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๐—–๐—š๐—ข ๐—œ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—š๐—” ๐— ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ž๐—ฆ ๐—ช๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—Ÿ๐—— ๐—ฅ๐—”๐—•๐—œ๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ The City Government of Iriga, through the City Health Office and the City Veterinary Of...
02/10/2026

๐—–๐—š๐—ข ๐—œ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—š๐—” ๐— ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ž๐—ฆ ๐—ช๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—Ÿ๐—— ๐—ฅ๐—”๐—•๐—œ๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐——๐—”๐—ฌ

The City Government of Iriga, through the City Health Office and the City Veterinary Office, successfully conducted the World Rabies Day Celebration 2026 on September 28 at the Iriga City Sports Center, carrying the theme "Stronger Together." The activity aimed to strengthen public awareness on rabies prevention and control, promote responsible pet ownership, and emphasize the importance of immediate and appropriate management of animal bite exposures.

The celebration was attended by punong barangays, barangay kagawads on health, and barangay health workers (BHWs). Private sector partners also joined the event, including St. Roch Animal Bite Center, Rabvaxx Animal Bite Center, and St. Jude Animal Bite Center.

Dr. Cindy Melissa T. Villareal from the CHO served as one of the resource speakers and discussed "Animal Bite Protocol and Management," focusing on the proper response and management of individuals exposed to animal bites. Her discussion highlighted the importance of seeking immediate medical attention and following appropriate protocols to prevent rabies infection.

Meanwhile, Acting City Veterinarian Dr. Mark Kevin Badiola discussed "Responsible Pet Ownership, Veterinary Services, Dog Vaccination and Ordinance," emphasizing the role of pet owners in preventing rabies through responsible care and regular vaccination of dogs.

During the event, the CVO also provided free anti-rabies vaccines for pets. The event was graced by City Mayor Rex C. Oliva and Vice Mayor Edsel S. Dimaiwat, who reaffirmed the LGU's commitment to a rabies-free and healthier Iriga City.





Mayor Wilfredo Rex Cuba Oliva - Iriga City
Rex Oliva

๐—œ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—š๐—” ๐—–๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ ๐—–๐—ข๐—ก๐——๐—จ๐—–๐—ง๐—ฆ ๐—ง๐—›๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—˜-๐——๐—”๐—ฌ ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—–๐—ง๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก ๐— ๐—”๐—ก๐—”๐—š๐—˜๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—œ๐—ก๐—œ๐—ก๐—šThe City Government of Iriga, through the City Nutrition Offi...
02/10/2026

๐—œ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—š๐—” ๐—–๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ ๐—–๐—ข๐—ก๐——๐—จ๐—–๐—ง๐—ฆ ๐—ง๐—›๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—˜-๐——๐—”๐—ฌ ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—–๐—ง๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก ๐— ๐—”๐—ก๐—”๐—š๐—˜๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—”๐—œ๐—ก๐—œ๐—ก๐—š

The City Government of Iriga, through the City Nutrition Office (CNO) under the City Health Office (CHO), conducted a three-day Lactation Management Training from September 30 to October 2, 2026, at the Badminton Court, Iriga City Sports Center, to strengthen the capacity of CHO personnel in providing breastfeeding support to mothers.

The training, facilitated by City Nutrition Program Coordinator and City Nutrition Action Officer Kristy F. Basmayor, RND, equipped participants with practical knowledge and skills in promoting, protecting, and supporting breastfeeding from pregnancy through the postpartum period, better preparing them to guide mothers through common breastfeeding challenges and ensure infants receive proper nutrition from their earliest days.

The activity also forms part of the CHO's continuing efforts to secure accreditation as a Mother-Baby Friendly Workplace, reinforcing the city government's commitment to supporting the breastfeeding needs and rights of its employees, while strengthening the broader push to improve maternal and child health outcomes across Iriga City.

