LGU Manolo Fortich Culminates Nutrition Month Celebration, Hails Healthy Buntis 2023

Hails Healthy Buntis 2023

The Municipal Gymnasium buzzed with excitement as participants from all twenty-two barangays and various stakeholders gathered to celebrate the culmination of the 49th Nutrition Month on July 26, 2023.

The program commenced with an awarding ceremony for the various contests that were held throughout the month. This was followed by a special recognition segment, honoring the Barangay Nutrition Council and Barangay Nutrition Scholars for their outstanding contributions. The event also featured the pledge of commitment by the Municipal Nutrition Committee, reaffirming their dedication to promoting good nutrition within the community. The highlight of the occasion was the coronation of the Healthy Buntis (expectant mothers) - a momentous and inspiring segment.

As the chairwoman of both the Committee on Health and Sanitation and the Committee on Nutrition, Councilor Joy L. Cordovez delivered a warm and heartfelt opening message to all the participants. “Nasayod kita nga sa pamunuan sa atong halangdong mayor, Rogelio Quiño, uban sa mga Sangguninag Bayan members hugot jud kaayo among suporta sa mga programa sa nutrisyon. Nga ang programa sa national mahatod gayud sa atong 22 ka barangay. Ato pod kanang gisuportahan ang adbokasiya nga walay batang Manoleño nga mabyaan sa natad sa nutrisyon.” Councilor Cordovez expressed.

Vice Mayor Reynaldo L. Bagayas Jr also graced the event who emphasized one of Municipal Mayor’s program Utanan sa Tugkaran. “Dugay na kaayo ni nga programa ni Mayor Quiño, 2007 pa, ang Utanan sa Tugkaran. Usa kita sa mga successful nga mga lungsod nga nag implementar ana. Matod pa sa atong Municipal Agriculture Office anaa sa 80 porsyento sa mga household ang anaa niini.”

The program, which received exceptional support from its stakeholders, showcased the unwavering dedication of the Barangay Nutrition Council (BNC) and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS). The Municipal Nutrition and Action Committee took this opportunity to present the Circle of Excellence Awards to the barangays that have made significant progress in reducing the prevalence of malnourished children. Additionally, deserving BNS received the prestigious BNS Service Awards in recognition of their years of committed service in the field. The event also honored outstanding BNC and BNS members for their remarkable contributions to the community's nutrition initiatives.

The following are the awardees:

Circle of Excellence Award

Gold

Dicklum
Lingi-on

Silver

Maluko

Bronze

Dalirig
Sankanan
Mantibugao
Sto. Niño

BNS Service Award

5 YEARS IN SERVICE

Lilibeth Iñigo- Barangay Guilang-Guilang
Girlita Hilaylay- Barangay Kalugmanan
Angelie Verde- Barangay Kalugmanan
Wilma Gayanilo- Barangay Tankulan
Juliet Hukdong- Barangay Alae

10 YEARS IN SERVICE

Leah Gonhay- Barangay Santiago
Ninfa Ecobiza- Barangay Tankulan

15 YEARS IN SERVICE

Melojean Bautista- Barangay Sankanan
Edlin Anlagan- Barangay Lindaban
Charice Guinahon- Barangay Agusan Canyon
Prudencia Pagalan- Barangay San Miguel

21 YEARS IN SERVICE

Rosalinda Equacion

Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Committee C.Y. 2021

1^st Place Barangay Damilag

2^nd Place Barangay Santiago

3^rd Place Barangay Sto Niño

Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Committee C.Y. 2022

1^st Place Barangay Damilag

2^nd Place Barangay Mantibugao

3^rd Place Barangay San Miguel

Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar C.Y. 2021

1^st Place Angelie Verde- Barangay Sto.Niño

2^nd Place Prudencia Pagalan- Barangay San Miguel

3^rd Place Elisa Guhiting- Barangay Damilag

Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar C.Y. 2022

1^st Place Prudencia Pagalan- Barangay San Miguel

2^nd Place Angelie Verde- Barangay Sto.Niño

3^rd Place Hazel Torres -Barangay Damilag

Aside from these major awards, special awards were also given such as Best in Innovative Barangay, 2^nd Quarter Breastfeeding Room Compliant, and Best Lactation Station.

