at polusyon.
💙 Nakatitipid sa gastusin sa gatas, bote, at pangangalagang pangkalusugan dahil mas kaunti ang pagkakasakit ng mga batang pinapasuso.
🛡️ Laging malinis at handang ipasuso ang gatas ng ina. Nababawasan ang panganib ng pagkakasakit na maaaring dulot ng kontaminasyon o maling paghahanda ng breastmilk substitute.
👶 Ang pagpapasuso ay nakatutulong sa paglaki ng malusog na sanggol at nag-aambag sa mas malusog na kinabukasan ng ating bansa.
Piliin ang pagpapasuso! Ito ay ligtas, likas, at pinakamainam na simula para sa bawat sanggol. Kaisa ang Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project o PMNP sa pagdiriwang ng . Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works!

Ang gatas ng ina ay likas at ligtas para sa sanggol. Bukod sa tamang nutrisyon at proteksyon, ang pagpapasuso ay nakatutulong din sa pamilya at sa kalikasan.

🌱 Ang gatas ng ina ay likas na pagkain ng sanggol. Wala itong kailangang packaging kaya nakababawas sa basura at polusyon.
💙 Nakatitipid sa gastusin sa gatas, bote, at pangangalagang pangkalusugan dahil mas kaunti ang pagkakasakit ng mga batang pinapasuso.
🛡️ Laging malinis at handang ipasuso ang gatas ng ina. Nababawasan ang panganib ng pagkakasakit na maaaring dulot ng kontaminasyon o maling paghahanda ng breastmilk substitute.
👶 Ang pagpapasuso ay nakatutulong sa paglaki ng malusog na sanggol at nag-aambag sa mas malusog na kinabukasan ng ating bansa.

Piliin ang pagpapasuso! Ito ay ligtas, likas, at pinakamainam na simula para sa bawat sanggol. Kaisa ang Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project o PMNP sa pagdiriwang ng . Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works!