Resource speakers included Jofloren Krestel B. Regalado, RN, of the Provincial Health Office; Liziel B. Malapo, RN, MAN, of Buhi Community Hospital; Maribel B. Fernandez, RM, of Libmanan District Hospital; and Yheerliza S. Bayrante, RND, of the Department of Health, whose combined expertise gave participants practical, field-tested approaches they can now apply directly in service to the city's maternal and child health programs.





Mayor Wilfredo Rex Cuba Oliva - Iriga City
Rex Oliva

๐ŸŽ‰ Happy Birthday to our September Celebrants! ๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿ’›To all our BNS and Nutrition Staff celebrating their birthdays this Sept...
29/09/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ Happy Birthday to our September Celebrants! ๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿ’›

To all our BNS and Nutrition Staff celebrating their birthdays this September, may your special day be filled with happiness, good health, and meaningful moments with your loved ones.

Thank you for your continued dedication and service to our Irigueรฑo community. May this new year of your life bring you more blessings, joy, and reasons to smile. ๐Ÿฅณ

Happy Birthday, September celebrants! ๐ŸŽˆ๐Ÿ’
Enjoy your special day! ๐Ÿ’›

Gina - September 6
Marites - September 7
Marujane - September 14
Francia - September 22
Marilyn - September 22
Evangeline - September 23
Jimnah - September 27
Josephine - September 28

๐—–๐—›๐—ฅ๐— ๐—ข ๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—”๐——๐—ฆ ๐—™๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—š ๐—–๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—˜๐— ๐—ข๐—ก๐—ฌ, ๐— ๐—”๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐—ฆ๐—›๐—”๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—–๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง ๐—–๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ ๐— ๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฆToday's flag raising ceremony was led by the City Human Re...
29/09/2026

๐—–๐—›๐—ฅ๐— ๐—ข ๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—”๐——๐—ฆ ๐—™๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—š ๐—–๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—˜๐— ๐—ข๐—ก๐—ฌ, ๐— ๐—”๐—ฌ๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐—ฆ๐—›๐—”๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—–๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง ๐—–๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ ๐— ๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ข๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฆ

Today's flag raising ceremony was led by the City Human Resources and Management Office (CHRMO), headed by Ma. Eloisa A. Jaim, gathering city government employees and officials for the start of the work week.

Following the ceremony, Mayor Rex C. Oliva gave updates on the various activities and recognitions the city participated in over the past days. Among these was the city's defense of its bid on September 24 as one of five finalists for the 2026 Most Business-Friendly Local Government Unit (LGU) Awards, City Level 3 Category, given by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) at the PCCI Office in Taguig City, with results to be announced on October 5.

On the same day, Iriga City also earned regional recognition at the 2026 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony held in Legazpi City, receiving the Green Banner Seal of Compliance Award and the Most Improved LGU award from the National Nutrition Council (NNC) Bicol Regional Nutrition Office. Both awards were presented to city hall employees during today's flag raising ceremony, in recognition of the city's continuing efforts to strengthen nutrition programs and improve community well-being.

Mayor Rex also cited the recent convening of the city's local special bodies, including the Local Health Board, City Nutrition Committee, City Peace and Order Council (CPOC), City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC), City Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (CTF-ELCAC), Gender and Development (GAD) Focal Point System, and the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Council, as part of the city government's ongoing work across various sectors.

Also acknowledged were the Kasalang Barangay held September 25, spearheaded by the Office of the Local Civil Registrar as part of the city government's advocacy for strengthening the family, as well as the 13th Arriba Iriga Extreme Mountain Bike Challenge on September 26 and Arriba Iriga Invitational Motocross on September 27, both spearheaded by the Iriga City Sports Development Office in support of the city's continuing push for sports tourism.





Rex Oliva
Mayor Wilfredo Rex Cuba Oliva - Iriga City

Celebrating Excellence in Nutrition ServiceThe City Government of Iriga proudly celebrates the 2025 Green Banner Seal of...
27/09/2026

Celebrating Excellence in Nutrition Service

The City Government of Iriga proudly celebrates the 2025 Green Banner Seal of Compliance Award and the recognition as Most Improved LGU in Nutritional Outcomes, awarded during the 2026 Bicol Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony held on September 24, 2026, at The Marison Hotel, Legazpi City.

