National Nutrition Council Bicol

The National Nutrition Council (NNC) supports the Department of Health’s (DOH) advisory reminding the public to remain vigilant against hantaviruses and other rodent-borne diseases through proper sanitation, food safety, and preventive health practices.

While there are currently no confirmed cases of hantavirus in the Philippines, maintaining clean surroundings and observing proper hygiene remain important in reducing health risks associated with rodent infestation and environmental contamination.

The NNC also encourages the public to follow the Pinggang Pinoy food guide by consuming balanced meals consisting of Go, Grow, and Glow foods in appropriate portions. Staying properly hydrated, maintaining an active lifestyle, and making healthy food choices are likewise important in promoting overall health and well-being, especially during the summer season.

To help prevent rodent-borne diseases:

- Keep homes and surroundings clean
- Store food and water properly
- Practice proper waste disposal
- Avoid direct contact with rodent droppings and nesting materials
- Wear gloves and face masks when cleaning potentially contaminated areas
- Disinfect contaminated surfaces before sweeping or wiping to minimize airborne particles

Individuals experiencing symptoms such as fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headache, or difficulty breathing following possible exposure to rodents are advised to seek immediate medical consultation.

By keeping our surroundings clean, practicing proper hygiene, and making healthy lifestyle and food choices, we can all contribute to preventing disease and promoting safer and healthier communities.

𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐨 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭

𝙇𝙞𝙜𝙖𝙤 𝘾𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝘼𝙡𝙗𝙖𝙮 — The National Nutrition Evaluation Team (NNET) arrived in Ligao City to conduct the 1st-Year Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition (CROWN) Maintenance Validation Visit, a three-day assessment that will evaluate the city's sustained implementation of nutrition programs and initiatives in 2025.

The NNET is composed of Ms. Llana Angela C. Mata of the National Nutrition Council–Nutrition Surveillance Division, Ms. Emmalyn T. Tugas of the Department of Health–Disease Prevention and Control Bureau, and Mr. Melvar A. Royeras of the Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines. The team will conduct the validation visit from June 2 to 4, 2026.

Assisted by NNC Bicol Project Development Officer I Sofia Athena C. Alaiza, the team was welcomed yesterday by the Ligao City Nutrition Committee (CNC) and paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Mayor Fernando V. Gonzales.

Afterward, the team began its desk review of documents and records related to the implementation of nutrition programs. The validation continued today with a visit to the Paulba Communal Garden to further assess the city's nutrition-related interventions and community-based initiatives. The NNET is expected to provide its initial feedback and observations on the third day of the visit.

NNC Bicol continues to support Ligao City through the technical assistance and guidance it has provided since the start of the year. As the validation progresses, the region remains hopeful that the city's commitment to nutrition governance and service delivery will once again be recognized.

Break a leg, Ligaoeños!

Written by: PDO I Alaiza and RNPC Francia






City Government of Ligao

𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥 𝐑𝐍𝐂 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Legazpi City | Two key resolutions highlighting multi-sectoral collaboration were approved during the 1st Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC) Meeting for CY 2026 held on May 27, 2026 through a hybrid format, with participants joining both onsite at La Piazza Hotel and Convention Center, Legazpi City, and virtually via Zoom.

Presided over by Bicol RNC Chair Dra. Rosa Maria B. Rempillo of DOH Bicol CHD and organized by NNC Bicol, the meeting convened representatives from Bicol University, the Departments of the Interior and Local Government, Agriculture, Social Welfare and Development, Science and Technology, Budget and Management, Trade and Industry, Philippine Information Agency, Food and Drug Administration, Commission on Population and Development, Philippine Coconut Authority, Kabataan Kontra Droga at Terorismo (KKDAT), and Dios Mabalos Po Foundation, Inc.

Among the highlights of the meeting was the approval of RNC Resolution Nos. 1 and 2 Series of 2026, supporting the Barangay Integrated Development Approach for Nutrition Improvement (BIDANI) and adopting and approving PuroKalusugan, as Bicol RNC Convergence Projects.

