City Nutrition Section of Tayabas

09/08/2026

#𝐍𝐍𝐂𝟒𝐀𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬: 𝐘𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐩 𝐇𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐛 - "𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐈𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬."

With every 𝘺𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘱 (𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦) that provides comfort and every 𝘩𝘢𝘬𝘢𝘣 (𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥) that nurtures a child's growth, the National Nutrition Council (NNC) CALABARZON hereby joins the month-long observance of the 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 through the empowering theme "𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨: 𝙔𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙥 𝙃𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙗 – 𝘽𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚: 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨."

Breastfeeding remains the gold standard and cornerstone of an optimal maternal and child nutrition through infant and young child feeding key interventions to ensure that every Filipino child receives the best possible start in life. Beyond health, breastfeeding strengthens food security, reduces household expenses, minimizes environmental waste from breastmilk substitutes, and supports poverty reduction by providing a safe, sustainable, and readily available source of nutrition.

The recent data on the 2025 National Nutrition Survey revealed that most breastfeeding practices improved but remained suboptimal. The percentage of infants and young children 0-23 months old with timely breastfeeding initiation decreased from 61.2% in 2023 to 59.4% in 2025. Also, only 54.8% of Filipino infants below six months are exclusively breastfed. In addition to this, 61.0% and 48.5% of infants and young children have continued breastfeeding until one year and two years of age, respectively, highlighting the need for stronger support systems for breastfeeding mothers and families.

In recognition of these challenges, the National Nutrition Council (NNC), through the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2023–2028, remains steadfast in underscoring breastfeeding as a priority intervention to achieve the national target of increasing the percentage of exclusively breastfed (EBF) infants at 6 months from 32.1% (2021-2022) to 50% by 2028.

As the government's lead policy-making and coordinating body on nutrition, the NNC, together with the Regional Office of CALABARZON, continues to advance breastfeeding promotion across the region through the implementation of evidence-based nutrition programs and technical assistance to local government units

Breastfeeding is more than a mother's responsibility—it is a shared commitment to ensuring healthier children, stronger families, and more resilient communities. NNC CALABARZON calls upon every Filipino to become a breastfeeding advocate.

Let us all envision a Philippines where every mother is empowered, every child is nourished, and every community advocates for a more sustainable future for future generations.

𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://tinyurl.com/NNC4A-NBFAW2026







Written by:
NO II Samantha E. Bantilan, RND
NO III Theresa A. Rivas, RND, MPH
RNPC Lourdes Bulante-Orongan, RND, MDM

National Nutrition Council (Official)

09/08/2026

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Mga magulang at tagapag-alaga ng mga batang edad 6-59 buwan, oras na para protektahan ang inyong mga anak laban sa Tigdas at Tigdas-hangin! 💉🛡️💪🏻👶

Isasagawa ng City of Tayabas sa pamamagitan ng City Health Office ang Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-SIA) 2026 sa Agosto 10-28, 2026.

🗓️ Narito ang mga target areas at vaccination venues para sa unang linggo ng pagbabakuna - Agosto 10-14, 2026.

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Makilahok, magpabakuna, at maging bahagi ng Ligtas Tigdas 2026!





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06/08/2026

Nutrient needs during pregnancy and lactation are higher than at any other time for most women. For a healthy mom and baby, it is crucial that these nutrient needs are met.

Most of these essential vitamins and minerals are available in dark leafy green vegetables, fresh fruits, lean meats, fish, dairy, nuts and legumes, and other vegetables. Basically a supercharged healthy diet is what a mother and baby needs.

06/08/2026

OMG! Did you know that breastfed babies have a lower risk of asthma, obesity, and type 1 diabetes?

Breast milk shares antibodies from the mother to the baby, which helps babies develop a strong immune system to protect them from illnesses.

AND breastfeeding has health benefits for the mom too! Women who breastfed are less likely to develop some cancers, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure.

If you want to increase breast milk supply, eat these fruits and veggies.

06/08/2026

“Eating a variety of foods while breastfeeding will change the flavor of your breast milk. Tasting varied flavors may help babies more easily accept solid foods later when they can eat solid foods.”

Source: mayoclinic.org

05/08/2026

Ngayong 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, ating isabuhay ang temang “𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞: 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬.” 🩷

Ipinapaalala nito na ang matagumpay na pagpapasuso ay nakasalalay sa pagpapatibay ng mga napatunayang epektibong programa, polisiya, at suporta upang matiyak ang pinakamainam na kalusugan at nutrisyon ng bawat sanggol. 🤱🏻

Sa 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫-𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐙𝐎𝐍, bawat yakap at bawat pagpapasuso ay hakbang tungo sa mas malusog na kinabukasan. Sama-sama nating palakasin ang mga gawaing napatunayang epektibo sa pagprotekta, pagtataguyod, at pagsuporta sa breastfeeding—mula sa mga Mother-Baby Friendly health facilities hanggang sa bawat tahanan at komunidad. Sa pamamagitan ng sama-samang pagkilos, mabibigyan natin ang bawat sanggol ng ligtas, malusog, at napapanatiling simula sa buhay, habang sinusuportahan ang bawat ina sa kanilang breastfeeding journey.

05/08/2026

It’s World Breastfeeding Week!

Many women do not breastfeed as long as they would like.
This is how to support breastfeeding mothers anytime, everywhere

05/08/2026

31/07/2026

It’s World Breastfeeding Week!

Breastfeeding provides the perfect nutrition for babies and a healthy beginning - with benefits that last for life.
From maternity leave to trained counsellors, let’s ensure every mum gets the breastfeeding support she needs!

31/07/2026