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Acknowledgements …………….……. 5
Background ……………………..……. 9
Annexes……………………………... 47
Acknowledgements
The Strategic Plan of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition Research Agenda 2022-2028
was developed with generous insights from representatives of Alliance for Improving Health
Outcomes, Centro Escolar University, Commission on Higher Education, Department of
Agriculture, Department of Science and Technology–Food and Nutrition Research Institute,
Department of Health, Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Council for Health
Research and Development, Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of
Trade and Industry, Helen Keller International, International Institute of Rural Reconstruction,
National Nutrition Council, Nutridense Food Manufacturing Corp., Nutrition Foundation of the
Philippines, Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines, Philippine Coalition of
Advocates for Nutrition Security, Inc., Philippine Institute for Development Studies, United
Nations Children’s Fund, United Nations Development Programme, United Nations World
Food Programme, University of the Philippines–Los Baños, University of the Philippines
Manila–College of Public Health, World Bank, and World Health Organization
The technical support for this document was led by Organic Intelligence Consulting Inc., Dr.
Jason Ligot and Ms. Marinelle Nazario in coordination with the NNC Research Secretariat,
namely, Ms. Ellen Ruth Abella, Ms. Jasmine Anne Tandingan, Ms. Maria Camille Andrea Hari,
Mr. Daniel Salunga, Ms. Christine Jane Almira, Mr. Celestino Cunanan Jr., Ms. Geraldine Bea
Pimentel, Ms. Kareena Ynez Abungin, and Ms. Nina Fritzie Bruce.
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About
National Nutrition Council
The NNC, as mandated by Presidential Decree 491 (1974), is the country's highest policy-making
and coordinating body on nutrition.
Its core functions are
• Formulate national food and nutrition policies and strategies and serve as the policy,
coordinating and advisory body of food, nutrition and health concerns
•• Coordinate planning, monitoring, and evaluation of the national nutrition program
Coordinate the hunger mitigation and malnutrition prevention program to achieve relevant
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Strengthen competencies and capabilities of stakeholders through public education,
capacity building and skills development
• Coordinate the release of funds, loans, and grants from government organizations (GOs)
and nongovernment organizations (NGOs); an
• Call on any department, bureau, of ce, agency and other instrumentalities of the
government for assistance in the form of personnel, facilities and resources as the need
arises.
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Background
The Strategic Plan of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN)
Research Agenda 2022-2028 describes strategies and activities that seek to
provide an enabling environment for the implementation of the PPAN Research
Agenda.
It aims to provide guidance to nutrition stakeholders at the national and local levels,
including government agencies, development partners, non-government
organizations and civil society, academe, and other partner organizations and
institutions on the conduct of high-impact activities and strategies. Consistent with a
results-oriented approach, the plan also includes a monitoring and evaluation
Background
framework to support implementation.
Background
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to contribute to following targets are especially taken into
consideration:
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Barrier analysis
Political Material Resources
Lack of political will & low Lack of/limited
Inaccessible data, insuf cient machinery,
prioritization on nutrition research funding for nutrition
technology, and infrastructure for research
Unbalanced uptakes of some researches
items in research agenda Lack of policy to support Legal environment and bureaucratic
Delayed development of
research and development processes affect implementation of projects
research utilization plan
Lack appreciation/utilization of
research results for improved Lack of market studies on Lack of compendiums of nutrition-
Lack of transparency
planning prevailing rates for related studies
commissioning research
Actors
• Industr Outputs
Tracks • Policy & Governanc • Governmen
• Program • Academia & think tank • Policy Formulation
Dimensions • Multi-Sectoral Approaches • Civil Society and NGOs • Program Development
