Municipal Nutrition Program - LGU Jabonga

25/08/2026

🌿 Nutrition Month Celebration | Barangay San Vicente 🌿

On July 27, the Barangay Nutrition Committee (BNC) of San Vicente celebrated Nutrition Month through a meaningful and engaging day filled with learning, fun, and community participation. The celebration featured a Pinggang Pinoy discussion led by the Barangay Nurse, highlighting the importance of balanced and nutritious meals, as well as a discussion on this year’s Nutrition Month theme facilitated by the MNAO. Parents/guardians and children also enjoyed interactive games such as Pinoy Henyo and Color Plate, making nutrition education both fun and memorable. The activity also included a feeding program, distribution of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials to reinforce nutrition messages at home, and an energetic Zumba session that encouraged everyone to stay active. Through these activities, the BNC continues to bring nutrition education, healthy practices, and wellness closer to families in the community. 💚🥗🌱🕺

25/08/2026

🌿 Nutrition Month Culmination | Barangay Maraiging 🌿

On July 24, Barangay Maraiging celebrated its Nutrition Month Culmination through meaningful activities promoting health, nutrition, and wellness. The celebration featured a discussion on the First 1,000 Days by the Barangay Nurse, Pinggang Pinoy advocacy by the MNAO, a fun and nutritious cooking contest, feeding activity, and immunization services conducted alongside the celebration. 💚🥗👶💉 Together, these activities strengthened the community’s commitment to promoting proper nutrition and a healthier future for every family.

25/08/2026

🥗 PINGGANG PINOY ADVOCACY | Barangay Bunga 🥗

On July 23, the Municipal Nutrition Action Officer (MNAO) conducted a Pinggang Pinoy advocacy alongside the Purok Kalusugan activity of the Municipal Health Office (MHO) in Barangay Bunga. The discussion highlighted the importance of a balanced and varied diet by incorporating the right portions of Go, Grow, and Glow foods into every meal, encouraging families to make healthier and more nutritious food choices. 💚🥬🍚

25/08/2026

🍎🌱 NUTRITION MONTH CELEBRATION 2026 | BARANGAY COLORADO 🌱🍎

On July 22, 2026, the Barangay Nutrition Committee (BNC) of Barangay Colorado, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte facilitated a meaningful and engaging Nutrition Month Celebration with the participation of pregnant women, caregivers, and children. 💚

The activity featured informative discussions on Pinggang Pinoy, facilitated by the Municipal Nutrition Action Office (MNAO); the First 1,000 Days, discussed by the Barangay Midwife; and Salt Iodization and Food Fortification, discussed by the Barangay Nurse. Former MNAO and now Sangguniang Bayan Member, Hon. Tabeta Tello, also shared insights on this year’s Nutrition Month theme, emphasizing the importance of adequate nutrition and collective action in building healthier communities.

To further strengthen nutrition awareness, IEC materials were distributed to the participants, providing practical information that can be applied at home. The celebration also included fun and interactive games for pregnant women, caregivers, and children, as well as a shared feeding activity for all participants, reinforcing the importance of enjoying nutritious food and making healthy food choices as a family and community. 🍲💚

Through the efforts of the Barangay Nutrition Committee, together with the MNAO, barangay health workers, and the community, Nutrition Month continues to be a meaningful avenue for promoting good nutrition and encouraging healthier choices among families.

🌾 Sa PPAN, Sama-sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat!
🌱 NUTRISYON AT KALIKASAN ATING PANGALAGAAN!

25/08/2026

🍽️ NUTRITION EDUCATION DURING PUROK KALUSUGAN 💚

On August 4, 2026, the Municipal Nutrition Action Office (MNAO) of Jabonga joined the Purok Kalusugan activity led by the Municipal Health Office (MHO) in Barangay Magdagooc, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte.

As part of the activity, the MNAO facilitated an informative discussion on the 10 Kumainments, Food Fortification, and Salt Iodization. The discussion highlighted the importance of practicing healthy eating habits, choosing fortified food products, and using iodized salt to help prevent micronutrient deficiencies and promote better health and nutrition. 🥗🧂💪

Through Purok Kalusugan, the MNAO continues to bring practical and relevant nutrition information closer to families and communities, empowering everyone to make healthier and more informed food choices.

💚 Healthy choices today, healthier families tomorrow!

