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...
As the holiday season approaches, we all know how much Filipinos enjoy preparing for the Noche Buena feast; however, a dietitian from the National Nutrition Council (NNC) urged the public to practice food moderation in order to avoid overconsumption and maintain good health. Unsplash Food...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalaian believes that addressing the prevalence of hunger and malnutrition among children is essential to seeing improvements in the performance of learners in the country. In a statement, Gatchalian cited the results of the 2022 Programme for International Student...
The National Nutrition Council (NNC), an attached agency of the Department of Health (DOH), will lead the national launching of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) on Monday, Sept. 4, in Manila. Courtesy of NCC The national launch, to be held from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m....
The Muntinlupa City government took home the highest award and 12 other accolades given by the National Nutrition Council (NNC). At the Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony of the NNC held on July 28, the Muntinlupa City government bagged the coveted Green Banner Seal of Compliance, the highest...
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...
Around 100 representatives of nutritionally-at-risk or malnourished families joined the "Hakot Challenge" project of the Pasig Nutrition Committee (PNC) on Tuesday, July 4, to promote healthy eating habits to Pasigueños this Nutrition Month. Pasig Nutrition Committee FB / MANILA BULLETIN The...
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...