• Products and Technologies • Development Organization • Product Development
• Populations
Levels • • Standard & Guideline
National/regional/local/ Roles • Translatio Development for Global Goods
communit • Mass communicatio
• Rural/urban • Advocacy • Behavior Change
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Strategic Plan of the
PPAN Research
Agenda 2022-2028
Strategic Imperatives
Vision
OVERALL A dynamic, collaborative, and multi-disciplinary research
OBJECTIVE environment on nutrition that is supported by the strategic
creation and assembly, translation and dissemination, and
To support national development by pursuing utilization of knowledg
excellence in nutrition research and optimizing
its bene ts to promote a healthy, productive, Mission
and sustainable life for Filipinos
To support the implementation of the PPAN Research
Agenda through knowledge management and creation of
policies and services that support nutrition researc
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Year
Key activities
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING AND CAPACITY-BUILDING
(National) data literacy workshop
Annual Seminar-Workshop
Dietetic Practice Group for Academe & Research Training and Workshops
Knowledge Utilization
Year
Key activities
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GUIDELINE DEVELOPMENT
Stakeholder consultation
Intellectual property guideline handbook
RESEARCH UTILIZATION PLAN
Stakeholder consultation
Framework development
Research Utilization Toolkit Development
APPLIED RESEARCH INCENTIVES PROGRAM
Call for applications
Launch and awarding of incentives
STRENGTHENING GOVERNANCE
Research and program prioritization workshop
National Nutrition Awarding Ceremony (NNAC)
RESEARCH PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
Call for Research Proposals on PCHRD Priority Areas
Call for Research Proposals on AHEAD-HPSR Program
2022 - 2028
2022 - 2028
Consultative strategic A consultative activity which Facilitator, • Strategic planning Annually: 2nd Q 2022, NR-TWG, NNC
planning workshop provides strategic direction to all participants, workshops convened
2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, Governing Board,
NNC’s activities and future instructional • Post-activity 2027, 2028 NNC Secretariat,
programs materials evaluation forms NNC Technical
collated
Committee
• Consultation meeting
reports
Implementation of It is the framework for research TBD • TBD Throughout: 2022 - 2028 DOH
nutrition & nutrition- priorities for the next 6 years to
related priorities within guide in evidence generation during
the DOH Medium Term the conduct of research as well as in
Health Research implementing programs and
Agenda (MTRA) providing strategic guidance to
2022-2028* make informed decisions
National Higher The NHERA provides the policies, TBD • TBD Throughout: 2022 - 2028 CHED
Education Research directions, priorities and thrusts of
Agenda Philippine higher education research
implementation* in the medium to long term and
encourages networking among
Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
2022 - 2028
Expanded National The survey provides data on household and TBD • ENNS results are published Annually: 1st Q DOST-FNRI
Nutrition Survey per capita food consumption among other and disseminated 2022, 2023, 2024,
(ENNS)* targets and indicators. Results from the 2025, 2026, 2027,
survey will also be used as premise for policy 2028
decisions/directions and speci cally serve as
inputs to national plans and programs
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2022 - 2028
Monitoring and Evaluation It aims to assess the ef ciency and Budget, evaluators • The MELLPI nal report is Annually: 2nd Q NNC
of Local Level Plan effectiveness of local governments in submitted 2022, 2023, 2024,
Implementation (MELLPI) planning and implementing local 2025, 2026, 2027,
Validation* nutrition programs 2028
Annual Research Plan The annual research plan meeting Participants, baseline • Research plan conduct Annually: 4th Q NNC, NR-TWG
Meeting* intends to gather expert insights on the and benchmarks report is disseminated 2022, 2023, 2024,
most relevant and important angles in • Strategic plan for the year 2025, 2026, 2027,
PH nutrition that should be prioritized is updated 2028
Knowledge gap analysis An activity in parallel with the Annual Participants, NR-TWG • Knowledge gaps are Annually: 4th Q NNC, NR-TWG
Research Plan Meeting, knowledge inputs identi ed and compiled in 2022, 2023, 2024,
gap analysis helps identify research a report 2025, 2026, 2027,
