LGU Manolo Fortich Honors Barangays and Nutrition Champions for Outstanding Nutrition Efforts

The LGU Manolo Fortich recognized barangays and Barangay Nutrition Scholars for their outstanding contributions to reducing malnutrition and promoting healthier communities.

TANKULAN, Manolo Fortich — The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Manolo Fortich recognized barangays and Barangay Nutrition Scholars who demonstrated outstanding efforts in improving community nutrition during the culmination program of the 52nd Nutrition Month celebration held at the Municipal Gymnasium on July 28, 2026.

Held under the theme “Nutrisyon at Kalikasan Ating Pangalagaan,” the activity emphasized the importance of protecting the environment in ensuring the sustainable implementation of nutrition programs and access to safe and nutritious food for every family.

Coun. Rina E. Quiño attended the event as the representative of Coun. Joy L. Cordovez, Chairperson of the Committee on Health, Sanitation, and Nutrition.

“The theme reminds us that good nutrition and a healthy environment go hand in hand. Kung magkahiusa kita, masiguro nato nga ang matag bata ug matag pamilya adunay access sa igo ug masustansyang pagkaon samtang atong gipanalipdan ang atong kinaiyahan,” Quiño said.

In his message, Vice Mayor Reynaldo L. Bagayas Jr. encouraged members of the Municipal and Barangay Nutrition Councils, as well as Barangay Nutrition Scholars, to continue strengthening programs aimed at reducing malnutrition and improving public health.

 

Barangays Recognized for Declining Stunting Prevalence

The Municipal Nutrition Council recognized various barangays for their sustained efforts to reduce stunting prevalence in their communities.

Barangays Dicklum, Lunocan, and Lindaban received the Gold Award for achieving a five-year declining trend in stunting prevalence.

Barangay Dahilayan received the Silver Award for recording a four-year decline in stunting cases.

Meanwhile, the Bronze Award was presented to Barangays Ticala, Mampayag, San Miguel, and Alae for achieving a three-year declining trend in stunting prevalence.

 

Nutrition Scholars Honored for Dedicated Service

Through the Barangay Nutrition Scholar Service Awards, nutrition scholars who completed five years of service received cash incentives of ₱5,000 each.

The awardees were Charice Abug and Leah Fuentes Pastrano of Barangay Dalirig, and Jennie Mae Condes of Barangay Mantibugao.

Melojean Bautista of Barangay Sankanan and Rosalinda Equacion of Barangay Dicklum each received ₱20,000 in recognition of their 20 years of service as Barangay Nutrition Scholars.

Elisa Guhiting was also recognized as the Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar for her exemplary performance and dedication to implementing nutrition programs in the community.

 

Nutrition Advocates Recognized

Barangay Damilag received the Barangay Nutrition Hall of Fame Award for consistently maintaining the highest performance rating based on the prescribed nutrition evaluation tool.

Certificates of Appreciation were also presented to Barangays Agusan Canyon, Dicklum, San Miguel, Guilang-guilang, and Santiago for demonstrating significant improvements in the implementation of their nutrition programs.

Meanwhile, the Barangay Nutrition Councils of Alae, Lunocan, Mambatangan, Kalugmanan, Lindaban, and Lingi-on received the Green Banner Seal of Compliance after earning performance ratings of at least 80 percent during the nutrition evaluation.

Through the recognition program, the LGU Manolo Fortich underscored the vital contribution of barangays and frontline nutrition workers in addressing malnutrition and building healthier, more resilient, and sustainable communities.

 

Digital Weighing Scales Turned Over to Barangays

The event also featured the turnover of digital weighing scales to the first batch of beneficiary barangays: Agusan Canyon, Alae, Dahilayan, Dalirig, Damilag, Dicklum, Guilang-guilang, Kalugmanan, and Lindaban.

The equipment is expected to help barangay nutrition workers accurately monitor the weight and nutritional status of children in their respective communities, supporting early identification of nutrition-related concerns and appropriate intervention.

 

Youth Participation Highlighted During Nutrition Month

Throughout the month-long Nutrition Month celebration, the Municipal Nutrition Office also conducted activities designed to encourage the participation of young people and other members of the community.

These included the Nutri-Reels Competition, Food Security Mobile Photography Contest, Nutri-Quiz, and Poster-Making Contest, which promoted greater awareness of proper nutrition, food security, and environmental protection.

The activities highlighted the LGU Manolo Fortich's continuing commitment to strengthening community-based nutrition programs and engaging different sectors in building a healthier and more sustainable municipality.

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