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PAN is a non-stock, non-profit organization established in 1947 that aims to reduce malnutrition for the health and well-being of all Filipinos in vulnerable groups and nutrition stakeholders.

๐‘ฏ๐’‚๐’‘๐’‘๐’š ๐’ƒ๐’Š๐’“๐’•๐’‰๐’…๐’‚๐’š ๐’•๐’ ๐’๐’–๐’“ ๐’•๐’˜๐’ ๐’Š๐’๐’”๐’‘๐’Š๐’“๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’˜๐’๐’Ž๐’†๐’ ๐’Š๐’ ๐’๐’–๐’•๐’“๐’Š๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐’…๐’Š๐’†๐’•๐’†๐’•๐’Š๐’„๐’”โ€”๐‘ซ๐’“. ๐‘ป๐’‚๐’˜๐’Š๐’† ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐‘ซ๐’“. ๐‘ฎ๐’Š๐’๐’‚! ๐ŸŽ‰The Philippine Association...
26/08/2026

๐‘ฏ๐’‚๐’‘๐’‘๐’š ๐’ƒ๐’Š๐’“๐’•๐’‰๐’…๐’‚๐’š ๐’•๐’ ๐’๐’–๐’“ ๐’•๐’˜๐’ ๐’Š๐’๐’”๐’‘๐’Š๐’“๐’Š๐’๐’ˆ ๐’˜๐’๐’Ž๐’†๐’ ๐’Š๐’ ๐’๐’–๐’•๐’“๐’Š๐’•๐’Š๐’๐’ ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐’…๐’Š๐’†๐’•๐’†๐’•๐’Š๐’„๐’”โ€”๐‘ซ๐’“. ๐‘ป๐’‚๐’˜๐’Š๐’† ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐‘ซ๐’“. ๐‘ฎ๐’Š๐’๐’‚! ๐ŸŽ‰

The Philippine Association of Nutrition (PAN), Inc. wishes Dr. Ma. Veritas "Tawie" Luna, PAN's Former President, and Dr. Gina Pedro, PAN's Former Board Member, a wonderful birthday. ๐ŸŽŠ

Wishing you both a day filled with joy, good health, and great moments that nourish your spirit. May this year bring you endless blessings and success in all your endeavors. ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’ช


AND THAT WRAPS UP OUR 2026 PAN ANNUAL CONVENTION AND RESEARCH CONGRESS! ๐Ÿ’š๐ŸคโœจThe Philippine Association of Nutrition, Inc....
24/08/2026

AND THAT WRAPS UP OUR 2026 PAN ANNUAL CONVENTION AND RESEARCH CONGRESS! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿคโœจ

The Philippine Association of Nutrition, Inc. sincerely thanks everyone who attended and participated in our 3-day online conference.

The success of this annual and wondrous event would not have been made a reality without your unwavering commitment and participation.

For registration concerns and other inquiries relating to the convention recordings, materials and forms, please check your emails and send us a message via page or email for your concerns. [email protected]

We hope to see you all again in our upcoming events and initiatives in the near future and watch out for more!

Again, a big thanks and see you again soon!





Technical Session 6: Sustainability in Action Through Sector-led Solutions features discussions focusing on targeted env...
20/08/2026

Technical Session 6: Sustainability in Action Through Sector-led Solutions features discussions focusing on targeted environmental strategies across key industries.

Ms. Maureen D. Sarmago, RND, MSCN from the University of Santo Tomas Hospital emphasizes incorporating plant-based foods into therapeutic diets to help manage chronic conditions like CVD and diabetes using models like Pinggang Pinoy. She highlights that plant-based eating increases plant variety without requiring complete animal product elimination.

Ms. Karen L. Pineda from the Philippine Sports Commission discusses low-carbon diets that support athletic performance while reducing supply chain emissions. She underscores that sustainable sports nutrition must balance environmental impact with cultural acceptability, affordability, and performance needs. Additionally, she highlights alternative options like insect protein to meet essential amino acid requirements for muscle recovery and immunity.

Mr. Leong Han Yin from the Food Industry Asia highlighted food reformulation as a vital tool to improve public health by reducing sugar, salt, and fat while fortifying staple foods. Furthermore, he calls for regional harmonization of ASEAN nutrient profiling standards to simplify product reformulation across borders.