gaps to be bridged in the next strategic • Inputs on knowledge gaps 2028
planning for costing plan and
strategic plan are added
Biennial Strategic Plan Held every two years, this mechanism Annual M&E reports • The biennial strategic plan Biennially: 4th Q NNC
Monitoring ensures that all programs and research audit report is approved 2023, 2025, 2027
priorities are aligned with the goals in
the research agenda
Mid-term review of PPAN The mid-term review assesses the Annual M&E reports, • The nal mid-term review Once: 3rd Q 2025 NNC
2023-202 progress of PPAN 2023-2028 vis-a-vis biennial M&E reports, report is signed and
its goals and objectives database inputs, approval
nancial reports
* Existing activities by government agencies, Government of Philippines (GoP)
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Redesiged/ A process of updating or repackaging IT or marketing • Digital presence design and nal Once: 1st Q - 2nd Q NNC
reorganized digital a brand’s social media and website staff/Technical copyedits are approve 2022
presence channels consultant • The new digital look of website/
social media is launched
Digital media A document which will guide the Marketing and • Social media guidelines are Once: 2nd Q - 3rd Q NNC
operation guidelines NNC’s operations and conduct in the promotions produced in a media playbook 2022
playbook digital media arm/technical and disseminated internally and
consultant across partners
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Strategic A comprehensive communications Communication strategy • Strategic communications Annually: 2nd Q NNC
communications plan detailing activities and notes, formative planning workshop is 2022, 2023, 2024,
planning platforms to tap for quad media research results convene 2025, 2026, 2027,
campaigns • Strategic communications 2028
plan is developed
Branding An evidence-based activity to Social media and • Brand audit is signed and Annually: 2nd Q NNC
communication audit measure the e ectiveness of new website metrics submitted 2023, 2024, 2025,
brand and strategies with the old 2026, 2027, 2028
brand and strategy as baseline
Advocacy kit The kit will guide stakeholders Technical consultants, • Final advocacy kit handbook Once: 1st Q - 2nd NNC
development for (partners, LGUs and media) with budget is approved and Q 2022
partners, LGUs and how to responsibly communicate disseminated
media campaigns to audiences
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In uencer marketing kit For campaigns in the PPAN Research Identi ed in uencers and • In uencer marketing Once: 3rd Q 2022 NNC
Agenda that require in uencers, a ambassadors that have no kit is approved and
marketing kit shall assist in uencers to con ict of interest (e.g. disseminated
responsibly communicate the advocacy commercials on
processed foods,
breastmilk substitute, etc.)
Digital storytelling Laymanized research information will be Technical consultant & • Digital storytelling Annually: 3rd Q 2024, NNC, partner
materials development repurposed into digital storytelling institutional partners cards and materials 2025, 2026, 2027, organizations
materials are turned ove 2028
• Final draft is
approved and
disseminated
Language translation A project with media and other Technical consultant/s, • Translated materials Annually: 2nd Q 2024, • Number of NNC
organizations as ideal partners institutional partners are up for IEC 2025, 2026, 2027, languages
2028 translated
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Instruction, Education, Translated materials will be Marketing & • IEC materials are pre-tested, Annually: 2nd Q 2024, NNC
& Communication (IEC) incorporated into IEC materials to promotions arm/ produced and publishe 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028
materials development distribute in social media and other technical consultant, • Earned media values
channels translated materials
FACT-CHECKING AND VERIFICATION
Digital branding and To further establish the NNC and its Budget, market and • Brand and visual identity for Once: 1st Q 2023 NNC
visual identity partners as the authority in nutrition promotions arm/ social media campaign is
development for fact- discussions technical consultant approved and launche
checking authority • Brand awareness targets are
met
Alliance building against Building partners to work against the partners, network, • Agreements/declaration of Twice: 4th Q 2022, • Number of NNC, SUN
misinformation on spread of misinformation online in the promotion budget alliance/partnerships are 2025 agencies/ Academe, ND
