NUTRITION-RELATED

LAWS AND POLICIES

ADOPTION, IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING OF
BARANGAY NUTRITION ACTION PLAN

This plan contains the current

nutritional status, a list of nutrition
programs or nutrition interventions,
methods of monitoring and
evaluation, and the appropriate
budget.
 ADOPTION, IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING OF
BARANGAY NUTRITION ACTION PLAN

Barangay Nutrition Action Plan The PAPs in the Barangay Nutrition

formulated Action Plan are implemented and
accomplishments are reported during
The barangay passed a resolution BNC meetings once a year
adopting the Barangay Nutrition
Action Plan
The PAPs in the Barangay Nutrition Action
Plan are implemented and
The barangay passed a resolution
accomplishments are reported during BNC
adopting the Barangay Nutrition
meetings at least twice a year
Action Plan and allocating funds
thereof
RA 11148
KALUSUGAN AT NUTRISYON
NG MAGNANAY ACT

To improve the health and nutrition of pregnant

women, infants, and young children, particularly
during the first 1,000 days of life, which is a critical
period for growth and development

Aims to establish and implement comprehensive

and sustainable health and nutrition programs
targeting pregnant and lactating women, infants,
and children up to two years old
RA 11148
KALUSUGAN AT NUTRISYON
NG MAGNANAY ACT

BNC ensures that health and nutrition programs

are accessible to pregnant women, infants, and
young children within the barangay

The BNC is involved in delivering essential health

and nutrition services, such as prenatal and
postnatal care, breastfeeding support, and
supplementary feeding programs
 RA 11148
KALUSUGAN AT NUTRISYON NG MAGNANAY ACT

The barangay maintains a

printed/electronic copy of RA 11148 The barangay maintained a copy of
the resolution in the barangay hall
The law was discussed in one of the
BNC meetings within one year after it
was enacted The barangay implemented activities to
disseminate provisions of the law to the
The BNC passed a general public
resolution/ordinance adopting
RA 11148
RA 11037
MASUSTANSYANG PAGKAIN PARA SA BATANG
PILIPINO

aims to address hunger and undernutrition among

Filipino children, specifically targeting school
children and those in early childhood care and
development (ECCD) programs by institutionalizing
feeding programs

establishes a comprehensive national feeding

program to ensure that children in public schools,
day care centers, and other child development
facilities receive nutritious meals
RA 11037
MASUSTANSYANG PAGKAIN PARA SA BATANG
PILIPINO

Components of the program:

Supplemental Feeding
Milk Feeding
Health and Nutrition Education
Micronutrient Supplementation

BNC ensures coordination with schools and child

development centers to ensure the feeding
program reaches the target beneficiaries
 RA 11037
MASUSTANSYANG PAGKAIN PARA SA BATANG PILIPINO

The barangay maintains a

printed/electronic copy of RA 11037 The barangay maintained a copy of
the resolution in the barangay hall
The law was discussed in one of the
BNC meetings after one year after it
was enacted The barangay implemented activities to
disseminate provisions of the law to the
The BNC passed a general public
resolution/ordinance adopting
RA 11037
EO 51
NATIONAL CODE OF MARKETING BREASTMILK
SUBSTITUTES, BREASTMILK SUPPLEMENTS AND
OTHER RELATED PRODUCTS

also known as the MILK CODE

aims to promote and protect breastfeeding to

regulate the marketing of breastmilk substitutes,
feeding bottles, and teats

Prohibits manufacturers and distributors from

promoting their products within the healthcare
system. Health workers are also restricted from
accepting samples, supplies, or promotional gifts
EO 51
NATIONAL CODE OF MARKETING BREASTMILK
SUBSTITUTES, BREASTMILK SUPPLEMENTS AND
OTHER RELATED PRODUCTS

BNC plays a critical role in promoting breastfeeding

within the community, providing education and
support to mothers about the benefits of
breastfeeding and proper infant nutrition

BNC helps monitor compliance with EO 51 at the

local level, ensuring that there is no inappropriate
marketing of breastmilk substitutes in the
community
 EO 51
MILK CODE

The barangay maintains a

printed/electronic copy of EO 51 The barangay conducted activities to
monitor compliance to EO 51
The barangay has a
resolution/ordinance/EO and/or line
item in the Approved Annual Budger The barangay conducted activities to
on EO 51 promote and monitor compliance to EO 51
and reporting of results during BNC
The barangay conducted activities to meetings
promote compliance to EO 51
RA 10028
EXPANDED BREASTFEEDING PROMOTION ACT OF
2009
aims to promote, protect, and support
breastfeeding through establishment of lactation
stations in workplaces and public places