These recognitions reflect the sustained commitment, collaboration, and collective efforts of the City Nutrition Office, Barangay Nutrition Scholars, Barangay Nutrition Committees, City Nutrition Committee, partner offices, and the 36 barangays of the City of Iriga in strengthening nutrition programs and improving nutritional outcomes in our communities.

Adding distinction to these recognitions are our very own contenders for the following awards:

๐ŸŒŸ Ms. Kristy F. Basmayor, RND
Contender โ€“ Outstanding City Nutrition Program Coordinator

๐ŸŒŸ Ms. Cyrine M. Ampongan
Contender โ€“ Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar

These accomplishments are a testament to the dedication of our nutrition workforce and partners whose collective efforts continue to advance nutrition and promote the well-being of every Irigueรฑo.

Congratulations to everyone who contributed to these achievements. May these recognitions inspire us to remain committed to strengthening nutrition programs and building a healthier, better-nourished City of Iriga.

City of Iriga โ€” united in service, committed to nutrition. ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’™

BUHI FORUM NEW I 26 Sep 2026 โ€” Kinilala sa antas ng rehiyon ang Iriga City dahil sa patuloy nitong pagsisikap na palakas...
27/09/2026

BUHI FORUM NEW I 26 Sep 2026 โ€” Kinilala sa antas ng rehiyon ang Iriga City dahil sa patuloy nitong pagsisikap na palakasin ang mga programa sa nutrisyon at mapabuti ang kalagayan ng kalusugan ng mga residente.

Dalawang pangunahing parangal ang natanggap ng lungsod sa ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฒ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ก๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—–๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜† na ginanap noong ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฐ ๐˜€๐—ฎ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—›๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—น ๐˜€๐—ฎ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐˜‡๐—ฝ๐—ถ ๐—–๐—ถ๐˜๐˜†. Isinagawa ang seremonya ng National Nutrition Council (NNC)-Bicol Regional Nutrition Office upang kilalanin ang mga local government unit (LGU) at nutrition workers na may mahalagang ambag sa pagsusulong ng mga programa sa nutrisyon sa rehiyon.

Tumanggap ang Iriga City ng Green Banner Seal of Compliance Award dahil sa maayos na pamamahala at pagsunod nito sa mga pamantayan para sa nutrition programs. Kinilala rin ang lungsod bilang Most Improved Local Government Unit (LGU) batay sa resulta ng 2025 evaluation.

May mga kinatawan din ang Iriga City na naging finalists para sa Outstanding Program Coordinator at Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) categories.

Dumalo sa awarding sina Hon. JM A. Grimaldo, Chairperson ng Committee on Health; Hon. Vincent Noel R. Nagrampa, Punong Barangay ng San Vicente Sur; Dr. Ronald G. Pereรฑa, City Health Officer II at dating City Nutrition Action Officer (CNAO); Kristy F. Basmayor, City Nutrition Program Coordinator at CNAO; at Cyrine M. Ampongan, finalist para sa Outstanding BNS mula sa San Vicente Sur.

Tumanggap din ng Certificate of Appreciation ang Iriga City Nutrition Committee, na pinamumunuan ni Hon. Wilfredo Rex C. Oliva, bilang pagkilala sa commitment nito sa Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) at aktibong pakikilahok sa 2026 Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI).

Kasabay ng pagkilalang ito ang naiulat na pagbuti ng ilang nutrition indicators ng lungsod. Bumaba mula 5.07% noong 2024 sa 2.88% noong 2025 ang kaso ng underweight at severe underweight. Bumaba rin ang stunting mula 6.26% tungo sa 2.84%, habang ang overweight at obesity ay bumaba mula 3.71% tungo sa 1.58% sa parehong panahon.

Iniuugnay ang mga naging pag-unlad sa pagpapatupad ng mga programang gaya ng Philippine Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (PIMAM), Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), Operation Timbang Plus, at regular na growth monitoring.