nutrition health and nutrition setting signed institutions organizations
tapped
Social media campaign A consistent campaign to monitor Social media • Creative materials are regularly Quarterly: 2023, 2024, NNC
fake news, myths or disinformation platforms, social published
2025, 2026, 2027, 2028
and counter with accurate media analytical tools • Earned media values
information
2022 - 2028
Nutrition Research Disseminating nutrition-related National reports, • Forum is convened 3rd Q annually: 2022, NNC
Forum* research aligned with the PPAN research outputs, • Number of attendees are 2023, 2024, 2025,
Research Agenda for evidence-based participants, recorded 2026, 2027, 2028
implementation of nutrition facilitator • Post-event evaluation report
interventions is submitted
National Nutrition TBD Facilitator, • Forum is convene TBD DOST-FNRI
Congress* technical • Number of attendees are
consultant, recorded
participants • Post-event evaluation report
is submitted
Regional Nutrition Taking full advantage of available Facilitator, • Number of attendees are 4th Q annually: 2022, RNC, RSDC
Committee (RNC)/ platforms, this intends to align instructional recorde 2023, 2024, 2025,
Regional Social nutrition initiatives at the regional materials, • Forum meeting reports are 2026, 2027, 2028
Development level participants, disseminate
Committee (RSDC)* budget • Post-event evaluation report
is submitted
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2022 - 2028
PIDS Development A celebration which provides TBD • TBD 3rd Q annually: 2022, PIDS
Policy Research a means to promote and 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026,
Month* instill awareness of the 2027, 2028
importance and necessity of
policy research in national
development and nation-
building
FNRI Seminar Series TBD Resource persons, • This annual event serves as 3rd Q annually: 2022, DOST-FNRI
participants, a venue for the Institute to 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026,
instructional materials disseminate its latest food 2027
and nutrition R&D and S&T
accomplishments
NDAP Nutrition Month Topics in the Lay Forum are Resources speakers, • Forum is convene 3rd Q annually: 2022, NDAP, DOH,
Culminating Activity based on the themes participants, LGU • Post-evaluation report is 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, NNC
Lay Forum* annually created for nutrition produced and reviewed 2027, 2028
month
2022 - 2028
National Nutrition This serves as the formal venue TBD • TBD Annually: 2022, 2023, DOST-FNRI
Summit* where latest Expanded National 2024, 2025, 2026,
Nutrition Survey results are 2027, 2028
presented and disseminated
Quad media campaign: This campaign targets to widen Marketing & • Creative materials are Thrice: 3rd Q 2022, NNC
Radio, Print, Television, reach and public awareness promotions arm/ disseminated and 2023, 2024
& Social Media about the program. Social media media planner, published, including social
campaign are included in budget medi
campaigns • Earned media values
Public service Ad placements and airtime to use Budget and media • Public service ads are aired Thrice: 3rd Q 2022, NNC
advertisements in NutriSkewla Community Radio planner 2023, 2024
(NutriSkewla Community Stations for widened reach
Radio Stations )
* Existing activities by government agencies, Government of Philippines (GoP)
2022 - 2028
Monitoring KAP study To measure the campaign’s Baseline KAP • KAP study is released and Twice: 2nd Q 2023, 2024 NNC
impact by comparing the study Study results, new analyze
with baseline KAP data for analysis, • Campaign is evaluated via
comparative KAP analysis
Strategic A workshop to teach nutrition Participants, • Training module is develope 3rd Q annually: 2023, NNC
Communication experts strategic technical resource • Number of attendees are 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027,
workshop communication strategies persons, budget, recorded 2028
instructional • Post-event evaluation report
materials is collated and reviewed
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Evaluation of Acquiring information on the Technical experts & • Mentoring practice on Once: 3rd Q - 4th Q 2024 NNC, CHED,
mentoring practices quality of mentoring in the evaluators, nutrition are evaluated BOND, SUN
Philippines in terms of health, mentoring • Evaluation report with Academe/
nutrition research, and dietetics instructional recommendations is CODHEND
materials, modules submitted
Refresher training for A capacity building program for Participants, • Training module is develope 2 runs: 1st Q - 2nd Q NNC, CHED,
