Talisay City Kickstarts 52nd Nutrition Month Celebration

Mayor Atty. Weng Lizares led the launch of the 52nd Nutrition Month celebration during the city government's regular flag-raising ceremony at the Public Plaza.

Organized in partnership with the City Nutrition Office, DepEd Talisay, the City Agriculture Office, and the City Primary Health Care Facility, this year's local observance carries the sub-theme: "Nutrisyon at Kalikasan, Ating Pangalagaan!" This serves as an extension of the national campaign, "Sa PPAN: Sama-Sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat." Under the Gwapa Nga Panghimanwa administration, the initiative reinforces the ASENSO governance platform by focusing on sustainable diets, food security, and environmental protection.

The kickoff was attended by SP Members Erlou Penado, Merci Ereñeta, Wilfred Malan, Martin Lizares, and Gelo Lacson, along with Assistant City Administrator Ismael Penado. Also present were City Agriculture head Katherine Day Gemotra, Leonard D. Aguiman (CSWDO), and Nurse Carleen Ann Cutanda (Talisay Primary Health Care Facility).

DepEd Talisay officials in attendance included OIC-Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Jen-Ann V. Rosal, OIC-Asst. Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Noel E. Santillan, OIC-SGOD Chief Dr. Myline Cornel, and SDO Nurse Steffanie May Sobrepenia.

City employees, Barangay Nutrition Scholars, Barangay Health Workers (BHWs), daycare workers and students, and personnel from the local PNP and Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) joined the program to show community support.