Nutritionist-Dietitian Deployment Program - Bukidnon

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | Regional Director of the Department of Health CHD-NM, Dr. Sulpicio Henry M. Legaspi, Jr. emphasizes working together to end malnutrition and ensure that children are healthy and adequately nourished.

Director Legaspi presided over the 2nd Semester Joint Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC), Regional Technical Working Group (RTWG), and Regional Nutrition Cluster (RNCl) Meeting held last 18 October 2024 at The VIP Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.

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𝗢𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Last week, I presided over the Regional Nutrition Council meeting, and I’m pleased to note that the National Nutrition Council (NNC) is fully committed to addressing the problem of malnutrition. It was emphasized that the issue of stunted growth is not due to genetics, but primarily to the lack of proper nutrition.

At present, many agencies are securing funds as part of their mandates to help address malnutrition, therefore aligning our initiatives to the pressing health problem would enhance efficiency in serving the entire region and lead to better health outcomes.

As we share resources with these various agencies, 𝗹𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, ensuring the health and well-being of the Filipino community.

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𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐝 𝐬𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐤𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚 | Gilunsad sa Dakbayan sa Valencia ang programang Bakuna Eskwela sa pagpangulo sa Department of Health (DOH) uban sa suporta sa Department of Education, Provincial Health Office, ug City Health Office (CHO), Oktubre 7, 2024.

October 1-2, 2024
📍Barangay Nutrition Action Plan (BNAP) 2025 Formulation Workshop at LGU Cabanglasan

The Barangay Nutrition Committee (BNC) from the 14 barangays of Cabanglasan Bukidnon underwent a two-day BNAP formulation workshop, wherein participants were guided on how to craft their BNAP step by step. The invited BNC members in each barangay are the (1) Kagawad on Health, (2) Barangay Treasurer and (3) Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs).
Sessions taken were the following:
Session 1: Why Invest in Nutrition
Session 2: What is NPM
Session 3: How to formulate the BNAP (Nutrition Situation Analysis)
Session 4: How to formulate the BNAP (Workplan)
Session 5: How to fund your BNAP
Session 6: How to implement the BNAP
Session 7: How to monitor and evaluate the BNAP
Session 8: Re-planning

This BNAP formulation workshop is just one out of the many capacity development activities initiated by the Municipal Nutrition Committee (MNC) of the said LGU, spearheaded by Mayor Lo**ta N. Bullecer and with the full support and assistance of the Municipal Nutrition Action Officer (MNAO) Ma'am Elsa H. Cabangisan.

The invited Resource Persons who also facilitated the workshop are the following:
1. Rebecca R. Hibaya, RND- NO III, PHO
2. Rona Myrrh T. Laping, RND- ND I, PHO
3. Mitzi D. Espuerta, RND- ND, PHO
4. Genelyn A. Esquillo, RND- ND II, PDOHO

For the ways forward, all barangays should submit their BNAP 2025 as soon as approved with budget to the nutrition office with resolution adopting the BNAP CY 2025.

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐍𝐂'𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠

16-18 September 2024 |𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞
📌ABC Hall, Municipal Building, Don Carlos, Bukidnon

The Don Carlos Municipal Nutrition Office, in coordination with the National Nutrition Council Region X, Provincial Health Office- Bukidnon, and Provincial DOH Office - Bukidnon facilitated a Nutrition Program Management Training for the Municipal Nutrition Committee at ABC Hall, Municipal Building, Don Carlos, Bukidnon.

Last 16-18 September 2024, the MNC gathered for an enriching Nutrition Program Management Training designed to enhance our community's approach to food and nutrition. Over three days, participants engaged in comprehensive modules that covered essential topics for effective program management.

Module Highlights:

𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: We kicked off with the fundamentals, exploring the vital role of nutrition in our community's health and well-being.

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: This module focused on empowering our nutrition workers with the essential skills and values needed to lead our programs effectively.

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐏𝐌 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: Participants learned how to align nutrition initiatives with local governance strategies for a holistic approach to community development.

𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 1 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐏𝐌: 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧, 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: We dove into the critical first steps of planning and preparing for successful nutrition programs, setting the foundation for impactful actions.

𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 2 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐏𝐌: 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: This session emphasized the importance of implementing and adapting programs in real time to meet community needs.

𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 3 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐏𝐌: 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Participants gained insights into effective monitoring and evaluation strategies to ensure our initiatives are on track and making a difference.

𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 4 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐏𝐌: 𝐑𝐞-𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Finally, we explored the process of re-planning based on evaluations, ensuring our programs evolve and improve continuously.

The abovementioned modules were discussed by our Resource Persons Ms. Keishe Jan T. Aban, RND- Nutrition Officer III ( NNC X), Ms. Rebecca R. Hibaya, RND - Nutrition Officer III & Ms. Rona Myrrh T. Laping, RND- Nutritionist- Dietitian I ( PHO-Bukidnon) & Ms. Liezel Joy D. Reyes, RND- Nutritionist- Dietitian II ( PDOHO- Bukidnon).

Together, we are committed to creating healthier futures for our community.

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19 September 2024 | 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐏𝐏𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬
📍Country Village Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City

In day 2, the participants continued to formulate their nutrition plans through series of workshops, assisted by the facilitators.

