NNC-7 to hold PPAN Service Caravan to celebrate 50th Nutrition month in July

CEBU CITY -- The National Nutrition Council (NNC)-Region VII through the Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC) will hold a PPAN Service Caravan in celebration of the 50^th Nutrition Month regional launching on July 1, 2024 at the City Wing, SM Seaside City Cebu with the theme, “Sa PPAN: Sama-sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat!” (Through PPAN, let’s collaborate on nutrition security for all!)

“NNC7 is encouraging the public to join the regional launching activity and avail the different free nutrition services and show their support to promoting proper nutrition. Every individual has a valuable input in making sure that proper nutrition can be observed in every household which would impact the community as a whole,” NNC7 Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator, Dr. Parolita Mission said.

In her opening message at the NNC7 and Media in Nutrition and Development (MIND-7) press conference on June 20, Mission bared that Nutrition month is an annual campaign established in 1974 by Presidential Decree 491, also known as the Nutrition Act of the Philippines and is celebrated every year in July.

This year’s theme, according to Mission focuses on the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition 2023–2028 that aims to reduce all forms of malnutrition across all life stages, and includes interventions that focus on healthier diets, better practices, and improved access to quality services.

“As we celebrate Nutrition Month this July, it is the time to remind everyone to focus and choose foods wisely to create a healthy eating routine, with the goal of ensuring nutrition security for all Filipinos and it needs collaborative work to execute the (PPAN) 2023–2028),” Mission added. 

Nutrition Month 2024 highlights and activities

According to Mission, this year’s Nutrition Month in July highlights the different services under PPAN and establishing a branded event for the annual campaign through various activities specifically the launching program of the “PPANalo Service Caravan” where participants get the first-hand experience of the services of the various regional government offices, non-government organizations and other nutrition/health partners.

Kicking start the month-long celebration of the golden jubilee of the Nutrition Month in July is a Holy Mass followed with a stickering campaign of Pinggang Pinoy among various food establishments and the Nutri Jingle Contest.

Included in the various events is the launching of the services of the different government agencies, NGOs and partners that are geared towards the stages and phases of life from pregnancy, infancy, pre and school children, adolescents, adulthood and elderly.

There will also be the Punong Barangay Forum to engage local leaders about PPAN; thematic seminars and in-depth educational sessions on healthier diet and better nutrition practices and the posting of streamers and mass delivery of the Nutrition Month pledge and prayer.

A comprehensive social media campaign is mounted throughout the month to include airing of radio plugs, appearances in various media outlets, and the innovative BNS Nutrition School on Line, all designed to spread awareness and promote better nutritional habits throughout the Central Visayas.

“Through the Nutrition Month celebration, we are promoting the adoption of good nutrition habits; increasing access to high-quality nutrition services and enabling mechanisms and enhancing the consumption of healthier foods with the PPAN 2023–2028 promoting nutrition throughout all life stages.  We call and encourage public-private organizations, business, academe, local government units and families to support PPAN as we promote “Nutrisyon Sapat Para sa Lahat,” Mission concluded. 

(Photos: NNC7 FB/Aichiel Basa)

 

 

 

Sen. Imee Marcos to conduct an inquiry into the alleged anti-vaccine propaganda by the US military

LOOK: Sen. Imee Marcos to conduct an inquiry into the alleged anti-vaccine propaganda by the US military during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Senator Imee Marcos filed a Resolution on June 18, 2024 directing the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation into the alleged anti-vaccine propaganda by the military of the United States of America during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Senator Marcos says the reported anti-vax and misinformation campaigns gravely threaten national security issues and public health.

The Senator says there is a need to verify if indeed the alleged campaigns were orchestrated by the U.S. military and, if in the affirmative, "determine the ramifications of the actions of the U.S. Military, any potential breach of international law by the [USA] and the possible legal recourse available to the Philippines.”

