Dumaguete City Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo, chairperson of the City Nutrition Council, led thousands of participants, who woke up early to join the 2024 Nutri-fit Walk that culminated at the Pantawan People’s Park Sunday morning, July 7.
Even the overnight rains did not dampen the enthusiasm of local officials, government workers, students, teachers, employees of various establishments, and senior citizens, among others, in joining the annual tradition, in celebration of the Nutrition Month.
Remollo noted that the fine weather has allowed the event to proceed, and emphasized the need for the government to invest in programs, projects, and activities that will keep the citizenry, especially the youth, healthy and fit.
The event’s keynote speaker, Atty. Felipe Claudio Remollo, chief political affairs officer of House Speaker Martin Romualdez, urged the participants to engage in sports and eat right to live healthy and longer.
Among the officials who joined the event organized by the City Nutrition Office were Vice Mayor Ma. Isabel Sagarbarria, councilors Karissa Tolentino-Maxino, Jose Baldado, Bernice Elmaco, Rey Lyndon Lawas, Franklin Esmeña, and Liga ng mga Barangay president Jovencio Tan Jr., SK president Miguel Aseniero, City Administrator Lilani Ramon, assistant city Administrator Dr. Dinno Depositario, and department heads.
This year’s Nutrition Month celebration is anchored on the theme, “Sa PPAN: Sama-sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat!”
The Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition, or PPAN, targets to reduce all forms of malnutrition across all life stages, and includes interventions that focus on healthier diets, better practices, and improved access to quality services, a city press release said. ||