The sessions tackled are:
1. Continuation of Session 2: Formulation of LNAP 2025-2027
- Implementation Plan
- Estimating budgets for nutrition
- Implementation and Coordination Arrangements
- Monitoring and Evaluation
2. Session 3. Integrating LNAP in Local Development Plans

At the end of the second day of the workshop, the facilitators convened to further assess the participants' outputs.

18 September 2024| 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐏𝐏𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬
📍Country Village Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City

The NNC X, under the direction of OIC-Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Sheena Marie T. Abellanosa, organized a three-day LNAP formulation workshop to assist select local government units (LGUs) of Bukidnon and Lanao del Norte Province in crafting their nutrition plans. The participants of the workshop are the P/MNAOs, P/MHOs, P/MBOs and P/MPDCs.

On behalf of DOH CHD-NM Regional Director Dr. Sulpicio Henry M. Legaspi, Jr., Dr. Steffi Grace Hollanes-Enon delivered the opening remarks.

In day 1, the following agenda items were tackled:
1. Introduction to the Workshop
2. Session 1: Why Invest in Nutrition
3. Session 2a: Formulation of LNAP 2025-2027
- Nutrition Situation Analysis
- Vision, Mission, Goals and Targets

Following the sessions, the facilitators composed of Nutritionist Arlie Damiles, DOH-NDDPs, and NNC X, conducted post-assessment and discussed strategies for the next two days.

𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐍𝐏𝐌) 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐬, 𝐁𝐮𝐤𝐢𝐝𝐧𝐨𝐧
📍16-17 September 2024 | ABC Hall, Don Carlos, Bukidnon

The Municipality of Don Carlos, Bukidnon organized a Nutrition Program Management (NPM) Training for the members of Municipal Nutrition Committee (MNC) held last 16-17 September 2024 at ABC Hall, Don Carlos, Bukidnon. Municipal Nutrition Action Officer (MNAO) Virgilio L. Mahilum extended his gratitude to members of the MNC for their attendance to the said event and their continuous support to nutrition program.

The National Nutrition Council (NNC) X through Nutrition Officer (NO) II Keishe Jan T. Aban provided technical assistance to the said training. She presented the overview of NPM Training, formulation of work plan and monitoring & implementation plan.

𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒: 𝐃𝐎𝐇, 𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋-𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐙𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐍𝐔𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋-𝐀𝐆𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐍

The Department of Health (DOH), through Secretary Teodoro Herbosa, discussed areas of collaboration with the Department of Education, represented by Secretary Sonny Angara and Assistant Secretary Dexter Galban such as school-based immunization, nutrition, and mental health on September 12, 2024.

Secretary Herbosa underscored the importance of school-based immunization, which includes Human papillomavirus vaccines (HPV) vaccination for young girls. He also proposed efforts to improve feeding programs especially for those diagnosed with malnutrition. Mental health was also brought to the fore when the Health Chief mentioned the importance of creating emotional resilience in youth through arts, sports, and other activities. Further, the two agencies agreed to continue working towards the goals of the Oplan Kalusugan sa DepEd Healthy Learning Institutions (OKD-HLI). OKD-HLI is an interagency effort aimed towards strengthening school health under the basic education sector.

"We are fortunate to have this synergy with the Department of Education to effect our goals for the health of our youth. The welfare of our children is paramount as they are the future of our nation. Let us serve as the torch lighting up their path through providing healthy environments and initiatives dahil sa Bagong Pilipinas, Bawat Buhay Mahalaga," expressed Secretary Herbosa.

12 September 2024
𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐍𝐎 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐁𝐍𝐒 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
📍Municipal Conference Room, Impasugong, Bukidnon

The Municipal Nutrition Office (MNO) of Impasugong, led by the dynamic Social Welfare Officer II/Acting MSWDO and Municipal Nutrition Action Officer (MNAO), Mr. Jed B. Ocay, successfully organized the 3rd Quarter Meeting of the Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) earlier today. The gathering aimed to review progress, provide updates, and strategize on key nutrition programs for the municipality.

Agenda highlights include the following:
1. First 1000 Days
2. eOPT Update
3. Tutok Kainan Update
4. Pabasa sa Nutrisyon
5. BNAP Formulation
6. Orientation of Nutrition Reports and Forms
7. Other Matters
a. Submission of Reports
b. Issues and Concerns

The meeting was coordinated with the assistance of MNO and MSWDO staff alongside OJTs and was hosted by MNO Staff Jemma Daguplo. DOH Nurse Mary Kryzelle Bataga, representing Municipal Health Officer Dr. Miracle C. Andos, led the discussion on the First 1000 Days program advocacy.

DOH Nutritionist-Dietitian II, Ms. Leah Mae A. Española, facilitated discussions on Pabasa sa Nutrisyon, BNAP formulation, and provided guidance on the proper completion of BNS reports and forms. Additionally, she conducted an orientation on accurate methods for measuring MUAC, weight, and height/length which was particularly helpful for newly appointed BNSs.

MNO staff Ms. Eulalia Merida and Jemma Daguplo also provided updates on eOPT and Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program.

Aside from addressing the nutrition-related issues and concerns of the BNSs, MNAO Jed acknowledged their hard work and dedication, offering words of encouragement, motivating the BNSs to persevere despite the challenges they encounter in their crucial roles.

The meeting concluded with a closing prayer, followed by a group photo session.

Photo credits to Kuy.

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