UIC Philippine Association of Nutrition - Theotokos Chapter

14/10/2026

#𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 💌🌍

In healthcare and food systems across Mindanao and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), nutrition is far more than a calculation of calories and nutrients. It is a vital intersection of medical science, food safety, cultural respect, and patient trust.

For 𝐀𝐢𝐬𝐚 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚, 𝐑𝐍𝐃, 𝐅𝐒𝐂𝐎, navigating this multifaceted field is both a professional mission and a personal calling. Serving as a Clinical Dietitian at the Cotabato Regional and Medical Center (CRMC), Food Safety Compliance Officer, Halal Assurance Officer, and Food Product R&D Specialist, Almanza brings a holistic approach to nutritional care. Grounded in the values she developed at the University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC), her career reflects a deep commitment to patient recovery, workplace wellness, and culturally responsive healthcare.

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐈𝐂 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://www.uic.edu.ph/immaculate-impact-how-aisa-jane-almanza-rnd-integrates-clinical-dietetics-and-halal-assurance-bs-nutrition-and-dietetics-batch-2018/

UIC taught me that education carries a responsibility to serve. The knowledge we gain becomes more meaningful when we are able to share it and…

13/10/2026

𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒, 𝐉𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞! 👑✨️

Congratulations to Jefry and Belle for an outstanding performance! 🎉✨
The CHEFS Family is immensely proud to celebrate your incredible achievements:

𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞
🏆 𝑴𝒔. 𝑼𝑰𝑪 4𝒕𝒉 𝑹𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓-𝑼𝒑
🏀 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝑨𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒓𝒆

​𝐉𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐲
🏆 𝑴𝒓. 𝑼𝑰𝑪 3𝒓𝒅 𝑹𝒖𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓-𝑼𝒑
🏀 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝑨𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒓𝒆
✨ 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑵𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓

You did amazing, Jefrey and Belle! ​Thank you for representing the CHEFS Family with pride, style, and excellence! 💛🐝👏

&MsUIC2026

13/10/2026

🎥 𝐏𝐀𝐍-𝐔𝐬𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 | 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝟑: 𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐨. 𝟑 🍏🥦

🤔 What makes fruits and vegetables essential to our daily diet?

They provide 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘀, 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿 that help maintain normal body functions and support disease prevention. ✨

Learn practical ways to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your meals and make informed food choices for better health. 💚

Press play and discover 𝗞𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼. 𝟯: 𝗞𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗮𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝘄-𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘄!







𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 | Fiel Franzen P., PIO
𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩 & 𝙑𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙚𝙧 | Lilian S., Academic Committee
𝙀𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧 | Pauline S., Creatives Head

10/10/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚’𝐚𝐦 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐚! 🥳🎂

Today, we celebrate you and the kindness, patience, and dedication you share with the students you guide. Thank you for being a source of knowledge and support to our 4th year students as they navigate their hospital internship and helping them develop competence and professionalism needed in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics. ✨

We wholeheartedly wish you a year filled with good health, happiness, and more blessings. May you continue to inspire and guide future health professionals throughout your dedication and wisdom. 🩷💚

Your family,
PAN-Theotokos

09/10/2026

💪🏼 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐔𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 | 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐬 🥚🥜

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀? 🤔

Proteins are complex organic compounds composed of amino acids that are essential for 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, and 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿 of body tissues. They also contribute to various physiological processes and can serve as an energy source when needed. ✨

🥩 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 such as meat, fish, eggs, and dairy generally provide complete proteins containing all nine essential amino acids.
🌱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 such as beans, lentils, nuts, and grains also contribute to protein intake. Consuming a variety of plant-based foods throughout the day helps provide the essential amino acids needed by the body.

