Mabalacat, Talavera feted for nutrition initiatives

The National Nutrition Council has recognized local government units in Central Luzon for promoting nutrition and reducing malnutrition in the region.

NNC lauded Mabalacat City in Pampanga and Talavera in Nueva Ecija, for bagging the highest nutrition awards conferred by the NNC. They were conferred with the Nutrition Honor Award, the NNC's highest award to date.

Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Ana Maria Rosaldo commended the two LGUs for their unwavering commitment to improving the nutritional status of their constituents.

"These two LGUs are our pride. With this, it is also our honor in the NNC and the Regional Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation Team to recognize these two LGUs for not giving up on their efforts to free Central Luzon from malnutrition and achieve adequate nutrition for all," she said.

Rosaldo also expressed optimism that the number of national awardees from the region will increase in the coming years with the increase in the number of Green Banner Seal of Compliance this year compared to previous years.

Talavera Councilor and Committee on Health chairperson Joel del Rosario shared their best practices in addressing malnutrition in their locality. He underscored the importance of collective care, dedication, and cooperation in achieving their dream of a healthy community.

The municipality of Guiguinto in Bulacan was also recognized for its outstanding achievements in nutrition program management. It was conferred with the CROWN Award after it excelled in this area for three consecutive years.