City of Manila-Nutrition Coordinating Committee

✨ The National Nutrition Council – NCR together with the Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) conducted the MELLPI Pro evaluation of the City of Manila’s 2025 nutrition programs on May 13, 2026, at the MHD Conference Room. Present during the activity were OIC-City Health Officer Dr. Grace Padilla, Designated CNAO Dr. Paz Genevieve Herrera, Head of Nutrition Section Ms. Maria Christy Cawas, District Nutritionist-Dietitians, and Outstanding BNS Jhev Deala.
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𝐍𝐌𝐈𝐒 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐂𝐑

The National Nutrition Council (NNC) Central Office, in partnership with Organic Intelligence Consulting Inc., conducted a two-day rollout training for the Nutrition Management Information System (NMIS) on April 29–30, 2026, at La Breza Hotel in Diliman, Quezon City. The training was facilitated by resource persons from the NNC Central Office, Ms. Aubrey Manalo and Mr. Marc Daniel Torzar, and from Organic Intelligence Consulting Inc., Mr. Vino Dolores, Ms. Nancy Samonte, and Mr. Jhonmi Orticio.

The NNC-NCR, led by Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator (RNPC) Milagros Elisa Federizo, joined twenty-three (23) participants in the training. The activity brought together representatives from sixteen (16) local government units (LGUs) in the National Capital Region. Marikina City will join the online training to be conducted by NNC at a later date. Also in attendance were Nutrition Officer II Samantha Claire More, Nutrition Officer II Jim Andrei Victoria, and Project Development Officer I Charlene Malabanan.

RNPC Federizo warmly welcomed all participants. In her message, she emphasized that reliable information is at the core of every effective nutrition program. When data is accurate, timely, and well analyzed, it leads to better decisions, better targeting, and ultimately better nutrition outcomes for our communities. “The NMIS Training is an opportunity to align our understanding, standardize our processes, and sharpen our skills in managing nutrition information at the local level,” RNPC Federizo said. She encouraged everyone to actively engage, ask questions, and share their experiences, as each person plays a critical role in making our nutrition programs more effective and data-driven.

The training introduced the Nutrition Management Information System (NMIS), a web-based tool that consolidates nutrition information from various local government units (LGUs). Developed as a simplified alternative to the multiple Excel-based databases currently maintained by the Nutrition Surveillance Division (NSD), the system streamlines the collection, management, and reporting of administrative and nutrition-related data on a single, unified platform. The NMIS aims to address the limitations of fragmented manual database submissions by improving data integration, reducing redundancy, and enhancing overall efficiency.

The two-day training featured modules on key administrative components of the system, including LGU profiles, the Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation Protocol (MELLPI Pro), local nutrition committee functionality, and anthropometric equipment inventory. Participants received hands-on experience navigating the system, encoding and updating data, and generating data-driven insights through infographics, tables, graphs, and interactive dashboards that can be used by policymakers, program implementers, and the general public.

Through this initiative, the NNC strengthens its commitment to evidence-based planning and decision-making, resulting in more effective and responsive nutrition programs that advance “Nutrisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat.”



Written by NO II Samantha Claire More & RNPC Milagros Elisa Federizo

The Manila Health Department - Nutrition Section proudly participated in the Department of Health – Metro Manila Center for Health Development workshop, “Enhancing Local Monitoring of Stunting Prevalence and Trend: A Capacity Building Workshop for LGUs.” held last April 29-30, 2026, at Hortz Hotel and Resort, Tagaytay City.

This initiative strengthens our commitment to evidence-based nutrition governance, empowering local government units to improve monitoring systems, enhance data-driven interventions, and advance strategies in addressing child stunting for healthier communities.

Together, we continue working toward a stronger, healthier, and more nutrition-secure Manila.

🌱 Fuel for growth.
⭐ Liquid gold.
💫 A mother’s magic touch.

Breastfeeding is nature’s perfect recipe—easy to digest, packed with essential nutrients, and rich in immunity-boosting antibodies. It's a living, dynamic source of nourishment that evolves to meet a baby's unique needs at every stage.

And let’s not forget: breastfeeding benefits moms, too! Let's continue to support and champion and the incredible women who make it possible! 🤱💪❤️

Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) from Districts 1–6 of the City of Manila successfully participated in the MELLPI Pro city-level evaluation. This reflects their strong commitment to delivering quality nutrition services and promoting healthier communities across Manila. 💚💙

The Manila Health Department – Nutrition Section participated in PuroKalusugan Day: Hatid Y.A.K.A.P., Hatid Serbisyo held at the DOH Central Gymnasium on April 16, 2026. During the activity, the Nutrition Section provided nutrition counseling services to jeepney drivers and farmers, focusing on promoting balanced diets, proper meal planning, and healthy lifestyle practices. This initiative aimed to support these hardworking sectors by addressing their nutritional needs and raising awareness on the importance of maintaining good health despite the demands of their daily work.