Including adequate protein from a variety of food sources is important for maintaining normal body function and supporting overall health. Rather than focusing on a single source, aim for a 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 and 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁 that meets your nutritional needs. 💚

𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬:

Better Health Channel. (2022, January 13). Protein. Better Health Channel. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/protein

Understanding nutrition whitney rolfes. (2026). Innova.Edu.Ec. https://digitalmoments.innova.edu.ec/document/uU1OE5UKLP65/understanding-nutrition_whitney-rolfes







𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 | Fiel Franzen P., PIO
𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩 | Lilian G., Academic Committee
𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙨 | Gayle O., Creatives Committee

06/10/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐚! 🦭🎉

As our 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 you play an important role in keeping the chapter organized, coordinated, and moving forward. Your dedication, cheerful energy, and willingness to take on responsibilities make you someone the 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 can always count on. 💚

Thank you for being one of the people who keeps our chapter strong and connected. Just like the sea lion, may you continue to make waves, bring good energy wherever you go, and never lose your playful spirit. ✨

𝗢𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝘇𝗮! 🥳🎂

Your family,
PAN-Theotokos

05/10/2026

📸 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐒 | 𝐏𝐀𝐍-𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐅𝐒 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 🌿🔨

In Celebration of the 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, the 𝗣𝗔𝗡-𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗸𝗼𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 conducted 𝗣𝗔𝗡-𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 with the 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗙𝗦 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, in collaboration with 𝗝𝗜𝗧𝗣 and 𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗦, who participated in the rehabilitation of the 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗙𝗦 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻. 🌱

The activity involved the preparation and improvement of the garden area, as well as 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘀 intended to contribute to a more productive and sustainable culinary garden. Through collective participation, students were able to engage in hands-on environmental care while recognizing the role of gardening in supporting sustainable food practices. ✨

Beyond the physical restoration of the garden, PAN-Tanim serves as an avenue for students to practice 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, and 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – principles that extend beyond the classroom and into everyday life. 🩷💚







𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 | Fiel Franzen P., PIO
𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙨 | Gayle O., Creatives Committee

05/10/2026

𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐒’ 𝐃𝐀𝐘 🍎📚

Today, we honor the teachers who faithfully serve through 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, and 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, guiding not only the minds but also the hearts of their students. Their vocation reflects the 𝗜𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗻 spirit of 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵, 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲. 🩷💚

Through their patience, wisdom, and commitment, teachers continue to shape learners who are not only prepared to succeed, but also encouraged to use what they learn in service of others. ✨

To all our teachers, thank you for making education a service of love and purpose. 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🙌🏼






𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 | Fiel Franzen P., PIO
𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩 | Reiza D., Executive Head Committee
𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙨 | Kirsten C., Asst. Committee

02/10/2026

🍚 𝐌𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐔𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 | 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 🍠🌾

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗺𝘆! 👀

Carbohydrates are one of the three main macronutrients our body needs for energy, making them an important part of a balanced diet. They are especially common in Filipino meals, from rice and bread to fruits, vegetables, and legumes.

𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲? 🤔

🍬 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 are digested quickly and include foods such as sugar, white rice, and white bread.
🌾 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 are generally digested more slowly and can provide more fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Sources include grains, oats, legumes, fruits, and vegetables.

Rather than completely avoiding carbohydrates, what matters is 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, and 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘁. 🥗✨

So next time rice is on your plate, remember: carbohydrates are an important source of energy. It’s not about cutting them out, but about making 𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀. 💚

𝗘𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁. 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆. 𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆. 🍚🌱

𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬:

Gladding, M. (2026). 3 nutrition myths: The truth about carbs, fat and weight loss. UC Davis Health. https://health.ucdavis.edu/blog/good-food/3-nutrition-myths-the-truth-about-carbs-fat-and-weight-loss/2026/03

Pinoy Helper. (2023). The role of carbohydrates in a Filipino diet: Choosing the right ones. https://pinoyhelper.com/820/the-role-of-carbohydrates-in-a-filipino-diet-choosing-the-right-ones/







𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 | Fiel Franzen P., PIO
𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩 | Reiza D., Executive Head Committee
𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙨 | Gayle O., Creatives Committee

01/10/2026

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 | 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 🕊️📿

𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙤𝙨𝙖𝙧𝙮, 𝙇𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙮

October is a time to draw closer to Mother Mary and reflect on the life of Christ through the 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆. With every prayer and mystery, we are reminded of Mary’s faith, humility, and unwavering trust in God. 🙏🏼✨

May praying the Rosary help us deepen our faith, strengthen our devotion to Mary, and foster 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 within our families and communities. 🤍

𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙤𝙨𝙖𝙧𝙮. 𝙒𝙖𝙡𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙮. 𝘿𝙧𝙖𝙬 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩.

𝘾𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 | Fiel Franzen P., PIO
𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩 | Reena D., Spiritual Committee
𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙨 | Lorraine B., Creatives Committee