Republic of the Philippines

Province of Cotabato
City Government of Kidapawan
City Nutrition Office

ACTIVITY REPORT
Nutrition Month Terminal Report
I. Introduction
The Nutrition month celebration is held every July to create greater awareness among Filipinos on the
importance of good nutrition. As this year’s nutrition month theme: “Kumain Nang Wasto at Maging Aktibo,
Push ‘To!” aims to advocate and realize the consumption of healthy diets and physical activities.

In response to this nationwide campaign, the City Nutrition Office had undertaken several activities that
include the following; Nutrition Month Launching and Nutrition Month Culmination.

Nutrition Month Launching in partnership with the Provincial Health Office was held on July 5, 2019 in
front of City Hall, Kidapawan City. This half-day activity was attended by about two hundred (200)
individuals from the City/Municipal Nutrition Action Officers, City Health Office, Barangay Nutrition
Scholars and City PNP participated in Nutri-Zumba. The program commenced with a prayer, followed by the
national anthem. The City Health Officer, Jocelyn E. Encienzo, MD (FPAMS) gave the opening remarks while
Hon. Maritess Malaluan – Committee on Health and Nutrition, graced the occasion with her inspirational
message. Provincial Health Officer Dra. Eva Rabaya also gave her welcome message and the awarding of Best
in Zumba was also conducted. The program was ended by Melanie S. Espina, RND –City Nutrition Action
Officer with her word of thanks and closing address.

One of the highlight during Nutrition Month was the Nutrition Culmination held on July 31, 2019 at City
Gymnasium. It was attended by about (350) individuals from public and private elementary schools, Day Care
Children, Workers and parents, Department of Education Supervisors, and Schools Principals. The program
commenced with a prayer, followed by the national anthem. The Assistant City Health Officer, Dr. Ted Calica
gave the opening remarks and Atty. Paulo Evangelista –City Legal Counsel graced the occasion with message
of support.

Among the activities that made the culmination more fun were the Nutri-Jingle Contest which was
participated by public and private elementary and the Nutri-Calisthenics participated by Day care children in
the city. The On-the-spot Poster Making Contest, on-the-spot Slogan Making and the Nutri-Quiz Bowl Contest
and Nutri-Hugot were competed by different public and private schools.

The Special Award for the City Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar 2018 was also presented to
Ms. Ammelyn Joy L. Omandam – Barangay Mua-an and BNS Best Gulayan sa Tugkaran was also awarded to
eight (8) Barangay Nutrition Scholars. All winners were awarded with certificates, and cash prizes. The
program was ended by Melanie S. Espina, RND –City Nutrition Action Officer with her word of thanks and
closing address.

Prepared by:

JESSA FAYE A. GERSAVA, LPT

D/CNPC

Noted by:

MELANIE S. ESPINA, RND

City Nutrition Action Officer
 Nutrition Month Launching
July 5, 2019
In front of City Hall, Kidapawan City

Dr. Jocelyn E. Encienzo, FPAMS on

her Opening Remarks

Hon. Maritess B. Malaluan on her

inspirational message

Dra. Eva Rabya on her Welcome

Message
 Nutri-Zumba was participated by
MNAOs, CHO, BNS President
Association, BNS, and PNP.

Awarding Ceremony for Best in Zumba,

(right) Hon. Maritess Malaluan, Awardee,
Dra. Jocelyn E. Encienzo, FPAMS, Dra. Eva
Rabaya

Melanie S. Espina, RND –City Nutrition Action Officer on her word of

thanks and closing remarks
 Nutrition Month Culmination
July 31, 2019
City Gymnasium, Kidapawan City

Dr. Ted Calica – Assistant City Health

Officer on his Opening Remarks

Atty. Paulo Evangelista –City Legal

Council on his message of support.

Awarding of Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar. (Left to Right) Melanie S. Espina,

RND, Atty. Paulo Evangelista, BNS Ammelyn Joy L. Omandam, and Dr. Ted Calica.
NUTRI- CALISTHENICS

NUTRI-JINGLE
ON-THE-SPOT POSTER MAKING CONTEST
NUTRI-QUIZ BOWL
ON-THE-SPOT SLOGAN MAKING
AWARDING OF PRIZES

Series of Nutrition Education Conducted during Nutrition Month Celebration

Topics:
  Importance of Nutrition Month Celebration emphasizing the theme. “Kumain Nang
Wasto at Maging Aktibo, Push Natin ‘To!”
 Basic Nutrition
 10 Kumainments
 Healthy Lifestyle

Public/Private School Nutrition Month Culmination

Melanie S. Espina, RND – City Nutrition Action Officer being a Guest

speaker on School District Nutrition Month Culmination

Barangay Nutrition Month Culmination

Barangay Lanao

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 Barangay San Roque

Barangay Poblacion

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