Seven local government units (LGUs) in Romblon were recognized for being part of the first tranche of the implementation of the Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP) in the province.
These LGUs—Banton, Cajidiocan, Calatrava, Corcuera, Ferrol, San Jose, and Santa Maria—completed the verification process for the PMNP, earning them 100% performance-based grants. These grants will be used for primary health care and nutrition commodities in their respective towns.
Additionally, the first tranche of LGUs will receive support for social and behavioral change communication strategies and the development of a harmonized information system.
Aside from these LGUs in Romblon, six other LGUs from Occidental Mindoro received the same grant to combat malnutrition.
The PMNP, a four-year project spearheaded by the Department of Health and the Department of Social Welfare and Development, aims to adopt a bold multi-sectoral approach to achieve nutrition-specific and nutrition-sensitive interventions across various LGUs.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration launched the project last year to deliver services directly to LGUs needing intervention. This includes primary healthcare support and nutrition services, such as Early Childhood Care and Development services, as well as access to clean water and sanitation, technical information, training, and financing, among other facets.
