17/09/2026
MNAO CONSULTATION AND NUTRITION UPDATES MEETING
Grand Social Hall, Casa Real, Iloilo Province
September 17, 2026
One province. One commitment. One shared responsibility for every child.
The Municipal Nutrition Action Officers (MNAOs) of Iloilo Province came together today for the MNAO Consultation and Nutrition Updates Meeting, a meaningful venue to strengthen our collective commitment to improving the nutrition situation of our children, families, and communities.
The meeting provided an opportunity to review provincial nutrition priorities, share updates, discuss challenges, and identify strategies that can further strengthen nutrition program implementation at the local level.
PNAO Dr. Wendel T. Marcelo presented the Provincial OPT Plus Report 2026, highlighting the current nutrition situation and common challenges encountered during the conduct of Operation Timbang Plus.
The discussion emphasized the importance of accurate data, timely action, and strengthened strategies so that every child identified can be reached with the appropriate intervention.
The MNAOs were also updated on important national nutrition laws and policies, including RA 11148 (First 1,000 Days), RA 10028 (Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act), RA 11037 (Masustansyang Pagkain para sa Batang Pilipino Act), EO 51 (Milk Code), RA 8172 (ASIN Law), and RA 8976 (Food Fortification Act) reminding us that our nutrition programs are not only responsibilities, but are also supported by clear national mandates.
What made the gathering even more meaningful was the sharing of local innovations from our municipalities, from the malunggay powder production of Leon, the Insumix Cookies of Passi City, to the Nutri-Chips production under the Sustainable Livelihood Program of Oton. These initiatives demonstrate that solutions to nutrition challenges can begin within our own communities when people come together with creativity, commitment, and compassion.
Every municipality has a role. Every MNAO has a voice. Every program can make a difference.
Our work in nutrition is not simply about numbers in a report. Behind every percentage is a child who deserves to grow, learn, and reach his or her full potential.
Behind every nutrition program is a family hoping for a healthier future. And behind every successful intervention are people who chose to take responsibility and act.
As we move forward, may this consultation inspire all MNAOs and our LGU partners to remain actively engaged, united, and committed to the nutrition agenda. Let us continue to bring nutrition closer to every barangay, strengthen what needs to be strengthened, sustain what works, and create solutions where challenges remain.
Let us not wait for nutrition problems to become bigger before we act. Let us use our data, our policies, our resources, and most importantly, our collective commitment to protect the children of Iloilo.
Because every child counts, every action matters, and every municipality can make a difference.
Together, let us take our responsibility, not only as nutrition workers, but as partners, advocates, and stewards of the future of every child in Iloilo.
Sa nutrisyon, walang iwanan.
Sa bawat bata, may pananagutan.
Sa Iloilo, sama-sama para sa mas malusog at mas maunlad na kinabukasan.