Pinalawak din ng lungsod ang feeding program para sa mga Indigenous Peoples (IP) sa pakikipagtulungan sa Convoy of Hope Philippines. Mula sa walong tribo, umabot na sa 21 tribes ang saklaw ng programa.

Binigyang-diin ng pagkilala ang sama-samang pagsisikap ng City Nutrition Committee, Nutrition Secretariat, 36 Barangay Nutrition Committees, 36 Barangay Nutrition Scholars, mga national government agencies, development partners at mga residente ng lungsod.

Sa temang โ€œStronger Partnerships, Better Nutrition,โ€ ipinakita ng pagkilala ang kahalagahan ng pagtutulungan ng pamahalaan at komunidad upang mapabuti ang nutrisyon at kalusugan ng mga mamamayan.

REFERENCE: Lungsod ng Iriga (Facebook)


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๐—œ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—š๐—” ๐—–๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ ๐—˜๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ก๐—ฆ ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—š๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—–๐—ข๐—š๐—ก๐—œ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—ก๐—š๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ก๐—จ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—š๐—ข๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ก๐—”๐—ก๐—–๐—˜โ€ŽIriga City gained regional recognition for its c...
27/09/2026

๐—œ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—š๐—” ๐—–๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ ๐—˜๐—”๐—ฅ๐—ก๐—ฆ ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—š๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—–๐—ข๐—š๐—ก๐—œ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—ก๐—š๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ก๐—จ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—š๐—ข๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ก๐—”๐—ก๐—–๐—˜

โ€ŽIriga City gained regional recognition for its continuing efforts to strengthen nutrition programs and improve the well-being of its communities during the 2026 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony held on September 24 at The Marison Hotel in Legazpi City. Organized by the National Nutrition Council (NNC)โ€“Bicol Regional Nutrition Office, the ceremony recognized local government units and nutrition workers for their commitment to advancing nutrition initiatives across the region.
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โ€ŽIriga City received the Green Banner Seal of Compliance Award for strong nutrition governance and compliance with standards, as well as the Most Improved Local Government Unit (LGU) award based on the 2025 evaluation results. The city was also represented by its finalists for the Outstanding Program Coordinator and Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) categories. Present during the awarding were Hon. JM A. Grimaldo, Chairperson of the Committee on Health; Hon. Vincent Noel R. Nagrampa, Punong Barangay of San Vicente Sur; Dr. Ronald G. Pereรฑa, City Health Officer II and former City Nutrition Action Officer (CNAO); Kristy F. Basmayor, City Nutrition Program Coordinator and CNAO; and Cyrine M. Ampongan, City Outstanding BNS finalist from San Vicente Sur. The Iriga City Nutrition Committee, chaired by Hon. Wilfredo Rex C. Oliva, also received a Certificate of Appreciation for its commitment to the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) and active participation in the 2026 Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI). The certificate was signed by Emerenciana L. Francia, RND, MPH, Nutrition Program Coordinator of NNC Bicol, and Voltaire S. Guadalupe, MD, MPH, MAHPS, Director IV of DOH Bicol and Chair of the Bicol Regional Nutrition Committee.
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โ€ŽThe recognition reflects measurable progress in Iriga Cityโ€™s nutrition outcomes, with underweight and severe underweight declining from 5.07% in 2024 to 2.88% in 2025, stunting from 6.26% to 2.84%, and overweight and obesity from 3.71% to 1.58%. These gains were supported by programs such as the Philippine Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (PIMAM), Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), Operation Timbang Plus and regular growth monitoring, as well as the expanded feeding program for Indigenous Peoples, which grew from eight to 21 tribes in partnership with Convoy of Hope Philippines. Anchored on the theme โ€œStronger Partnerships, Better Nutrition,โ€ the achievement highlights the collective efforts of the City Nutrition Committee, Nutrition Secretariat, 36 Barangay Nutrition Committees, 36 Barangay Nutrition Scholars, national agencies, development partners, and the community in making nutrition a shared responsibility and a lasting investment in Iriga Cityโ€™s future.





