20/10/2026
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19 October 2026, Cagayan de Oro City โ Regional leaders of the Nutrition Action Officers Association of the Philippines Northern Mindanao (NAOPA NM) Inc. held their second semestral meeting last 9 October 2026 at De Luxe Hotel, this city. Presided by City Nutrition Action Officer Hazel P. Dondonayos, Chapter President, eight (8) other officers and representatives discussed remaining priorities for CY 2026, and further ways forward for CY 2027.
Among the line items discussed was the creation of a Technical Working Group tasked to revise the position papers on institutionalizing plantilla position for NAOs and strengthening the Barangay Nutrition Scholars Program. These position papers will further the advocacy of the regional associations in Northern Mindanao for stronger local nutrition programs and service providers.
The group also discussed their current financial status, following the conduct of the 2026 Regional NAOs Conference and General Assembly last 19-20 August 2026. Having elected a new chapter treasurer, the NAOPA NM Inc. will proceed to coordinate with their bookkeeper to comply with reportorial documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Bureau of Internal Revenue and bank of choice for opening of their account.
Aside from completing the position papers and financial requirements, the association will also conduct an outreach activity within the year in El Salvador City as part of their corporate social responsibility.
For CY 2027, the officers will pursue its second region-wide Nutrition Forum and Fun Run in Cagayan de Oro City after its successful launching in 2025. This will be opened to Provincial, City, Municipal and Barangay nutrition workers and running enthusiasts. Meanwhile, the annual NAOs Conference and General Assembly is set to happen in April 2027 in Camiguin Province, and a Benchmarking activity to a performing NAOPA regional association is being considered by fourth quarter in 2027.
The National Nutrition Council Regional Nutrition Office X remains committed in assisting the association through technical support and capacity development for more responsive and competent NAOs across Northern Mindanao.
(Nutrition Officer III Sheena Marie T. Abellanosa / [email protected] / 09631091098)