National Nutrition Council MIMAROPA Region

According to the European Thyroid Association, World Thyroid Day is observed every year on May 25 to educate people on thyroid diseases and be aware of the symptoms. Test your knowledge and sharpen your mind by guessing the scrambled words related to thyroid health, nutrition, and wellness!

CORRECT ANSWERS:
1. THYROID GLAND
2. IODINE
3. GOITER
4. HORMONE
5. CALCIUM

The thyroid gland is a small butterfly-shaped organ located in the neck that plays a vital role in regulating the body’s metabolism, growth, energy production, and overall health through the release of thyroid hormones such as Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3). To produce these hormones, the body needs iodine, an essential mineral commonly found in iodized salt, seafood, and dairy products. Lack of iodine may lead to goiter, which is the enlargement of the thyroid gland. Thyroid hormones are important because they influence many body functions, including heart rate, digestion, breathing, body temperature, and mental activity. Meanwhile, calcium is another important mineral connected to thyroid health because the thyroid gland helps regulate calcium levels in the body through calcitonin, a hormone involved in maintaining strong bones and teeth. Observing World Thyroid Day reminds everyone of the importance of proper nutrition, early detection, and awareness in preventing thyroid-related diseases and maintaining overall wellness.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐳 # 𝟏𝟑 𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞!
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References:
Professional, C. C. M. (2026, May 19). Thyroid. Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23188-thyroid

𝗠𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗣𝗜 𝗣𝗿𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐓 𝐌𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐏𝐈 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐨

The National Nutrition Council MIMAROPA successfully conducted the Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation Protocol (MELLPI Pro) activities in the Province of Romblon on 26-27 May 2026.

The Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET), composed of Ms. Keren Faye Gaya and Ms. Dianne Abegail Intal of NNC MIMAROPA, together with Ms. Madelyn Altobano of the Nutrition Center of the Philippines (NCP), carried out the desk review and interview with the Provincial Outstanding Local Nutrition Focal Points of Romblon. These include MNAO Morena Rabino of Romblon, Romblon, and BNS Marivic Romano of Brgy. Pili, San Fernando, Romblon.

The team also evaluated the performance of the Barangay Nutrition Committee (BNC) of Pili, San Fernando as the Provincial Outstanding BNC, highlighting the barangay's dedication to strengthening nutrition governance and delivering quality nutrition programs at the grassroots level.

The activity concluded with a fruitful feedbacking conference with both LGUs, further strengthening the support, collaboration, and commitment of their respective Local Nutrition Committees toward achieving better nutrition outcomes for every Romblomanon and realizing Nutrisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat!

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥 𝐏. 𝐋𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐨, 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐥, 𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐨!! 🎉🎂
Wishing you a year full of love and happiness, and may the Lord bless you with all your heart's desires. 💚
All the love from your 𝐍𝐍𝐂 𝐌𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐀 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘!

Happiest birthday to our very own, Project Evaluation Officer I, Al Wincell Y. Quindong!

May your day bloom with happiness, laughter, and beautiful moments as bright as your smile. Wishing you endless adventures, exciting milestones, and all the success your heart desires.

With love and pink-filled wishes from your NNC MIMAROPA Family! 🩷

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 : 𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐓 𝐌𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐀 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐏𝐈 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐨

The Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team – MIMAROPA (RNET-MIMAROPA) carried out the Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI) Pro validation in the Province of Oriental Mindoro on 27–28 May 2026.

MELLPI Pro is a yearly evaluation initiative designed to assess the implementation and effectiveness of local nutrition programs and interventions. Through document reviews and interviews with Local Nutrition Focal Points (LNFPs), the activity examines the quality of nutrition governance, program coordination, and service delivery at the local level. The RNET, composed of representatives from government agencies, academic institutions, and civil society organizations, is mandated to validate and assess local government unit (LGU) nutrition program implementation in line with national nutrition policies and standards.

During this year’s validation visit, the team evaluated Municipal Nutrition Action Officer (MNAO) Dr. Aimee Lyne P. Yumang, MD, MPH, CPC-FP of Gloria, as well as Provincial Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Rizza Gamo of Brgy. Cambunang, Bulalacao. In addition, Brgy. Cambunang underwent assessment for the Regional Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Committee award.

The Regional Evaluation Team is composed of Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator (RNPC) Ma. Eileen Bringas-Blanco, Project Evaluation Officer I Al Wincell Y. Quindong, and Development Management Officer III Malco P. Lamigo of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) – MIMAROPA.

A feedback conference was also conducted with participating LGUs to present and discuss the findings of the validation activities. The session served as a venue to identify operational challenges and gaps affecting the performance of LGUs and LNFPs, while also highlighting innovative and commendable nutrition initiatives implemented across their communities.

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Be a nutrition mover! Join the team of committed, efficient, and hardworking civil servants of National Nutrition Council and contribute to improving the country’s nutrition situation.

Position available: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT III (1 vacancy)
Monthly Salary: Php 69,354.60 (SSL Tranche 3 + 5% Premium)
Employment Status: Contract of Service
Place of Assignment: Office of the Executive Director
Address: National Nutrition Council, 2332 Chino Roces Avenue Extension, Taguig City
Deadline of application: 11 June 2026
For inquiries, send an email to [email protected] and [email protected] with subject: Application for Executive Assistant III

UBE IS THE NEW MATCHA???🤩

Mahigit 200 klase ng ube—mula dark purple hanggang white at rainbow-colored varieties—ang inaalagaan sa germplasm collection ng Philippine Root Crops Research and Training Center, kung saan pinag-aaralan din kung paano naaapektuhan ng soil nutrients ang kalidad at natural na kulay ng ube.

Sa suporta ng DOST-PCAARRD, layunin ng pag-aaral ng team ni Prof. Marlon M. Tambis na mapataas ang produksyon ng quality dark purple ube sa Bohol gamit ang improved planting materials, S&T-based farming practices, at year-round planting strategies upang mas mapalakas ang industriya at kita ng mga magsasaka.
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𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐌. 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐨, 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧, 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐧!! 🎉🎂

Wishing you a year full of love and happiness, and may the Lord bless you with all your heart's desires. 💚

All the love from your 𝐍𝐍𝐂 𝐌𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐀 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘!

Eid al-Adha Mubarak!🌙✨
More than just a feast, may this celebration remind us to share blessings and nourish lives through healthy food, generosity, and care for one another.