Mayor Wilfredo Rex Cuba Oliva - Iriga City
Rex Oliva

๐—œ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—š๐—” ๐—›๐—˜๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—ง๐—›, ๐—ก๐—จ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—•๐—ข๐——๐—œ๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐— ๐—˜๐—˜๐—ง ๐—ง๐—ข ๐—”๐——๐——๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ฆ ๐—ž๐—˜๐—ฌ ๐—–๐—ข๐— ๐— ๐—จ๐—ก๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ ๐—–๐—ข๐—ก๐—–๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ก๐—ฆโ€ŽThe Joint Local Health Board and City Nutrition Co...
27/09/2026

๐—œ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—š๐—” ๐—›๐—˜๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—ง๐—›, ๐—ก๐—จ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—•๐—ข๐——๐—œ๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐— ๐—˜๐—˜๐—ง ๐—ง๐—ข ๐—”๐——๐——๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ฆ ๐—ž๐—˜๐—ฌ ๐—–๐—ข๐— ๐— ๐—จ๐—ก๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ ๐—–๐—ข๐—ก๐—–๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ก๐—ฆ

โ€ŽThe Joint Local Health Board and City Nutrition Committee convened on September 22, 2026 at Balay Silangan, CSWD Building, Sta. Cruz Sur, Iriga City, to discuss updates and concerns on health and nutrition programs in the city. The meeting was chaired by City Mayor Wilfredo Rex C. Oliva.
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โ€ŽAmong the agenda discussed were dengue prevention and control, current dengue updates, the 2026 Nutrition Month Celebration Accomplishment Report, and updates on supplementary and therapeutic feeding programs for children with Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) and Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM). The CSWD also presented updates on Nutrition Month activities in Day Care Centers, while DepEd provided updates on nutrition-related activities in schools.
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โ€ŽThe meeting also included updates from Convoy of Hope Philippines and discussions on other matters concerning the cityโ€™s health and nutrition programs. The activity provided concerned city offices and partner agencies an opportunity to coordinate efforts and strengthen ongoing initiatives aimed at improving the health and nutritional well-being of Irigueรฑos.





Mayor Wilfredo Rex Cuba Oliva - Iriga City
Rex Oliva

๐—œ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—š๐—” ๐—–๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ ๐—ง๐—ข ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—–๐—˜๐—œ๐—ฉ๐—˜ ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ ๐—š๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—˜๐—ก ๐—•๐—”๐—ก๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—ข๐—™ ๐—–๐—ข๐— ๐—ฃ๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—”๐—ก๐—–๐—˜ ๐—”๐—ก๐—— ๐— ๐—ข๐—ฆ๐—ง ๐—œ๐— ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—— ๐—Ÿ๐—š๐—จ ๐—œ๐—ก ๐—ก๐—จ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ง๐—–๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐—”๐—ช๐—”๐—ฅ๐——We are...
27/08/2026

๐—œ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—š๐—” ๐—–๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ ๐—ง๐—ข ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—–๐—˜๐—œ๐—ฉ๐—˜ ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ ๐—š๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—˜๐—ก ๐—•๐—”๐—ก๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฅ ๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—ข๐—™ ๐—–๐—ข๐— ๐—ฃ๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—”๐—ก๐—–๐—˜ ๐—”๐—ก๐—— ๐— ๐—ข๐—ฆ๐—ง ๐—œ๐— ๐—ฃ๐—ฅ๐—ข๐—ฉ๐—˜๐—— ๐—Ÿ๐—š๐—จ ๐—œ๐—ก ๐—ก๐—จ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—ข๐—จ๐—ง๐—–๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐—”๐—ช๐—”๐—ฅ๐——

We are honored to be named a Green Banner Seal of Compliance awardee, a sign of our shared commitment to good nutrition and public health. The City of Iriga will also receive the Most Improved LGU in Nutritional Outcomes Award, as confirmed by the Bicol Regional Nutrition Committee of the National Nutrition Council (NNC) Bicol.