The following are the list of Awardees:

Best Innovative Barangay

Barangay Sankanan for their Adopt-a-Child Project

2^nd Quarter Breastfeeding Room Compliant Award

Barangay Alae
Barangay Damilag
Barangay Mantibugao
Barangay Maluko
Barangay Ticala
Barangay San Miguel
Barangay Dicklum

Best Barangay Lactation Room

Barangay Agusan Canyon

The winners of the Nutrition Month Contests are the following:

Nutri Quiz

13-15 YEARS OLD CATEGORY

1^st Place- Manolo Fortich National High School

Kezia Sue O. Javien

Mary Joie C. Aniñon

Yhaniza P. Egao

2^nd Place- Barangay Sto. Niño

Rhitzyen Xeliztylou B. Culanag

Jolia Qrst G. Capacite

Tristan Zuriel T. Asuzena

3^rd Place- Barangay Maluko

Jearyn Boncales

Cyrealwin Salait

Marcela Santillan

16-20 YEARS OLD CATEGORY

1^st Place- Manolo Fortich National High School

Jenessa S. Rautraut

Vince R. Agan

Shanneka Eishi P. Taal

2^nd Place- Barangay Maluko

Danilla Marie Bersabal

Khiszha Evone I. Ibabao

Keith Persephone I. Ongcol

3^rd Place- Barangay Lingi-on

Ysabelle Grace B. De Leon

Antonette Joy Estaniel

Clent John Quilang

Poster-Making

13-15 YEARS OLD CATEGORY

1^st Place Marl Angelou Omonlay- Barangay Dalirig

2^nd Place Jeanny Mae Carrol- Barangay Damilag

3^rd Place Jefer A. Acebes- Barangay San Miguel

16-20 YEARS OLD CATEGORY

1^st Place Godffrey Gamaya-Barangay San Miguel

2^nd Place Jerrielle Cazzied T. Bayoc- Lindaban

3^rd Place Joash Gabriel L. Nalitan- Barangay Alae

Nutri-click Photo and Video Contest

Healthy Baby

Zydan L. Ceballos - Barangay Mantibugao

Healthy Pregnant

Rose Ann Lantaca- Barangay Alae Mambatangan

Healthy Senior Citizen

Eduardo Labita- Barangay Alae

Nutri-film Making Contest

High School Category

Alae National High School

Elementary Category

Alae Elementary School

Nutri-tiktok Dance

High School Category

1^st Place Maluko National High School

2^nd Place Alae National High School

The candidates of the Healthy Buntis 2023 also strut the stage proving how pregnancy is never an excuse to slay in front of the audience. The pageant justifies how healthy pregnancy is seen through the exposures the candidates had. After the judging, Gedith Payla of Barangay Damilag-Agusan Canyon was hailed as the Healthy Buntis 2023. “Pasalamat pod diay ko, kay wala jud ko nag expect nga ako ang makadaog karon kay first experience ma gud ni nako. Pero happy kaayo ko ma’am nga ako ang nakadaog. Wala jud ko nag expect kay daghan man gud pod maayo manubag.”, Miss Gedith shared.

The whole run of the Nutrition Month celebration of the Local Government Unit of Manolo Fortich was a success. Vice Chairman of the Committee on Health and Sanitation and Committee on Nutrition Councilor Miguel Demata thanked all the person and offices behind its success most especially the BNS, BNC, and health workers through the supervision of the Municipal Nutrition and Action Office. “Daghan ug daghan jud kaayong salamat kay without you, dili jud nato ni nga maabot ang atong pagtak-ob sa atong Nutrition Month celebration.”, his grateful appreciation to the people behind the event.