Koronadal City, South Cotabato Philippines | October 22, 2025 – Every patient deserves safe, high-quality, and nourishing care—this is the daily commitment of the Nutrition and Dietetics Service of the South Cotabato Provincial Hospital (SCPH) led by Josephine V. Perdido, Nutritionist–Dietitian II.
Perdido, who has dedicated 33 years in government service, including 16 years at Polomolok Municipal Health Hospital before her promotion to SCPH, emphasized that proper nutrition is a vital part of recovery.
“Caring for our patients means protecting their health in every step of their healing. Each meal we serve must reflect compassion, safety, and nourishment,” she said.
To ensure food safety, Perdido shared that the hospital conducts annual physical examinations for staff, follows strict food safety protocols, and implements regular inspections and asset planning. These systems keep the Nutrition and Dietetics Service clean, compliant, and free from contamination.
She described Nutritionist-Dietitians as the “architects of hospital meals,” responsible for creating the blueprint of each patient’s diet—from meal planning and diet descriptions to calorie management and quality control.
All deliveries, she added, undergo strict bidding and screening to guarantee safe and quality ingredients.
SCPH also practices individualized meal planning based on doctors’ orders, including 1,500-calorie diets, special supplementation, and nutrition counseling.
“There is no strict diet. All is in moderation,” Perdido reminded, noting that hospital meals are classified into Regular and Therapeutic Diets, such as no-fat and no-salt preparations for special cases.
Perdido thanked Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr., for supporting better delivery of services.
“The Governor reminds us to serve with a clear mind and a good heart. Even a simple smile from our food servers can bring comfort to our patients,” she added.
With service, discipline, and compassion, the SCPH Nutrition and Dietetics team continues its mission to provide safe food, proper nutrition, and healing in every meal.
