29/07/2025
π½οΈ A Nutrition Month Celebration of Food, Culture, and Community
In celebration of Nutrition Month and its theme βSa PPAN: Sama-sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat,β we launched GANA sa Islaβa community cookbook co-created with the nanays of San Mateo and Abad Santos in partnership with the Municipality of Burgos, Surigao del Norte, Kolekbibo, and Sports City International-Philippines PH1.
Led by Hon. Mayor Emmanuel N. Arcena (Municipal Mayor), Hon. Anielyn B. Noguerraza (Municipal Vice Mayor), and supported by local office heads, the event gathered mothers across Burgos to celebrate nutrition through island-rooted, family-inspired recipes. GANA sa Isla is more than a cookbook, it is a π love letter to mothers, combining local flavors, cultural pride π, and health-conscious cooking π₯¬.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Hon. Pedrita V. DomiΓ±os (SB/Committee on Health), Jonna Mae A. Hermocilla (RND, National Nutrition Council Caraga), Ms. Mardy G. Arones (MNAO) Mayette G. Roculas (AT/OIC MAO), Sir Nick M. Estebe (Local Youth Development Officer - Designate), Nanay Irene Malinao and Nanay Daite Jacquez of Kolekbibo and for their expertise and presence, which helped make this celebration a success. π