MAITUM SHINES AT THE 2026 REGIONAL NUTRITION AWARDING CEREMONY The Municipality of Maitum once again demonstrated its strong commitment to advancing nutrition and improving the well-being of its people as it received multiple recognitions during the 2026 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony (RNAC) held on September 17, 2026, at The Farm, Carpenter Hills, Koronadal City. The ceremony recognized outstanding Local Government Units (LGUs) and Local Nutrition Focal Points (LNFPs) across the region for their exemplary performance, commitment, and dedication in the planning, implementation, management, and delivery of nutrition programs and interventions for Calendar Year 2025. Maitum was among the LGUs recognized and received the following awards: ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐ง๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ฅ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ Maitum achieved a Very Satisfactory Nutrition Program Performance rating of 90.02%, reflecting the municipalityโs sustained efforts in implementing effective nutrition programs and interventions. ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ โ ๐๐จ๐ฉ ๐ Maitum ranked among the Top 3 municipalities with the lowest stunting prevalence rate, recording only 0.28%, based on the 2026 OPT Plus Report. ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ซ in the Region Recognition was also given to Ms. Marife M. Cambel, RND, Municipal Nutrition Action Officer (MNAO) of Maitum, for her outstanding leadership and dedication in advancing the municipalityโs nutrition agenda. ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐๐ โ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ Ms. Cambel was likewise recognized for the feature article โMaitum Moms Matter: Nutrition Office Champions Breastfeeding and Complementary Feeding,โ which demonstrated excellence in composition and contributed to the promotion of good nutrition through social media. ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ โ ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ Maitum received a Certificate of Recognition as Finalist for the Top Recognition in Engaging Network Development for Nutrition Program (TREND) Award, highlighting its efforts in strengthening partnerships and networks for nutrition. Radyo Kasaganaan 99.7 FM Nutriskwela Community Radio Station โ Maitum, Sarangani was also recognized for its contribution to promoting nutrition awareness and information among the community. These recognitions reflect the collective efforts of the Municipal Nutrition Council, Nutrition Office, barangay nutrition committees, partner agencies, frontline workers, and the entire Maitum community in making nutrition a continuing priority. The Municipality of Maitum, under the leadership of Mayor James Mark B. Reganit, remains committed to strengthening nutrition interventions and building a healthier, more resilient, and well-nourished Maitum. This achievement is a testament to what can be accomplished through strong leadership, dedicated service, collaboration, and a shared commitment to the health and well-being of every Maitumian.
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