City Nutrition Council of General Santos

09/06/2026

𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙤𝙨𝙩-𝙀𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙀𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝙉𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧

Following the June 8, 2026, earthquake, the Nutrition Cluster was activated to protect displaced families (June 9, 2026). The team focuses on implementing Nutrition in Emergencies (NiEm) protocols to screen individuals in evacuation centers for malnutrition, prioritizing vulnerable groups such as children, pregnant women, and nursing mothers.

To execute this vital mission, dedicated nutrition cluster teams from Barangay Calumpang and Barangay Lagao deployed to their respective evacuation centers using the specialized Nutrition in Emergencies Nutrition Assessment (NINA) tool. Responders successfully mapped out the displaced populations to identify vulnerable groups and immediately administered life-saving medical and nutritional interventions on the ground. The Barangay Health Aides (BHA) and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) conducted rapid Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) screenings on children to instantly evaluate them for acute malnutrition, distributed targeted food supplies to families in need, and provided critical Vitamin A supplementation to fortify young immune systems against the increased threat of post-disaster infections.

09/06/2026

📢Announcement📢

The City Health Office is temporarily closed and REGULAR operations are suspended until further notice.

All 12 Rural Health Units are OPEN for Medical Assistance.

Stay safe.

08/06/2026

READ | Executive Order No. 36, Series of 2026

An Executive Order directing the mandatory reporting for duty of City Government personnel engaged in frontline and essential services, and declaring the suspension of work in government offices, private offices, and classes at all levels within the City of General Santos until further notice.

The Local Government Unit of General Santos City has issued Executive Order No. 36, Series of 2026, following the strong earthquake that affected General Santos City. The order aims to ensure public safety and facilitate the immediate inspection and assessment of government buildings, schools, hospitals, private establishments, and other structures.

Under the Executive Order, work in government offices, private offices, and classes at all levels in both public and private schools are suspended until further notice. The suspension will remain in effect pending the completion of safety assessments by the appropriate authorities.

Personnel involved in frontline, emergency, health, disaster response, peace and order, and other vital services are required to report for duty to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of essential public services during this period.

The public is advised to remain calm, stay alert for possible aftershocks, and monitor official advisories from the City Government of General Santos and concerned agencies.

Your safety remains our top priority. (CPIO/MBDG/RSC)

08/06/2026

‼️ALERTO SA LINDOL‼️

Alamin ang dapat gawin matapos ang lindol at habang may tsunami warning.

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08/06/2026

𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗮𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

GENERAL SANTOS CITY – To ensure faster response and immediate assistance during critical situations, the City Government of General Santos, through its City Public Information Office (CPIO), has released an updated list of emergency hotline numbers for hospitals, law enforcement, and other emergency service units.

Mayor Lorelie Geronimo Pacquiao urged all Generals to keep these numbers saved and visible at home or at work. “Preparedness is everyone’s responsibility. Having these numbers ready can save lives in times of emergency,” she emphasized.

𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥:
☎️Diagan Cooperative Hospital – 552-3942 / 0923-809-4705
☎️Gensan Medical Center – 887-9898
☎️Dadiangas Medical Center – 0917-190-2561
☎️Sarangani Bay Specialists Medical Center – 887-8888 / 0919-067-8395
☎️Auguis Clinic – 552-4911
☎️Labella Hospital – 553-3509
☎️Mindanao Medical Center – 553-8207 / 554-9640
☎️St. Elizabeth Hospital – 552-3162 / 0919-071-9004
☎️Gensan Doctors Hospital – 250-2777 / 0933-821-7257
☎️Soccsargen County Hospital – 553-8906 / 0932-692-4708
☎️Dr. Jorge P. Royeca City Hospital – 552-2811 / 0912-376-2331

𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
For incidents requiring immediate intervention, the following offices are on standby:
☎️Task Force Gensan – 887-6018 / 0905-144-3676
☎️City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) – 552-3939 / 552-8861 / 0943-461-4548
☎️Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) – 552-1160 / 0943-341-5561 / Dial 160 Hotline
☎️Traffic Enforcement Unit – 825-3894 / 0910-043-6910
☎️Mobile Patrol Unit – 822-0215

𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
For peace and order concerns, citizens may call the GSC Police Office at 552-5573 / 0998-598-7207, or contact the nearest police station:
📲Station 1 (Dad. East) – 0998-598-7208
📲Station 2 (Makar Wharf) – 0918-921-3580
📲Station 3 (Lagao) – 0998-598-7212
📲Station 4 (San Isidro) – 0998-598-7214
📲Station 5 (Makar-Siguel Road) – 0907-313-4517
📲Station 6 (Bula) – 0998-598-7218
📲Station 7 (Fatima) – 0998-598-7220
📲Station 8 (Tinagacan) – 0998-598-7223
📲Station 9 (Mabuhay) – 0948-874-1661
📲Station 10 (Calumpang) – 0999-548-9244

Public Reminder:
City officials remind the public to keep these hotline numbers accessible at all times and to use them responsibly for emergencies only. Prompt reporting of incidents will allow authorities and hospitals to provide immediate and effective response.

07/06/2026

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓!

Please be informed that the City Health Office will observe official working hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM for this week, June 08-11,2026 (Monday to Thursday).

This adjustment is made to give way for the June 12,2026 holiday (Independence Day).

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Please be guided accordingly.

03/06/2026

🥑🍊 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 o 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞? Sino nga ba ang mas masustansiya? 🤔

🥑🍊 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 o 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞? Sino nga ba ang mas masustansiya? 🤔

Kung papipiliin ka, sino ang pipiliin mo—si Sharmaine (Orange) o si Melanie (Avocado)? Ang totoo, walang talo sa kanilang dalawa! 💚🧡

Si 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞 (Avocado) 🥑 ay mayaman sa:
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin K
• Folate
• Potassium
• Magnesium

Si 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 (Orange) 🍊 naman ay mayaman sa:
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
• Fiber
• Potassium

Magkaiba man sila ng taglay na sustansya, parehong mahalaga ang kanilang ambag sa pagpapanatiling malusog at malakas ang ating katawan. 💪

📌 Tandaan ang 𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐍𝐨. 𝟑: “𝑲𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒏𝒈 𝒈𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒚 𝒂𝒕 𝒑𝒓𝒖𝒕𝒂𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒘-𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒘.” Ang pagkain ng iba't ibang prutas at gulay ay nakatutulong upang makuha ang iba’t ibang bitamina at mineral na kailangan ng ating katawan para sa masiglang pamumuhay.

Kaya imbes na mamili, bakit hindi pareho? Mas marami kang makukuhang sustansya kapag kasama sa iyong pagkain ang iba't ibang uri ng prutas at gulay.

Para sa mas malusog na pangangatawan, piliin sina Sharmaine at Melanie! Dahil sa usaping nutrisyon, mas masaya at mas masustansya kapag parehong kasama sa iyong plato. 🥑🍊

02/06/2026

𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙋𝙀𝙉𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙉𝙊𝙒!

𝙳𝚊𝚢 1 𝚘𝚏 𝙽𝚞𝚝𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚒𝚗 𝙴𝚖𝚎𝚛𝚐𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚒𝚎𝚜-𝙸𝚗𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝙼𝚊𝚗𝚊𝚐𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚃𝚛𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝙿𝚛𝚘𝚐𝚛𝚊𝚖 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝙱𝙽𝙲-𝙽𝚞𝚝𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝙲𝚕𝚞𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚘𝚏 𝙱𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚊𝚢 𝙲𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝙷𝚎𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚜

01/06/2026

𝐍𝐔𝐓𝐑𝐈-𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐒 ✅ 🥦 🍇 🥕
𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐀 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟒𝟖 (𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐠-𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐭)
Hello mga Ka-Nutrisyon! 💚
As we conclude our series on the First 1000 Days (F1KD), let us take a closer look at the essential services guaranteed under Republic Act 11148, also known as the 𝘒𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘶𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘕𝘶𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘺𝘰𝘯 𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘢𝘨-𝘕𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘺 𝘈𝘤𝘵. The First 1000 Days—from pregnancy until a child reaches two years old—represent the most critical window for growth, brain development, and lifelong health. Recognizing this, the law ensures that mothers and young children receive comprehensive health and nutrition support during this crucial period.
One of the key provisions of the law is the additional financial support provided to families through the 4Ps F1KD cash grant. Eligible beneficiaries receive an extra ₱350 per month to help cover maternal and child health expenses. This assistance encourages families to prioritize proper nutrition, regular health checkups, and essential healthcare services.
RA 11148 also strengthens maternal health services by ensuring that pregnant women receive continuous care from pregnancy to the post-partum stage. This includes regular prenatal checkups, antenatal care, safe and facility-based deliveries, and post-natal visits that help monitor both mother and child. Mothers are also provided with micronutrient supplements such as iron, folic acid, and calcium to support healthy pregnancies and reduce health risks.
For children aged zero to two years old, the law guarantees access to vital health services that promote survival and healthy development. These include essential newborn care, complete immunization and vaccination, and regular growth monitoring through weight and height checks. As infants grow, they are supported with age-appropriate and nutrient-rich complementary feeding starting at six months, along with deworming services to protect them from infections that can affect their growth and nutrition.
Beyond health services, RA 11148 highlights the importance of education and community support. Mothers and caregivers are provided with breastfeeding counseling, nutrition education, and assistance in establishing lactation stations. These initiatives empower families with the knowledge and resources they need to make informed decisions about nutrition and childcare.
The First 1000 Days only happen once, but their impact lasts a lifetime. By supporting mothers and children during this crucial stage, we are nurturing a healthier, smarter, and stronger generation. Let us continue to raise awareness, champion proper nutrition, and work together to give every child the best possible start in life—because investing in the First 1000 Days is truly investing in the future of our nation.
(PDOIBonieLouieLeonida/[email protected])



References: https://www.dswd.gov.ph/dswd-bares-drafted.../
https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/theboo.../showdocs/2/86373
https://pantawid.dswd.gov.ph/.../4ps-officially-rolls.../ See less

28/05/2026

NUTRI-GANAP: 2nd Quarter Regional Coordinating Committee on Health (RCCH) XII Meeting
26 May 2026---Regional health stakeholders, program managers, partner agencies and LGU representatives convened during the 2nd Quarter Regional Coordinating Committee on Health (RCCH) XII Meeting held at The Farm @ Carpenter Hill, Koronadal City to discuss operational and technical concerns, strengthen interagency collaboration and harmonize priority health programs in the SOCCSKSARGEN Region. Presided over by DOH-CHD Regional Director and RCCHXII Chairperson, Dr. Aristides Concepcion Tan, MD, MPH, CESO III, the meeting underscored the collective efforts of member agencies and partners in advancing coordinated and responsive health initiatives across the region.
Key technical presentations included discussions on PMNP CONNECT and the Policy on Establishing Human Milk Hub, the Su***de Situationer in SOCCSKSARGEN and reports from the various RCCH XII sub-committees covering Indigenous Peoples’ health, to***co prevention and control, blood services, tuberculosis control, reproductive health, immunization, mental health, environmental health, and nutrition.
The National Nutrition Council (NNC) XII actively participated in the meeting, attended by Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator, Ms. Gladys Mae Fernandez, RN, RND, MPM, and NO II Danah Pearl Aurel with a presentation focused on the 2026 Nutrition Month Celebration, highlighting the campaign objectives and lined-up activities for the region.
During the meeting, a total of 12 resolutions were approved and adopted by the body. Among the significant resolutions endorsed was the resolution enjoining committee members, National Government Agencies (NGAs), and Local Government Units (LGUs) to support the 2026 Nutrition Month Celebration. It was likewise noted that the Regional Kick-Off Celebration for Nutrition Month is targeted on July 6, 2026, to be held in Maitum, Sarangani.
The meeting concluded with the presentation of approved resolutions and action points by the RCCH XII Secretariat. Through sustained collaboration with member agencies and stakeholders, NNC XII continues to advance nutrition initiatives and reinforce integrated efforts toward better regional health outcomes.
(NO II Danah Pearl G. Aurel, RN) See less