Ms. Melody Rijk, the Former Regional Climate and Health Manager/Consultant, Health Care Without Harm South East Asia discusses how managing food service waste helps advance SDG 12.3 and cut global greenhouse gas emissions, emphasizing tracking waste across storage, preparation, service, and plate stages to create targeted solutions.

Mr. Emmanuelle Mistades from the University of Santo Tomas expressed the urgent need for local sodium reduction criteria to combat high salt intake and cardiovascular risks in the Philippines, stressing that nutrient profiling must consider sodiumโ€™s functional, technological, and taste roles in popular processed foods.




Technical Session 5: LGU Best Practices for Transformative Nutrition and Food Systems showcases resource speakers from v...
20/08/2026

Technical Session 5: LGU Best Practices for Transformative Nutrition and Food Systems showcases resource speakers from various local regions in their initiative to pursue best practices to establish sustainable food systems.

Ms. Marilyn Seรฑa from the Tagaytay LGU introduced ways and strategies for sustainable and resilient food security through coordinated programs across its 34 barangays, namely the Lusog Program which integrates urban gardening and technology to improve local food access while promoting nutrition and Gulayan sa Purok and Gulayan sa Barangay (HAPAG) which strengthen community food security by providing both food and nutrition education through community volunteers, the LGU, and nutrition workers.

Municipal Mayor Elvira Babalcon shared Paranas, Samar LGU's initiatives such as the Nutrivan Program's Meals on Wheels which brings nutritious meals and nutrition services directly to communities, complemented by initiatives such as the Agrinutri Tour. Additionally, Paranas also integrates agriculture, livelihood and nutrition, recognizing farmers and mothers as central partners in improving community nutrition.




Technical Session 4: Updates on Nutrition featured meaningful insights, advancing evidence-based policies and innovative...
20/08/2026

Technical Session 4: Updates on Nutrition featured meaningful insights, advancing evidence-based policies and innovative strategies for healthier, more equitable food systems in the Philippines.

Dr. Maria Julia G. Gubat (DOST-FNRI) presents the Food Systems Countdown Initiative (FSCI), a framework to track progress, identify priorities, and strengthen governance for healthier, sustainable, and resilient food systems tailored to the Philippine context.

Ms. Jennilyn S. Ygana (DOH) discusses Innovative Strategies to Strengthen the First 1,000 Days, emphasizing critical interventions from conception to age 2 and how cash-and-care programs can reliably deliver nutrition services to every mother and child.

Dr. Emmanuel Jay D. Dimal (NNC) introduces the Philippine Nutrient Profiling Model (PNPM), a policy tool to classify processed foods, support front-of-pack labeling, and guide industry reformulation toward healthier food environments.

Dr. Eva A. Goyena (DOST-FNRI) shares insights on Determinants of Stunting Reduction Using Decomposition Analysis, highlighting regional progress and targeted strategies to sustain and accelerate stunting reduction nationwide.

Together, these sessions equip stakeholders with the tools and evidence to build healthier, sustainable, and resilient nutrition outcomes across the Philippines.




Technical Session 3: Innovations for Sustainable Food Systems featured valuable insights from leading experts pioneering...
20/08/2026

Technical Session 3: Innovations for Sustainable Food Systems featured valuable insights from leading experts pioneering research and innovation to advance technology for improved nutrition.

Prof. Joyce P. Parco of the Institute of Human Nutrition and Food, University of the Philippines Los Baรฑos (UPLB-IHNF), introduced digital tools such as e-PHILPEN. These tools address the growing need for accessible, standardized, and readily available documentation, reducing reliance on memory when following protocols. The offline app supports standardized nutrition care, achieving 98% accuracy compared to only 50% in manual assessments.

Dr. Maria Leonora dL. Francisco from the Philippine Association of Food Technologists presented essential food science strategies, including smart processing, packaging, and temperature control, to extend shelf life, minimize spoilage, and prevent food waste.

Ms. Marilou L. Madrid from the Department of Science and Technology - Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) presented AINA, an AI-powered tool that automatically identifies foods, logs nutrient intake, and generates visual dietary summaries to streamline nutrition tracking.