The Committee was likewise updated on key nutrition programs and initiatives, including the 2026 Nutrition Month Celebration, Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI Pro) and Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony, Operation Timbang Plus and Data Quality Check, Learning Hub for Enhanced and Revitalized Nutrition (LHEARN), Nutrition Shepherding Project, Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Program (PMNP), and the results of the policy review of the Regional Nutrition Committee Resolution on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Support Groups.

With the adoption of BIDANI and PuroKalusugan as Bicol RNC Convergence Projects, the Committee takes a significant step toward strengthening coordinated action at the regional and local levels.

🎉 Congratulations to our former TKDSP Staff on your appointment as Nutrition Officer III of the National Nutrition Council – Negros Island Region!

We are proud of your achievement and wish you success as you take on this new journey.

Congratulations and best wishes!

𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

May 25, 2026 | A coordinative meeting was held with the San Ramon Elementary School Alumni Association, Inc. (SRESAA), represented by its President, Dr. Erme A. Pasion, together with key officials from the Local Government Unit of Claveria, including Municipal Health Officer Dr. Imee B. Azares, Municipal Nutrition Action Officer Clandestine Joy Tugay, and DOH HRH-Midwife Jovenar D. Mon.

Facilitated by NPC Meren Francia of NNC Bicol, the meeting focused on the proposed "Angat Kalusugan ng Batang San Ramon" project, which seeks to enhance the health and nutritional well-being of children in San Ramon. Stakeholders discussed potential areas of collaboration and explored strategies to ensure the project's successful implementation and sustained impact on the community.

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Kaya tulad ni Sharmaine, gawing bahagi ng araw-araw na pagkain ang prutas at gulay para sa mas malusog na pangangatawan!

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𝐵𝑖𝑐𝑜𝑙 𝑅𝑁𝐸𝑇 𝑖𝑛 𝐴𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛: 𝐴𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐿𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑁𝑢𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑔𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠

𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐏𝐈 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

14 May 2026 | The Bicol Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) conducts its Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI) in Iriga City.

The Bicol RNET was composed of Ms. Erlinda Enaje from the Philippine Information Agency; Ms. Christine B. Espiritu from the Department of Health Bicol Center for Health and Development; Ms. Marissa B. Batalla from the Department of Agriculture V; Ms. Gina Texon from the Department of Social Welfare and Development V, Ms. Mia Panimdim from the Camarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges; Ms. Jeena Sandra M. De Hitta from Partido State University; Ms. Aileen D. Calayo, Ms. Juliet P. Julia and Ms. Carissa Masakayan from the Provincial Department of Health – Camarines Sur; and Ms. Catalina Austria from the Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines – Camarines Sur Chapter. NNC Bicol Nutrition Officers Kea Cathryn Euste and Danna Lou Regondola, were also part of the team..

The performance of the Local Government Unit (LGU) and Local Nutrition Focal Points (LNFPs)— City Nutrition Program Coordinator Ms. Kristy R. Flotildes, and City Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar Ms. Cyrine M. Ampongan from Barangay San Vicente Sur, was evaluated. The activity provided a comprehensive assessment of nutrition program implementation and the performance of the LNFPs, ensuring that strategies are effectively implemented and responsive to community needs.

The evaluation consisted of desk reviews, interviews with the LNFPs, and feedbacking of initial results. The RNET facilitated the process and provided valuable insights and recommendations to further strengthen program implementation.

This year, the RNET also noted good practices of the city, most notably, the improvement in the nutritional status of children 0-59 months old and school children from Grades 1-6.

Honorable Mayor Rex C. Oliva, Honorable Vice Mayor Edsel S. Dimaiwat, City Councilor on Education Honorable Jor-El O. Caayao, City Nutrition Action Officer Dr. Ronald G. Pereña and all the members of the City Nutrition Committee were present during the monitoring, showing unified support and shared responsibility to the City’s efforts towards ensuring nutrition for all Irigueños. Their presence serves as a testament to the City’s commitment to their slogan, "Uda Mawatak, Uda Matagak” (No one is left behind).

The Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI) Pro is part of the monitoring and evaluation system of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition and is conducted annually.

The RNET continues to conduct this monitoring activity this year, reinforcing collaborative efforts toward the shared vision of “Nutrisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat.”