25/08/2026

🤱 BREASTFEEDING AWARENESS MONTH 2026 💛

On August 24, 2026, the Municipal Nutrition Action Office (MNAO) of Jabonga conducted a Breastfeeding Awareness Activity at Sitio Apa-Apa, Barangay Bangonay, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte, with the participation of pregnant and lactating mothers. 🌱👩‍🍼

During the activity, the MNAO facilitated an informative discussion on the importance and benefits of breastfeeding, the significance of the First 1,000 Days in promoting proper growth and development, and the 2026 Breastfeeding Awareness Month theme.

To further strengthen health and nutrition awareness among mothers, Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials were also distributed to provide them with practical and relevant information on breastfeeding, maternal and child nutrition, and the First 1,000 Days. 📚💛

Through these efforts, we continue to empower mothers with the knowledge and support they need to give their children the best possible start in life.

10/08/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 🤱🌱

Every child deserves a healthy start in life, and every mother deserves the support, care, and encouragement she needs to breastfeed. This August, the Municipal Nutrition Council of Jabonga joins the celebration of National Breastfeeding Awareness Month 2026, highlighting the vital role of breastfeeding in building healthier children, stronger families, and a healthier community.

This year’s celebration carries the theme:

🌿 “Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works.” 🌿

The theme calls on everyone to build on the practices, programs, and support systems that have been proven to help mothers breastfeed successfully. It reminds us that breastfeeding support should not stop after childbirth—it should continue throughout a mother’s breastfeeding journey.

Breastfeeding provides infants with essential nutrients and protective factors that support their growth, development, and immune system. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life provides babies with the nourishment they need during this critical period, while continued breastfeeding together with appropriate complementary foods from six months onward contributes to their continued growth and development.

Breastfeeding also benefits mothers. It is associated with important maternal health benefits, including a reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancers, while also supporting recovery after childbirth. More than nutrition, breastfeeding provides comfort, closeness, and an opportunity to strengthen the bond between mother and child.

However, breastfeeding is not a responsibility that belongs to mothers alone.

A mother needs a continuous support network—from her family, healthcare providers, workplace, barangay, community, and local government. A helping hand at home, accurate information from a health worker, a breastfeeding-friendly workplace, and a community that respects and protects breastfeeding can make a meaningful difference in a mother’s journey.

The Municipal Nutrition Council of Jabonga recognizes that creating a breastfeeding-friendly community requires collective action. Through strengthened nutrition and health programs, continuous education and advocacy, and the cooperation of families, barangays, health and nutrition workers, and other stakeholders, we can help ensure that every mother receives the support she needs and every child gets the healthy beginning they deserve.

This National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, let us not only celebrate breastfeeding but also strengthen the support surrounding every breastfeeding mother.

🤱 Protect breastfeeding. Promote breastfeeding. Support breastfeeding.

🌱 Let us strengthen what works for a sustainable start in life.

Together, let us build a healthier, well-nourished, and breastfeeding-friendly Jabonga. 💚

Happy National Breastfeeding Awareness Month 2026!

30/07/2026

30/07/2026

🌿🎉 Barangay Magsaysay Celebrates the 52nd Nutrition Month | July 22, 2026

The Municipal Nutrition Action Office (MNAO) was honored to participate in the Barangay Magsaysay Nutrition Month Celebration as one of the invited guests. The Municipal Nutrition Action Officer delivered an opening message, emphasizing the importance of nutrition, community participation, and collective action in building healthier families.

The celebration featured meaningful nutrition promotion activities, including a discussion on Pinggang Pinoy by the MNAO, Sir Niel James Galido, and accompanied by the distribution of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials by the BNS, Ma'am Hilda Daleon. The Barangay Health Nurse, Ma'am Sharon Bonotan, also shared an informative discussion on the First 1,000 Days, highlighting the critical window for a child's growth and development.

Adding color and excitement to the celebration were the Best in Costume competition and lively dance performances by the daycare children, showcasing their creativity, confidence, and enthusiasm while promoting the importance of nutrition in a fun and engaging way.

The Municipal Nutrition Action Office extends its gratitude to the Barangay Local Government Unit of Magsaysay, the Barangay Nutrition Committee, daycare workers, parents, and everyone who contributed to the success of this meaningful celebration. Together, we continue to promote healthier communities and work towards better nutrition for every Habonganon.

💚 Sa PPAN, Sama-sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat!
🌱 Nutrisyon at Kalikasan, Ating Pangalagaan!

27/07/2026