Technical Session 2: Sustainable Agriculture and Nutrition Security commenced today, featuring meaningful insights from ...
19/08/2026

Technical Session 2: Sustainable Agriculture and Nutrition Security commenced today, featuring meaningful insights from leading experts on food systems and nutrition.

Dr. Leocadio S. Sebastian of the Development Academy of the Philippines highlighted how climate change threatens the entire food system, noting that rising COโ‚‚ levels and extreme weather reduce agricultural output and crop nutrient quality. He emphasized that Climate-Smart Agriculture must move beyond technology adoption to balance food security, climate adaptation, and reduced ecological impacts.

Dr. Fernando C. Sanchez of the Philippine Association of Agriculturists addressed the country's double burden of malnutrition, advocating for Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture to prioritize dietary diversity and food fortification. He championed edible landscaping with local crops in urban spaces, calling for cross-sectoral collaboration to utilize idle land for functional food production.

Ms. Czarina Blythe Brodit-Valeros of Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation introduced agrosolar integration, demonstrating how solar infrastructure can coexist with high-value crop cultivation without displacing farmland. She underscored that combining clean energy generation with agricultural production simultaneously strengthens food security, rural livelihoods, and community resilience.

This technical session was expertly moderated by Ms. Maria Lourdes "Didi" A. Vega.




Technical Session 1: Food System Pathways for Climate-Resilient Nutrition convened today, discussing relevant topics fro...
19/08/2026

Technical Session 1: Food System Pathways for Climate-Resilient Nutrition convened today, discussing relevant topics from renowned pioneers and resource persons from various areas of nutrition.

Ms. Charina Javier of the Department of Science and Technology - Food and Nutrition Research Institute emphasized that true food security requires consistent physical and economic access to safe, nutritious, and culturally acceptable food.

Dir. Joell Lales from the Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Agricultural Research examined the operational limitations of social safety nets, noting that initiatives like the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) improve household consumption but cannot eliminate food insecurity alone.

Dr. Alvin P. Ang from the Ateneo de Manila University emphasized that improving national nutrition outcomes requires structural economic reforms to make healthy food financially accessible, rather than relying solely on public education.

This technical session was expertly moderated by Dr. Angelina R. Bustos.




Dr. Lionel Dabbadie, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Representative to the Philippines, opened the session w...
19/08/2026

Dr. Lionel Dabbadie, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Representative to the Philippines, opened the session with a compelling presentation titled, "Why Nutrition Action Must Endure?" He emphasized that investing in nutrition extends far beyond addressing immediate hunger; it is a foundational investment in human capital, lifelong productivity, and the prosperity of future generations.

Expanding on this core message, Dr. Dabbadie emphasized that continuous and sustained investment is fundamental to building robust communities and driving inclusive economic growth. To secure the long-term well-being of society, he advocated for a multisectoral approach that unites health, agriculture, and local sectors to transform agrifood systems.

During his plenary address, Keynote Speaker Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio from the Institute of Crop Science at the University of the Philippines Los Baรฑos emphasized the transformative power of agricultural innovation in developing healthier, more climate-resilient crop varieties. He emphasized that modern technology plays a crucial role in enhancing food distribution efficiency, ensuring that high-quality produce effectively reaches the communities that need it most.

Dr. Gregorio also highlighted that sustainable food systems must remain deeply rooted in local communities and cultural identity, balancing technological progress with traditional practices.




The PAN 79th Anniversary and Annual Convention 2026 officially opens today via Zoom under the theme, "PAN SUSTAINS: Prio...
19/08/2026

The PAN 79th Anniversary and Annual Convention 2026 officially opens today via Zoom under the theme, "PAN SUSTAINS: Prioritizing Actions for Nutrition towards Sustainable and Transformative Systems."

Welcoming delegates to the virtual convention, Ms. Arlene R. Reario, President of PAN, Inc., delivered an inspiring opening address, reflecting on the honor and privilege of honoring eight decades of the association's legacy.

She highlighted the continued discussions on climate resilience, advancing nutrition and agriculture towards sustainable solutions across the health, industry, academe, and foodservice sectors.




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