Tambuli celebrates Phil. Independence Day with heirloom dishes from Iloilo and Pampanga

CEBU CITY – Tambuli Seaside Resort and Spa celebrated the 126^th Philippines Independence Day, June 12, 2024 with heirloom dishes dubbed as #CooksJournal, a buffet featuring select favorite Filipino dishes from Iloilo by Maria Luisa Saludes Camiña of Camiña Balay nga Bato, and from Pampanga by Chef Howard "Howie" Dizon of Diosdado Restaurant held at the Tambuli Grand Ballroom with media friends, content creators and special guests.

Tambuli Seaside Resort and Spa general manager, Estrella Eya Shrimski welcomed the guests to this unique culinary experience by bringing the northern and southern regions of the archipelago to stir and share its well-loved cuisine at Tambuli Seaside Resort and Spa.

“A COOK’S JOURNAL is a feast of heritage on a plate to be served from the culinary icons of lloilo and Pampanga represented by Ms. Maria Luisa Minviluz Saludes Camiña of Avanceña-Camiña Balay nga Bato; and Chef Howard "Howie" Dizon of Diosdado Restaurant respectively and we are inspired and happy to bring this to our resort. Bon Appetit,” Shrimski said.

Feature dishes include Bulanglang, Asadong Matwa, Lapu-Lapu with Mayonesa, Pancit Molo, Guimaras Manga Pasta, Manok Maanyag Sang Sibunag, and Pork Binuog; with desserts including ube halaya, puto-sikwate and more.

A COOK'S JOURNAL is definitely a chance to taste and savor authentic Iloilo and Pampanga cuisines all in one gastronomic celebration and sharing delicious heirloom recipes that have made these culinary destinations unique, and popularly frequented by both regular patrons and traveling tourists.

The food promotion here at the Tambuli Seaside Resort and Spa runs from June 12 to 30, 2024 starting with an Independence Day Lunch Buffet from 11:30 AM to 2pm at Php1,800.00 net/Person if buffet only; or at Php2,500.00 if availing the Day Use Package.

The special dishes from A COOK'S JOURNAL are available daily at Café Hojas until June 30, 2024 and for reservations, call 032-2360888, 0919-0654368 and 0968-8612971 or email ecabanero@tambuliresort.com. (Photos: MBCNewman/Tambuli)

 

Corella MNC continuously empowers its nutrition workers

TAGBILARAN CITY -- The Corella Municipal Nutrition Committee (MNC) continuously equips and empowers its barangay volunteer nutrition workers with capability-building activities this year that include Child Growth Standard (CGS) refresher course and orientation session on the Phil. Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (PIMAM) attended by eight Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) and 64 Barangay Health Workers (BHWs).

According to the National Nutrition Council (NNC-7), the CGS is a course intended primarily for health care providers who measure and assess the growth of children or who supervise these activities. It teaches the workers how to measure weight, length, and height, how to interpret growth indicators, investigate causes of growth problems and counsel caregivers.

PIMAM on the other hand, is a training that focuses on the implementation and expansion of quality of treatment of children suffering from the most severe and acute forms of undernutrition and develop their skills, knowledge and attitude required to provide quality services for undernourished children, NNC-7 said.

According to Gemma Inquito of the Corella Municipal Nutrition Committee that the BNSs deliver basic nutrition and related services including monitoring of height and weight measurement and nutrition assessment using mid upper arm circumference (MUAC), and in identifying malnourished children in the barangay. They are assisted by the BHW and other members of the Barangay Nutrition Committee.

Committee on Health Maria Asuncion Daquio, in her message, emphasized that health and nutrition workers should have the essential skills and knowledge to do the tasks expected of them.

Part of the training and orientation was going through the basic steps on how to identify malnourished children, demonstration and return demonstration on weight, height, and MUAC measurement.

Interpreting growth indicators and plotting of growth charts and role play as a counselor and as a mother; information on how to identify severe and acute cases were also included in the sessions and more information on how to acquaint them on food commodities to give and introducing the forms to be used in the treatment of the patients. (Photos: NNC7/Sarah Belle Bitasolo)