Health officials highlight link between nutrition and mental health
South Cotabato, Philippines | October 08, 2025 – Health officials here are shining a light on the critical connection between mental health and nutrition — a topic often overlooked in suicide prevention efforts. Angela B. Frugalidad, Community Affairs Officer IV and a Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian, urges the public to recognize how food and lifestyle choices affect […]
Health frontliners sharpen emergency nutrition skills in lifesaving programs
Tupi, South Cotabato Philippines | October 4, 2025 — In an effort to enhance disaster preparedness and protect vulnerable communities during emergencies, the Municipality of Tupi successfully combated a three-day Nutrition in Emergencies and Information Management Training Course from October 1 to 3, 2025, held at the Tupi Municipal Training Hall. The training gathered over […]
South Cotabato nutrition champions gather in Davao conference to push for stronger food and nutrition security
South Cotabato, Philippines | October 1, 2025 – Local leaders and nutrition advocates from across Mindanao came together this week for the Mindanao Conference on Food and Nutrition Security for Local Government Units, held in Davao City. The event signals a renewed and collective effort to improve nutrition governance in Mindanao, Community Affairs Officer IV […]
South Cotabato bags major awards at 2025 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO PHILIPPINES | SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 — South Cotabato shone at the 2025 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony on September 26 at Narra Hall, Cinco Niñas, taking home several major awards that recognize the province’s commitment to health and nutrition. One of the highlights of the event was Liza C. Enamno, who was […]
Barangay nutrition scholar leads by example in ‘Gulayan Contest’
South Cotabato, Philippines | September 24, 2025 – Barangay Nutrition Scholar Susan D. Tangkala is leading by example in Barangay Lamhaku, Tboli, South Cotabato, through her thriving backyard garden. A mother and wife, she takes pride in her role as a BNS, firmly believing that good nutrition starts at home. As part of the 2025 […]
Barangay Affairs Unit delivers first batch of ₱900K livelihood projects
Koronadal City, South Cotabato | September 19, 2025 — The Barangay Affairs Unit (BAU) kicked off the rollout of its Angat Livelihood Program by distributing a total of P900, 000 seed capital to nine grassroots associations across South Cotabato. Dennis C. Dignadice, Executive Assistant IV, said the program plants the seeds of independence. “We’re […]
South Cotabato BNS workers level up in refresher course
South Cotabato,Philipines| September 17, 2025 – Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) have completed a refresher course to enhance their skills and strengthen grassroots health services. For many participants, the training provided not only technical updates but also a renewed sense of purpose. Edlyn Calarjarenita, an eight-year BNS from Barangay M. Roxas in Sto. Niño described the […]
South Cotabato to strengthen nutrition with TESDA-Accredited training, creation of permanent positions
Koronadal City, South Cotabato | September 15, 2025—-South Cotabato is raising the bar in nutrition governance with plans to provide TESDA-accredited NC II training for Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) and to institutionalize nutrition efforts by creating full personnel within the province. Angela B. Frugalidad, Community Affairs Officer IV, said these two measures will professionalize grassroots […]
Know the symptoms of TB –IPHO warns
Koronadal, South Cotabato| September 10, 2025 – The Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) has urged the public to stay alert and informed about the symptoms of tuberculosis (TB), stressing that early detection is key to preventing severe complications and saving lives. Nurse-III John Arlo Codilla, Head of the Provincial TB Control Unit, said TB remains […]
AI-Driven TB Detection Now in 8 areas of South Cotabato
Koronadal, South Cotabato |September 05, 2025 – South Cotabato marked a major milestone in the fight against tuberculosis (TB) with the rollout of AI-powered diagnostic technologies across eight areas of the province. According to John Arlo Codilla, Nurse-III and Head of the Provincial TB Control Unit, South Cotabato is among the first provinces in the […]