Silang RHU Nutrition

National Women’s Month 2026 💜
Theme: “We for Gender Equality & Inclusive Society”

Good nutrition is a right, not a privilege. This Women’s Month, we commit to strengthening nutrition programs that empower women and girls to thrive — because healthy women build healthy families and resilient communities.

Together, we nourish. We empower. We create an inclusive society for all.

| 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐇𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐝 𝐬𝐚 𝟏𝟎𝟐 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐌𝐀

Tumanggap ng traveling allowance mula sa National Nutrition Council ang 62 Barangay Nutrition Scholars ng Bayan ng Silang sa ginanap na distribusyon kahapon ng ika-12 ng Pebrero sa 4th Floor SB Hall, New Municipal Hall sa Silang.

Kasama rin sa tumanggap ang 13 na mula sa Carmona at 27 na mula naman sa GMA. Pinangunahan ng Silang RHU Nutrition, katuwang ang Provincial Nutrition Cluster, ang pamamahagi bilang suporta sa patuloy na serbisyo ng mga BNS sa kanilang komunidad.

The National Nutrition Council (NNC) joins the nation in observing Goiter Awareness Week 2026, an annual campaign aimed at increasing public awareness on Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) and promoting proper nutrition for optimal thyroid health.
Goiter is a preventable condition, primarily caused by inadequate iodine intake, yet it remains a public health concern affecting individuals across all ages. Left unaddressed, iodine deficiency can impair growth, development, and overall well-being.

This year, the NNC calls on individuals, families, communities, and local government units to take proactive action by ensuring adequate iodine intake through the use of iodized salt, consumption of a balanced diet, and regular health check-ups. Strengthening nutrition education and awareness is key to preventing goiter and other iodine deficiency–related disorders.

Together, let us work towards empowering every Filipino to protect their thyroid health and achieve overall wellness, as we support the shared vision of a healthier nation free from preventable nutrition-related conditions

In celebration of Goiter Awareness Week, the Nutrition Office and the BNS & BHW of Balite 2 conducted an awareness activity at the Child Development Center of Barangay Balite 2 with the active participation of parents and guardians. The activity aimed to increase understanding of goiter, its causes, and the importance of proper nutrition in supporting the healthy growth and development of children.

Parents and guardians were reminded that goiter is commonly caused by iodine deficiency and that simple practices—such as using iodized salt and providing nutritious food at home—can help prevent this condition. The activity also emphasized the importance of early awareness and collective responsibility in safeguarding children’s health.

Through this initiative, the Child Development Center strengthened its partnership with families in promoting health awareness and preventive care.

📢 Goiter Awareness Week Celebration 📢

Last January 16, 2025, we successfully conducted the Goiter Awareness Week Celebration at the New RHU Building, Barangay B**a 1, Silang, Cavite. Facilitated by the Nutrition Office, with guest speakers from the Cavite Provincial DOH Office Ms. Maria Dorothy A. Boholst, RND & Ms. Rose Alcala, RND.

The activity was made meaningful through the active participation of our Barangay Nutrition Scholars, who continue to play a vital role in promoting proper nutrition and raising awareness on the prevention of iodine deficiency disorders, including goiter.

Together, we strengthen our commitment to a healthier and well-informed community.