Mommies, tandaan natin na ang bawat hakbang ng pangangalaga ay pundasyon para sa panghabambuhay na kalusugan ni baby.

I-save ang checklist na ito at dalhin ang ‘Nanay at Baby Booklet’ sa bawat check-up bilang gabay upang mas masiguro ang kaligtasan at kalusugan mo at ni baby. ✅

Celebrating the strength, leadership, and dedication of women this Women’s Month 💜✨

The Manila Health Department – Nutrition Section proudly recognizes our inspiring women leaders and hardworking Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) who continue to be at the forefront of advancing nutrition and public health in our communities.

Your tireless service in the communities continue to create meaningful impact in improving the health and nutrition of Manila’s families. You are true champions of public health and empowered women making a difference every day. 🌱👩‍⚕️

Happy Women’s Month! 💐

Ngayong araw ng session, ipinasa natin ang isang resolusyon:

“A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE MANILA HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO IMPLEMENT ORDINANCE NO. 8446, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE MANILA MENU NUTRITION LABELING ORDINANCE OF 2015.”

Labing-isang taon na ang nakalipas mula nang maipasa ang ordinansang ito sa Konseho ng Maynila, ngunit hindi pa rin ito ganap na naipapatupad. Sa pamamagitan ng resolusyong ito, hinihikayat natin ang Manila Health Department na ipatupad ang mandato nito at ilabas ang kinakailangang Implementing Rules and Regulations upang mapakinabangan ito ng mga Batang Maynila.

Ayon sa pag-aaral ng Food and Nutrition Research Institute ng Department of Science and Technology, 4 sa bawat 10 Filipino adults at 1 sa bawat 10 school-age children ay overweight o obese. Sa Maynila, 19.2% ng adolescents at 30% ng elderly ang overweight.

Ang sobrang timbang ay nagdudulot ng mas mataas na panganib ng mga sakit tulad ng Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, at Hypertension. Isang simpleng hakbang para makatulong sa pag-iwas dito ay ang pagbibigay ng malinaw na nutrition information sa mga menu upang makagawa ng mas healthy na food choices ang ating mga kababayan.

Para sa mas malinaw na impormasyon sa nutrisyon. Para sa mas malusog na Maynila.

𝐒𝐀 𝐓𝐑𝐔 𝐁𝐀 𝐧𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬? 🩷

Madalas nating marinig na mas “healthy” daw ang pink salt kasi meron itong mga trace minerals gaya ng iron, magnesium, potassium, at iba pa.
Ngunit, TOTOO BA ITO?
📌 May mga trace minerals ang Himalayan salt.
📌 𝗦𝗼𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀 — measured in parts per million.
📌 𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘁 para maka-contribute nang significant sa daily nutrient needs mo.
Para makakuha ng meaningful minerals from pink salt, kailangan mong kumain ng sobrang daming asin, na mas lalong makakataas ng blood pressure mo.
🫀 For heart health, ang mas mahalaga ay:
✔ 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲
✔ 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗯𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀
✔ 𝗠𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗮𝘀, 𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘆, 𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗳𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 (𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼, 𝗗𝗔𝗦𝗛 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁 👀)
𝙃𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙮 𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙮𝙤𝙣 — 𝙠𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙞 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙖𝙢𝙞 𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙤. 💚

𝐒𝐀 𝐓𝐑𝐔 𝐁𝐀 𝐧𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐡𝐢𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐬? 🩷

Madalas nating marinig na mas “healthy” daw ang pink salt kasi meron itong mga trace minerals gaya ng iron, magnesium, potassium, at iba pa.

Ngunit, TOTOO BA ITO?
📌 May mga trace minerals ang Himalayan salt.
📌 𝗦𝗼𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗶𝘁 𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀 — measured in parts per million.
📌 𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘁 para maka-contribute nang significant sa daily nutrient needs mo.

Para makakuha ng meaningful minerals from pink salt, kailangan mong kumain ng sobrang daming asin, na mas lalong makakataas ng blood pressure mo.

🫀 For heart health, ang mas mahalaga ay:
✔ 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲
✔ 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗯𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀
✔ 𝗠𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗮𝘀, 𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘆, 𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗳𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 (𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼, 𝗗𝗔𝗦𝗛 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁 👀)

𝙃𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙮 𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙮𝙤𝙣 — 𝙠𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙞 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙙𝙖𝙢𝙞 𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙤. 💚