“Ang isang malusog na bata ay bunga ng pagmamahal at maunlad na komunidad. Ang nutrisyon ay hindi lamang programa, kundi isang pang-araw-araw na pangako para sa bawat pamilyang Bayambangueño.”
Ito ang naging pangunahing mensahe ni Mayor Niña Jose-Quiambao sa ginanap na Pangitalindeg para ed Nutrisyon o Gawad Parangal sa Nutrisyon 2026, ang culminating activity ng pagdiriwang ng National Nutrition Month 2026, ngayong araw, Hulyo 29, sa Balon Bayambang Events Center.
Binigyang-diin ng alkalde na ang lokal na pamahalaan, mga barangay, paaralan, at iba pang katuwang ang susi sa paghubog ng mas malusog na kinabukasan ng bawat batang Bayambangueño.
Sa mensahe naman ni Vice-Mayor Ian Camille Sabangan, ang bawat batang malusog aniya ay may mas malaking pagkakataong maabot ang kanyang mga pangarap.
Sa kanyang pambungad na mensahe, sinabi ni Municipal Administrator, Atty. Rodelynn Rajini S. Vidad, na ang isang batang may sapat na nutrisyon ay may mas malaking pagkakataong magtagumpay, lalo na sa pag-aaral.
Dagdag niya, ang mga natatamong pagkilala ay hindi lamang mga tropeo, kundi bunga ng matatag na pagtutulungan ng lokal na pamahalaan at ng buong komunidad sa pagsusulong ng mga programang pangnutrisyon.
Nagbigay rin ng inspirasyonal na mensahe si DOH Nutritionist-Dietitian IV Jovita Leny S. Calaguas, na nagpahayag ng kaniyang paghanga sa patuloy na tagumpay ng nutrition program ng Bayambang. Ayon sa kanya, ang patuloy na pangangalaga sa mga bata mula sa kanilang pagsilang hanggang sa paglaki ang dahilan kung bakit malayo ang mararating ng bawat batang Bayambangueño. “Ipinapangalandakan ko ang Bayambang dahil sa husay at galing nito sa implementasyom ng mga programang pangnutrisyon!”
Samantala, sa pamamagitan ng isang video message, sinabi ni National Nutrition Council Region I Nutrition Officer III Kendall Pilgrim A. Gatan na ang mga natatanggap na parangal ay hindi ang katapusan ng paglalakbay kundi isang mahalagang milestone na nagbibigay ng inspirasyon upang higit pang pagbutihin ang paglilingkod sa komunidad.
Pinangunahan ng Municipal Nutrition Action Office (MNAO) ang programa bilang pagkilala sa mga indibidwal, barangay, paaralan, at mga katuwang na nagpamalas ng natatanging dedikasyon sa pagpapatupad ng mga programang pangkalusugan at pangnutrisyon sa bayan.
Kabilang sa mga ginawaran ang mga nagwagi sa Search for Nutrition A1 Child (Year 9), Amazing Race Season 3: Baby Crawl Challenge, Search for Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS), Search for Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Committee (BNC), Search for Outstanding HAPAG Implementer, at Search for Outstanding Schools in Nutrition Program Management.
1. Search for Nutrition A1 Child Year 9 featuring “Kid’s Got Talent” 3
Champion – ZORELLE BHAGISH A. ESPETERO (BRGY. ASIN) – P6,000 + PLAQUE
1st Runner Up – SHANIAH FAITH S. JUNIO (BRGY. INANLORENZA) – 4,000 + PLAQUE
2nd Runner Up – YSABELLA EDELLE G. GACUTAN (MCDC) – 3,000 + PLAQUE
2. Amazing Race Season 3: Baby Crawl Challenge 3
Champion- JOHN MARK I. PALERASIO (BRGY. ZONE VII) – P3,000 + PLAQUE
1st Runner Up- LUCAS U. OBIENA (BRGY. MAGSAYSAY) – P2,000 + PLAQUE
2nd Runner Up- KAIRA R. LEGASPI (BRGY. POBLACION SUR) – P1,000 + PLAQUE
3. Search for Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) 5
Champion- CHRISTIEN P. GARCIA (BRGY. ZONE VI) – P10,000 + PLAQUE
1st Runner Up- MARITES M. CATALAN (BRGY. HERMOZA) – P8,000 + CERTIFICATE
2nd Runner Up- ANNALIZA M. NATIVIDAD (BRGY. SANCAGULIS) – P7,000 + CERTIFICATE
3rd Runner Up- MARCELINA R. MACARAEG (BRGY. BACNONO) – P6,000 + CERTIFICATE
4th Runner Up- EMALYN L. LACERNA (BRGY. MANAMBONG SUR) – P5,000 + CERTIFICATE
RUNNERS UP
ELSIE V. BAIGUEN (BRGY. MAGSAYSAY) – P3,000 + CERTIFICATE
MARITES G. DE GUZMAN (BRGY. POBLACION SUR) – P3,000 + CERTIFICATE
SARAH JOY V. DE VERA (BRGY. CADRE SITE) – P3,000 + CERTIFICATE
ROSE ANN F. JIMENEZ (BRGY. BICAL SUR) – P3,000 + CERTIFICATE
MAE ANN C. ALCANTARA (BRGY. NALSIAN SUR) – P3,000 + CERTIFICATE
4. Search for Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Committee (BNC) 5
Champion- BRGY. HERMOZA – P20,000 + PLAQUE
1st Runner Up – BRGY. SANCAGULIS – P15,000 + PLAQUE
2nd Runner Up – BRGY. BACNONO – P10,000 + PLAQUE
3rd Runner Up – BRGY. ZONE VI – P7,000 + CERTIFICATE
4th Runner Up – BRGY. MAGSAYSAY – 5,000 + CERTIFICATE
RUNNERS UP
BRGY. MANAMBONG SUR – P3,000 + CERTIFICATE
BRGY. CADRE SITE – P3,000 + CERTIFICATE
BRGY. BICAL SUR – P3,000 + CERTIFICATE
5. Search for Best HAPAG Implementer (Halina’t Magtanim ng Prutas at Gulay) 3
Champion- BRGY. LIGUE – P22,223 + PLAQUE
1st Runner Up – BRGY. BACNONO – P11,112 + PLAQUE
2nd Runner Up – BRGY. BUAYAEN – P8,000 + PLAQUE
6. Search for Outstanding School in Nutrition Program Management 3
Champion- AMANCOSILING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – P20,000 + PLAQUE
1st Runner Up- PANGDEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – P15,000 + PLAQUE
2nd Runner Up- HERMOZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – P10,000 + PLAQUE
Certificate of Participation:
SAN VICENTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
INIRANGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TOCOC EAST-WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CATALINO CASTANEDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Special Awards:
PANGDEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Most Improved in Canteen Management
HERMOZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Best in WINS Program
TOCOC EAST-WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Most Improved in Nutritional Status
HERMOZA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Most Improved in Nutritional Status
CATALINO CASTANEDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Best in Documentation
SAN VICENTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Best in Gulayan sa Paaralan
INIRANGAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Best in Innovation (GPP)
Kinilala rin ang iba’t ibang CSOs, NGOs, donors, development partners, at ang Nutrition Month 2026 Technical Working Group para sa kanilang mahalagang ambag sa tagumpay ng programa.
