There are 9.5 million smokers from 2021 to 2023, according to Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, citing data from a survey conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI). Sen. Win Gatchalian resumes on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the Committee on Ways and Means hearing on the rising...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is calling for a comprehensive impact assessment of the proposal to set a new benchmark for healthy processed food products to evaluate its potential economic and social implications. Eunina V. Mangio, PCCI president, said in a statement on...
By Richielyn Canlas To mark this year’s Nutrition Month, the Pasig City local government, together with the Pasig City Nutrition Committee, has prepared and released a calendar of activities aimed at raising awareness about the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN). Photo from Pasig City...
TAYABAS CITY, Quezon – Fourteen babies aged eight to 11-months-old raced against each other in a contest initiated by the city nutrition office that coincided with the 50th Nutrition Month celebration here on Thursday, July 4. A RACE among babies marked Nutrition Month in Tayabas City....
ILOILO CITY – Power distributor MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) supports the fight against malnutrition in Iloilo province where it is set to expand its services. THE Mingo Nutrition Program (MNP) was launched in San Miguel town, Iloilo province. (MORE Power) The Mingo Nutrition...
Senator Francis Tolentino commended various local government units (LGUs) for their exemplary implementation of nutrition policies and programs in their respective constituencies, which earned them recognition from the National Nutrition Council (NNC) as "nutrition champions". During where...
A 59-year-old barangay worker from Muntinlupa City was recognized by the National Nutrition Council (NNC) for her outstanding service and commitment to nutrition advancement. Photo from the National Nutrition Council (NNC) The NCC, Monday, Feb. 12, recognized Alicia Tanabe, a nutrition...
Cagayan de Oro City emerged as the recipient of the prestigious Nutrition Honor Award, standing out as the sole local government unit (LGU) to clinch this accolade during the 2023 National Nutrition Awarding Ceremony held at the Manila Hotel on Monday, Feb. 12. Photo from the National Nutrition...
Although fishermen make substantial contributions to high-quality fish catches, they live in a community where malnutrition is prevalent due to food insecurity, a researcher at the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) pointed out. (Pixabay) In a Teleradyo Serbisyo interview on Thursday, Feb....
With Filipino households facing hikes in rice prices, the Department of Science and Technology– Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) on Friday, Jan. 19, suggested finding affordable and nutritious alternatives. Photo from Unsplash According to the Expanded National Nutrition...
To help Filipino learners increase their performance in school, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, Jan. 11, said that the School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) has been adjusted to cover the entire school year. (DepEd / MB VIsual Content Group) In a Palace briefing, DepEd Undersecretary...
The Department of Science and Technology's Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) is planning to build a new facility at the DOST South Complex in Bicutan, Taguig City, to promote a safer and more innovative future. Photo from DOST-FNRI The DOST-FNRI said its current building is located...
