PMNP PPMO Samar

👀The Philippine Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Project continues to strengthen nutrition governance and program delivery across the 20 Project Municipalities in the Province of Samar through the enhancement of the 2026–2028 Local Nutrition Action Plans (LNAP) cm Barangay Nutrition Action Plans (BNAP) Formulation Updates, convened at MGrand Royale Hotel from 🗓️April 27–30, 2026.

Following the completion of LNAPs under the Performance-Based Grants (PBG) Tranche 2, participating LGUs are now undertaking annual plan updates in line with the Nutrition Leadership and Governance–Nutrition Program Management (NLG-NPM) modules and the National Nutrition Council’s Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation Protocol (MELLPI Pro). This ensures that local nutrition plans remain data-driven, adaptive, and responsive to the evolving needs of communities.

Through the enhancement workshop, participants reassessed their local nutrition situation using updated data from key systems such as FHSIS, OPT Plus, and HCSC. Equipped with tools like problem tree and bottleneck analysis, LGUs refined their strategies to better address malnutrition and related challenges. A strong emphasis was placed on integrating evidence-based Social Behavior Change (SBC) approaches to address critical behavioral and environmental factors influencing nutrition outcomes.

In parallel, the formulation and updating of the 2026–2028 BNAPs reinforced the importance of grassroots-level planning, ensuring that interventions are responsive and aligned from the barangay up to the provincial level. The workshop also highlighted the adoption of effective monitoring and evaluation systems to track progress and sustain gains.

This initiative not only enhances the technical capacity of LGUs but also strengthens commitment, accountability, and long-term sustainability of nutrition programs. By aligning local plans with national priorities and reinforcing evidence-based strategies, the PMNP empowers communities to deliver targeted, inclusive, and impactful interventions—paving the way for healthier and more resilient populations across Eastern Visayas.