Mandaluyong City Nutrition Committee

🌸💖 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗮! 👩‍👧‍👦🥗

Sa bawat inang walang sawang nag-aaruga, naghahanda ng masustansyang pagkain, at nagsisig**ong malusog at masaya ang kanilang pamilya—kami po ay taos-pusong nagpupugay sa inyo. 💚

Kayo ang unang g**o ng tamang nutrisyon at kalusugan sa tahanan. Sa bawat baon, bawat paalala na kumain ng gulay, at bawat sakripisyong ginagawa araw-araw, naipapakita ninyo ang tunay na pagmamahal ng isang ina.

Maraming salamat sa inyong tiyaga, malasakit, at walang kapantay na pag-aaruga. Mabuhay ang lahat ng Nanay na patuloy na nagsisilbing ilaw at lakas ng bawat tahanan! 🌷✨

𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐃 | 𝐌𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐏𝐈 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲

The Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team – National Capital Region (RNET-NCR) conducted its Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI) Pro visit and Operation Timbang (OPT) Plus Data Quality Check in Mandaluyong City.

Present during the visit are Mayor Carmelita “Menchie” Abalos, City Nutrition Action Officer (CNAO) Emily Detaro, City Nutrition Program Coordinator (CNPC) Teresa Delos Reyes, outstanding BNS Estephanie Bengua, City Health Officer Dr. Arnold Abalos, Medical Nutritition Program Coordinator Dr. Lourlie Hernandez, and other members of the City Nutrition Committee (CNC).

Members of the RNET present during the visit include NPC Milagros Elisa Federizo (NNC-NCR), NO II Samantha Claire More (NNC-NCR), PDO I Charlene Malabanan (NNC-NCR), Ms. Edelyn Bonsol (DOH-MMCHD), Ms. Angel Baylosis (DOH-MMCHD), and Ms. Glenda Domingo (TESDA-NCR).

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮—𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼

Behind every number is a child at risk of delayed growth and development.

In 2025, 1.62% of children under five or those aged 0–59 months are stunted.
This means thousands still need our attention.

The good news? Stunting is preventable.

Start early:
• Exclusive breastfeeding
• Proper complementary feeding
• Consistent care in the first 1,000 days

Every child deserves a strong start. Act now.

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𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗹𝘂𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲

𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐍: Noong Abril 21, 2026, ang Taiwan Fund for Children and Families na kinatawan nina Branch Director na si Ms. Hsiao Fen Tsai (Mandy), Branch Supervisor na si Ms. Yi Hui Tseng, at Program Social Worker na si Ms. Wiljane Mae Agapay, at ang Mandaluyong City Nutrition Office na kinatawan ng ating City Medical Nutrition Coordinator na si Dr. Lourlie B. Hernandez, City Nutrition Program Coordinator na si Ms. Teresa A. Delos Reyes, Nutritionist-Dietitian II na si Ms. Rhea G. Zulueta-Gutierrez, at Nutritionist-Dietitian I na si Ms. Angelu Louise C. Melgar-Santos, ay lumagda sa isang Memorandum of Understanding bilang suporta sa Early Childhood Development (ECD) Program ng TFCF Philippine Branch Office. ✨

Ang MOU ay nagtatatag ng isang ugnayang pakikipagtulungan para sa epektibong pagpapatupad ng 2026 ECD Program sa Barangay Addition Hills na makikinabang ang 80 na sinusuportahang bata (edad 0–5) at kanilang mga magulang. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🩷

𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐢𝐡𝐚𝐧, 𝐀𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧!🌸💜

Naging mas makulay at makabuluhan ang pagdiriwang ng 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 sa pagbibigay ng kaalaman at saya para sa ating mga kababaihan. Nakiisa ang Nutrition Division sa pagbabahagi ng tamang nutrisyon gamit ang gabay ng Pinggang Pinoy, na tumutulong sa pagbuo ng balanseng pagkain para sa araw-araw na kalusugan.

Hindi lamang ito basta lecture dahil sinamahan din ng mga interaktibong laro na tunay na kinaaliwan ng mga kalahok habang natututo ng mahahalagang kaalaman tungkol sa wastong nutrisyon. Masayang pagkatuto, dagdag kaalaman, at inspirasyon para sa mas malusog na pamumuhay ang hatid ng aktibidad na ito.

Para sa bawat babae na patuloy na nag-aalaga sa pamilya at komunidad, panahon naman para alagaan ang sariling kalusugan. 💪💚

Batay sa datos ng National Nutrition Council-NCR na Operation Timbang Plus, ang Mandaluyong City ang may pinakamababang bilang na kaso ng pagkabansot sa Metro Manila sa mga batang edad 0-5.

Pagpapakita lamang po ito na epektibo ang implementasyon ng mga programang pangkalusugan na ibinababa ng ating lokal na pamahalaan. Patuloy po nating isusulong ang kahalagahan ng wastong nutrisyon para sa isang malusog at masiglang kinabukasan ng mga batang Mandaleño.

BILANG NG PAGKABANSOT SA METRO MANILA

Nangunguna ang Lungsod ng Maynila sa paglaganap ng pagkabansot sa edad na 0-5 sa Metro Manila, batay sa datos ng Operation Timbang Plus.

𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐍: Nitong Marso 19, 2026, isinagawa sa Barangay Barangka Itaas ang 𝗢𝗣𝗧 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 kung saan sama-samang sinig**o ng ating mga health at nutrition workers na ang bawat record ay tama, kumpleto, at napapanahon. Hindi man ito laging napapansin, malaking bahagi ito sa pagtiyak na ang bawat batang nasusukat at bawat pamilyang naaabot ay nabibigyan ng nararapat na serbisyo. 💙

Ang maayos na datos ang nagsisilbing pundasyon ng mas epektibong programa. Sa likod ng bawat numero ay ang layuning makapaghatid ng mas maayos, mas mabilis, at mas makabuluhang tulong para sa komunidad. ✨

𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐍𝐀𝐍: Matagumpay na naisagawa ang 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 (𝗕𝗡𝗦) 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺 nitong Marso 16, 2026. Ito ay isang mahalagang hakbang upang masukat ang kaalaman, kakayahan, at kahandaan ng ating mga BNS sa patuloy na paglilingkod sa komunidad. Ipinakita ng bawat kalahok ang kanilang dedikasyon sa pagsusulong ng wastong nutrisyon at kalusugan sa bawat barangay. 💕

Isang pagpupugay sa ating mga BNS! Kayo ang tunay na nutrition champions ng komunidad. Patuloy nating palakasin ang kaalaman para sa mas malusog na kinabukasan ng bawat Mandaleño. 👏

𝐍𝐍𝐂-𝐍𝐂𝐑 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐎𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦, 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
The National Nutrition Council – National Capital Region (NNC-NCR), led by Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Milagros Elisa Federizo, along with City and Municipal Nutrition Program Coordinators (C/MNPCs) in Metro Manila and Regional Nutrition Committee member, Ms. Marlene Viray-Navarro of the Grace Family Helper Project, participated in the World Obesity Day Philippine Forum held on March 13, 2026, at the Marco Polo Hotel in Ortigas, Pasig City.
The forum, themed “8 𝑩𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝑶𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚,” highlighted urgent actions to prevent obesity in communities. Speakers emphasized the need to promote healthier food environments, strengthen evidence-based policies, and sustain collaboration among stakeholders.
Obesity continues to be a growing public health concern affecting people of all ages. According to the 2023 National Nutrition Survey (NNS) of the Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI), 19.1% of school-age children aged 5-10 years old in NCR are overweight or obese, higher than the national prevalence of 12.9%. Experts stressed that early prevention is crucial and requires supportive food environments, nutrition education, and accessible health and nutrition services.
Local governments play a vital role in creating healthier communities. During Session 3: Strengthening Communities from the Ground Up: LGU and Barangay Successes in Obesity Prevention, local leaders shared how policies, programs, and multisectoral collaboration can help communities adopt healthier lifestyles. Ms. Jennily Capalaran, City Nutrition Action Officer of Pasig City, highlighted initiatives such as the “𝙒𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩-𝘼-𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙪𝙩𝙚, 𝙂𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙬 𝘽𝙪𝙡𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩” program, which encourages students in public elementary schools to engage in short bouts of physical activity. Public spaces like float parks, recognized in the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge 2025–2026, also provide residents with opportunities for physical activity. Pasig City has also strengthened nutrition policies through 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗡𝗼. 𝟱𝟰, 𝘀.𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮, which sets guidelines for registering sari-sari stores, and 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗡𝗼. 𝟭𝟰, 𝘀.𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟲, which amended the city’s Salt Iodization Program to improve access to fortified and healthier foods.
Meanwhile, Dr. Olive Esquivias, the City Nutrition Action Officer of Quezon City, shared how the Quezon City Health Department promotes healthier diets in schools and workplaces. The city is implementing Phase 1 of 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗡𝗼. 𝗦𝗣-𝟯𝟮𝟱𝟰, 𝘀.𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, which mandates calorie labeling in restaurants and food establishments, with Phases 2 and 3 scheduled for December 2026 and 2027. Community initiatives such as barangay and school gardens, parent education programs, and public health installations, like the Health Totem at the Quezon City Memorial Circle, further encourage healthier behaviors.
Both cities emphasized that addressing obesity requires strong multisectoral collaboration, active engagement of barangays, and sustained community-based programs. CNAO Capalaran and CNAO Esquivias noted that behavior change takes time and that families need continuous guidance and support. Transparency, accountability, and incentive-based participation were also highlighted to ensure programs remain effective and responsive to community needs.
During the open forum session, NPC Federizo underscored the importance of the First 1,000 Days, stressing that proper nutrition and care during this critical period give children a healthier start in life and help reduce their risk of obesity later on.
As part of the forum, NNC-NCR, through NPC Federizo, signed the Commitment Wall, reaffirming its continued commitment to promoting healthy nutrition, especially in the First 1000 Days, supporting local governments, and encouraging community-based efforts to prevent obesity.
Addressing obesity requires sustained commitment and united action from government agencies, non-government organizations, local leaders, schools, health professionals, families, and communities. By strengthening policies, promoting healthier food environments, expanding social and behavior-change communication, and supporting active lifestyles, stakeholders can work together to help individuals adopt healthier habits and build communities where healthy choices are easier and more accessible for all.


Written by Nutrition Officer II Jim Andrei Victoria and RNPC Milagros Elisa Federizo