Babies, lactating mothers, and pregnant women among the over 15,000 individuals temporarily sheltered in different evacuation centers in Pasig City are being provided with nutritious food by the city government as part of the Nutrition Month observance. The city 's Nutrition Committee went to...
The city government of Parañaque kicks off the 51st Nutrition Month celebration by showcasing a five-day livelihood and food caravan organized by the Cooperative and Development Office and led by Mayor Edwin Olivarez. Olivarez has committed to improving nutrition in the city, emphasizing the...
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....
The launch of Juana Manahan-Yupangco’s new book, Juana’s Table, was the culmination of SM Supermalls' activity for this year's Nutrition Month, mounted by the SuperMoms Club. Juana recently secured her master’s degree in Food Security and Nutrition from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland...
July is nutrition month in the Philippines in accordance to the Presidential Decree No. 491 issued by the late former president Ferdinand E. Marcos on July 25, 1974. There are many plausible reasons an entire month is dedicated to nutrition. The main purpose, however, is to create greater awareness...
The National Nutrition Council (NNC) has called for better access to affordable, safe, and nutritious food through its National Nutrition Month celebration with the theme, "Healthy diet gawing affordable for all." "The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported that about 75.2 million...
The San Juan City government launched two programs aimed at promoting health and wellness among mothers and children in celebration of Nutrition Month. San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora, together with other city government officials, led the series of seminars and lectures conducted by the Rotary...
Over 10,000 individuals participated in the Nutri Fun Run spearheaded by the Mandaluyong City local government on Sunday, July 2, as part of the city's efforts in promoting health and wellness to the public and in celebration of Nutrition Month. Mandaluyong City Mayor Ben Abalos, together with Vice...
“Make a healthy diet affordable for all” (Healthy diet gawing affordable for all!) – so declares the theme of Nutrition Month which is held every July as set by Presidential Decree 491 in 1974 to create greater awareness on the importance of nutrition. This year’s theme is a reminder that...
Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto called on city residents to help and support the local government to ensure the proper nutrition and health of the public under the new normal. Photo courtesy of Pasig PIO "Ang laban para itaguyod ang maayos na nutrisyon at kalusugan ng ating mga kapwa Pasigueño ay...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) joins the country in celebrating National Nutrition Month this July with the theme, “New normal na nutrisyon, sama-samang gawan ng solusyon! (New normal nutrition, together we create a solution!)” A Red Cross volunteer provides hot meals to an Aeta during the...