Adding to this achievement, Ms. Kristy F. Basmayor, City Nutrition Action Officer, and Ms. Cyrine M. Ampongan of Barangay San Vicente Sur, the 2025 Iriga City Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar, have been named finalists for the Regional Search for Outstanding City Nutrition Program Coordinator and Regional Search for Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar, respectively.

This honor reflects the City Nutrition Committee's continued dedication to improving the health and well-being of every Irigueรฑo, and stands as a renewed commitment to sustaining and strengthening nutrition programs that directly benefit Irigueรฑo families.

Iriga City will be formally recognized during the Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony on September 24, 2026, in Legazpi City.





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Mayor Wilfredo Rex Cuba Oliva - Iriga City

๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก'๐—ฆ ๐—˜๐— ๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ช๐—˜๐—ฅ๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ก๐—š๐—ง๐—›๐—˜๐—ก๐—ฆ ๐—ฆ๐—จ๐—ฃ๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ง ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐— ๐—ข๐—ง๐—›๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฆ ๐—”๐—ก๐—— ๐—™๐—”๐— ๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐—œ๐—ก ๐—œ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—š๐—” ๐—–๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌThe City Government of Iriga, ...
27/08/2026

๐—ช๐—ข๐— ๐—˜๐—ก'๐—ฆ ๐—˜๐— ๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ช๐—˜๐—ฅ๐— ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—˜๐—ก๐—ง๐—”๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—ก๐—š๐—ง๐—›๐—˜๐—ก๐—ฆ ๐—ฆ๐—จ๐—ฃ๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ง ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐— ๐—ข๐—ง๐—›๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฆ ๐—”๐—ก๐—— ๐—™๐—”๐— ๐—œ๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—˜๐—ฆ ๐—œ๐—ก ๐—œ๐—ฅ๐—œ๐—š๐—” ๐—–๐—œ๐—ง๐—ฌ

The City Government of Iriga, through the City Nutrition Office and in partnership with Convoy of Hope Philippines, conducted a Women's Empowerment Orientation on August 26, at the DTI-SSF 2F ICT Building, bringing together mother volunteers from the eight pioneer program centers in the city.

The activity opened with welcome remarks from City Nutrition Action Officer Kristy F. Basmayor, RND, followed by inspirational messages from Councilor Nikki C. Lagrimas of the Committee on Women and Gender and Development (GAD), and City Health Officer Dr. Ronald G. Pereรฑa.

Ms. Glady Jeresano of Convoy of Hope Philippines then facilitated the orientation, introducing participants to programs to be implemented in the pioneer centers, including mother's classes, livelihood and skills development, health and nutrition education, values formation, and other capacity-building initiatives. Through these programs, mother volunteers are expected to gain practical skills that can help supplement household income, along with stronger knowledge in family health and stronger support networks within their communities, paving the way toward healthier households and more resilient, self-sustaining communities.

The eight pioneer program centers are:
๐Ÿ”น San Rafael Tribal Community
๐Ÿ”น Cristo Rey Tribal Community
๐Ÿ”น Niรฑo Jesus Tribal Community
๐Ÿ”น Sagrada Tribal Community
๐Ÿ”น Sta. Cruz Norte Tribal Community
๐Ÿ”น Rumbang Tribal Community
๐Ÿ”น Katabog Tribal Community
๐Ÿ”น Ilian Tribal Community

The activity concluded with closing remarks from Ms. Chylan Rafanan, IPU Luzon Coordinator of Convoy of Hope. The City Nutrition Office extends its appreciation to the Convoy of Hope Philippines team for their continued support and commitment to empowering women and strengthening families in Iriga City: Ms. Mary Jean Boni, Mr. Mel Angelo Balisbis, Ms. Glady Jeresano, Ms. Chylan Rafanan, Pastor Joel Dacara, and Pastor Ricardo Salmo.





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