mentors mentors technical resource • Number of attendees are 2025 BOND, SUN
persons, budget, recorded Academe/
instructional • Post-event evaluation report CODHEND
materials is collated and reviewed
Development of Projecting freer mobility post- Technical • Final draft approved and Once: 4th Q 2025 - 1st Q NNC
online/non-online pandemic, the refresher training consultant & preteste 2026
refresher training course on Fundamentals of institutional • Training courses modules
courses for nutrition Research Writing and Reporting partners are turned over
researchers will be created and available in
both online and non-online set up
2022 - 2028
Ladderized online A ladderized program to be offered Enrollees, partner • Number of enrollees are Thrice: 3rd Q 2026, NNC, DOST-
refresher training to nutrition researchers to further institutions, recorde 2027, 2028 PCHRD
courses for nutrition improve their capacity in research mentors • Number of certi cate earners
researchers are recorded
Annual Seminar- CODHEND holds annual meetings Resource persons, TBD 1st Q annually: CODHEND
Workshop* and conference-workshops to participants, 2022, 2023, 2024,
increase awareness among the instructional 2025, 2026, 2027,
members of the best practices in materials 2028
training and teaching nutrition and
dietetics
Dietetic Practice The Dietetic Practice Group for Resources TBD Biannually: 2022, NDAP
Group for Academe & Academe & Research organizes persons, 2023, 2024, 2025,
Research Training and training and workshops to participants, and 2026, 2027, 2028
Workshops* capacitate RNDs and other instructional
stakeholders materials
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY GUIDELINE DEVELOPMENT
Stakeholder The intellectual property guideline Participants, NR- • Consultation meeting report is Once: 1st Q 2026 NNC, NR-TWG
consultation handbook will be developed in a TWG inputs disseminated
participatory approach to seek
advise from industry and eld
experts
Intellectual property The handbook will provide Participants, NR- • Intellectual property guideline Once: 2nd Q 2026 NNC, NR-TWG,
guideline handbook guidance to nutrition researchers, TWG inputs handbook is publishe private partners
scientists, and private companies • Stakeholders meeting is
in undertaking research convened
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Development of The framework will serve as Participants, NR- • Utilization framework is Once: 4th Q 2024 NNC, NR-TWG
framework for the the backbone supporting the TWG inputs developed and approved
Research Utilization utilization plan
Plan
Research Utilization The toolkit will further guide Framework, • Final draft of Research Once: 4th Q 2024 - 1st Q NNC, NR-TWG
Toolkit Development researchers in the pragmatic meeting report, Utilization Toolkit is 2025
application of their research desk research approved and disseminated
work ndings, NR-TWG
inputs
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STRENGTHENING GOVERNANCE
Research and The workshop aims to strengthen the Facilitator, • Workshop report disseminate Annually: 1st Q NNC
program prioritization capacity to strategicallly manage and programme, • Post-activity evaluation report 2022, 2023, 2024,
workshop prioritize programs instructional • Added inputs for costing plan 2025, 2026, 2027,
materials 2028
National Nutrition NNAC is the culminating event that Budget, venue, • Number of attendee Annually: 3rd/4th NNC
Awarding Ceremony awards outstanding LGU practices programme, • Documentation report disseminated Q 2022, 2023,
(NNAC) based on the MELLPI evaluation tokens, • Post-event evaluation report 2024, 2025, 2026,
participants submitted 2027
RESEARCH PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
Call for Research The call for proposals is for speci c TBD • TBD Annually: 3rd Q DOST-PCHRD
Proposals on PCHRD R&D priority areas under the 2022, 2023, 2024,
Priority Areas* Harmonized National R and D 2025, 2026, 2027,
Agenda (HNRDA) which hinges on 2028
DOST’s S&T thrusts, emerging and
re-emerging health concerns that
prevail in the country
Call for Research AHEAD-HPSR Program has been TBD • TBD Annually: 1st Q DOST-PCHRD
Proposals on AHEAD- developed as an improved strategy 2022, 2023, 2024,
HPSR Program* to implement the DOH’s medium 2025, 2026, 2027,
term health policy and systems 2028
research agenda
* Existing activities by government agencies, Government of Philippines (GoP)
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Annexes
Annex A: Members of the Technical Working Group for
Nutrition Research
Annex B: Members of the NNC Technical Committee