Pasig cited as Best LGU in Nutrition Governance, bags other nutrition awards
The local government of Pasig received multiple recognitions, including Best LGU in Nutrition Governance, during the Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony at Novotel, Quezon City on Thursday, Sept. 11.
The Pasig City Nutrition Committee (PCNC) receives awards during the Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony in Quezon City on Sept. 11. (Photo from PCNC)
Councilor Boyie Raymundo, who serves as the councilor on nutrition and dietetics and a member of the nutrition office, received the city's second Green Banner Seal of Compliance Award and other recognitions on behalf of City Nutrition Committee Chairperson Mayor Vico Sotto.
The Green Banner Seal of Compliance Award is given to local governments that achieved an overall rating of 85 percent or higher in the different dimensions of the Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI), spearheaded by the National Nutrition Council–NCR.
Pasig City was also recognized as Best LGU in Nutrition Promotion, Best LGU in Infant and Young Child Feeding Program, and a grand prize winner for Best Local Nutrition Committee Social Media Account.
During the event, City Nutrition Action Officer (CNAO) Jenily Capalaran was also named Regional Outstanding City Nutrition Action Officer for her excellence in leading community nutrition programs and initiatives.
Barangay Nutrition Scholar Ernielyn De La Cruz of Barangay Palatiw was also recognized as a contender for Regional Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar for providing essential nutrition services to malnourished children, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and others.
The Pasig City Nutrition Committee expressed gratitude for the awards and vowed to further strengthen the implementation of proper nutrition programs in the city.
“Ang mga parangal at pagkilala na ito ay bonus lamang sa pinagsumpaan naming trabaho ng pagsulong ng wastong nutrisyon para sa mga Pasigueños. Kaya naman, hindi rito natatapos ang trabaho kundi inspirasyon para mas pagbutihin pa ang implementasyon ng wastong nutrisyon para sa lahat! (These awards and recognitions are merely a bonus to our sworn duty of advancing proper nutrition for Pasigueños. This is not the end of our work but an inspiration to further improve the implementation of proper nutrition for all!),” it said.