LIST OF DONOR-HONOREES:
1. SWITCH CAFE – feeding activity in various barangays
2. BOUNTIFUL CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION – dietary supplementation for undernourished children 0-59 months, at risk pregnant and lactating mothers
3. BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION – feeding and gift-giving activities
4. BAYAMBANG MUNICIPAL POLICE STATION (BAYAMBANG MPS) – feeding activities
5. BORN TO SERVE (BTS) BATCH 1990 – feeding activity to pre-schoolers and Balik Eskwela Program
6. BNHS BATCH 1990 – ARANGKADA 90 – feeding activities
7. FEEDING ANGELS – feeding activities to preschoolers and Back to School Program
8. KASAMA KITA SA BARANGAY FOUNDATION, INC. (KKSBFI) – distribution of dairy milk to preschoolers
9. NIÑA CARES FOUNDATION, INC. – distribution of dairy milk to preschoolers, free meals Komprehensibong Serbisyo sa Bayan; rolling kitchen
10. ROTARY CLUB OF BAYAMBANG – feeding and gift-giving activity
11. MUNICIPALITY OF BAYAMBANG FEDERATION OFFICERS OF B.H.W. INC. – implementation of various health programs
12. BAYAMBANG MATIKAS EAGLES CLUB (BAMEC) – feeding activity and distribution of medicines and vitamins
13. MR. SAMUEL C. LOMBOY JR. (MADER SAMMY) – feeding activities and gift-giving activity
14. MUNICIPAL AGRICULTURE AND FISHERY COUNCIL (MAFC) – feeding activities during calamities
15. DR. SARAH G. CAMPOS (PEDIATRICIAN) – feeding activities and distribution of vitamins to 0-59 months under nourished
16. PHILIPPINE DENTAL ASSOCIATION – PDA-PANGASINAN CHAPTER – implementation of Project Buntis (First 1000 Days Oral Health Program for First-Time Moms)
17. AUTISM SOCIETY OF BAYAMBANG – food packs for Ausome Kids; check-up and consultations; activities, storytelling, inflatable playgrounds for Ausome Kids
18. BALON BAYAMBANG BNS ASSOCIATION – feeding activity; implementation of various nutrition programs
Kinilala rin ang mga miyembro ng Nutrition Month Technical Working Group 2026 na sina:
1. ATTY. RODELYNN RAJINI S. VIDAD (Municipal Administrator)
2. ATTY. MELINDA ROSE R. FERNANDEZ (Head, HRMO)
3. MA-LENE S. TORIO (MENRO; Head, ESWMO)
4. VENUS M. BUENO (Head, MNAO)
5. MARK KENNETH P. GANGANO (RHU I Nurse)
6. MADONNA C. JUNIO (RHU II Nurse)
7. LADY PHILINA B. DUQUE (RHU III Nurse)
8. RESTY S. ODON (PIO)
9. ANDREW CASIPIT (MTICAO Staff)
10. EDUARDO A. DULAY (HRMO Staff)
11. DIANA C. CAYABYAB (MAO Staff)
12. MARVIN P. BAUTISTA (MSWDO Staff)
13. IMELDA P. DE GUZMAN (MNAO Staff)
14. MARICEL F. CALDITO (MNAO Staff)
Sa kanyang pangwakas na mensahe, nagpahayag ng taos-pusong pasasalamat si Municipal Nutritionist Venus M. Bueno sa lahat ng mga katuwang at partner na patuloy na sumusuporta sa mga programang pangnutrisyon ng bayan.
Dinaluhan ang seremonya ng mga opisyal ng lokal na pamahalaan, mga kinatawan mula sa National Nutrition Council (NNC) Region I, Department of Health (DOH) Center for Health Development, mga barangay nutrition workers, school representatives, at iba pang mga stakeholder.
Higit pa sa isang simpleng paggawad ng parangal, nagsilbi ang programa bilang pagpupugay sa dedikasyon at sama-samang pagkilos ng iba’t ibang sektor sa pagtataguyod ng wastong nutrisyon at mas malusog na pamayanan, bilang makabuluhang pagtatapos ng Nutrition Month 2026 na may temang “Nutrisyon at Kalikasan, Ating Pangalagaan!” (VMF/RSO; AG)