Provisions:
Lactation Stations
all government and private workplaces to
establish lactation stations where
breastfeeding employees can express their
milk
must be clean, private, and well-ventilated,
equipped with necessary facilities such as
refrigeration and hand-washing facilities
RA 10028
EXPANDED BREASTFEEDING PROMOTION ACT OF
2009
Provisions:
Lactation Periods
Mandates that nursing employees be given
reasonable break periods to express milk, in
addition to regular meal times, without loss of pay
intervals shall not be less than a total of forty
(40) minutes for every eight (8)-hour working
period
Public Breastfeeding Areas
Encourages the establishment of breastfeeding
areas in public places such as malls,
transportation terminals, and other locations
frequented by the public
RA 10028
EXPANDED BREASTFEEDING PROMOTION ACT OF
2009

BNC plays a key role in promoting breastfeeding

within the community by educating mothers about
the benefits of breastfeeding and providing
support through local health centers

BNC helps establish and support breastfeeding

stations in public areas within the barangay and
ensures that local workplaces comply with the
requirements of RA 10028

BNC monitors the compliance of local

establishments with the RA 10028
 RA 10028
EXPANDED BREASTFEEDING PROMOTION ACT OF 2009

The barangay maintains a The barangay conducted activities to

printed/electronic copy of RA 10028 promote compliance to the law
and/or DILG MC 2011-54
(Implementation and Monitoring of the
The barangay conducted activities to
National Breastfeeding Policy)
monitor compliance to RA 10028
The barangay has a
resolution/ordinance/EO and/or line The barangay conducted activities to
item in the Approved Annual Budger promote and monitor compliance to RA
on RA 10028 10028 and maintains an updated
masterlist of establishments/offices with
lactation stations
RA 8172
AN ACT FOR SALT IODIZATION NATIONWIDE
(ASIN LAW)

aims to address iodine deficiency disorders by

promoting the iodization of salt

Provisions:
Mandatory Iodization: All salt for human and
animal consumption must be iodized
Regulation and Monitoring: The Department of
Health (DOH), in coordination with other relevant
agencies, oversees the regulation and
monitoring of salt iodization
RA 8172
AN ACT FOR SALT IODIZATION NATIONWIDE
(ASIN LAW)

Provisions:
Public Awareness: Promotion of public
education and awareness programs about the
importance of iodized salt
Support to Local Producers: Provision of
assistance to small-scale salt producers to help
them comply with the iodization process
RA 8172
AN ACT FOR SALT IODIZATION NATIONWIDE
(ASIN LAW)

BNC ensures that local retailers and households

are aware of and comply with the iodization
requirement

The committee integrates iodized salt promotion

into local nutrition programs and campaigns,
contributing to the overall goal of eliminating iodine
deficiency
 RA 8172
AN ACT FOR SALT IODIZATION NATIONWIDE (ASIN LAW)

The barangay maintains a

printed/electronic copy of RA 8172 The barangay conducted activities to
monitor compliance to RA 8172

The barangay has a

resolution/ordinance/EO and/or line The barangay conducted activities to
item in the Approved Annual Budger promote and monitor compliance to RA
on RA 8172 8172 and maintains an updated masterlist
of retail stores selling iodized salt
The barangay conducted activities to
promote compliance to the law
RA 8976
PHILIPPINE FOOD FORTIFICATION ACT
aims to reduce the prevalence of micronutrient
deficiencies, such as iron, iodine, and vitamin A
deficiencies, by fortifying staple foods with essential
vitamins and minerals

Provisions:
Mandatory Fortification: Requires the fortification of
key staple foods with specific nutrients:
Iodine: Salt must be iodized to prevent iodine
deficiency disorders
Vitamin A: Cooking oil and margarine must be
fortified with vitamin A
Iron: Rice and flour should be fortified with iron
and folic acid to combat iron deficiency anemia
 RA 8976
PHILIPPINE FOOD FORTIFICATION ACT

The barangay maintains a

printed/electronic copy of RA 8976 The barangay conducted activities to
monitor compliance to RA 8976

The barangay has a

resolution/ordinance/EO and/or line The barangay conducted activities to
item in the Approved Annual Budger promote and monitor compliance to RA
on RA 8976 8172 and maintains an updated masterlist
of retail stores selling fortified foods
The barangay conducted activities to
promote compliance to the law
DILG MC 2024-071
ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
PHILIPPINE PLAN OF ACTION FOR NUTRITION
2023-2028
States the role of LGUs in implementing the PPAN 2023-
2028 such as:
Organization/Re-Organization/Strengthening of
LNCs
Recruitment and deployment of at least one (1) BNS
Formulation and updating of LNAP
Integration of PPAN-related PPAs in the AIP and LDPs
Implement, monitor, and evaluate LNAP
Pass/enact local policies to support implementation
of PPAN
Submission of Semestral Reports (PPAN AR) based
on the approved LNAP
 DILG MC 2024-071
ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PHILIPPINE PLAN OF ACTION
FOR NUTRITION 2023-2028

The barangay maintains a

printed/electronic copy The BNC monitors implementation of the
PPAN priorities in the BNAP

The activities in the BNAP are aligned

with the priorities of the PPAN The BNC discuss the result of the
monitoring and identify action lines to
improve implementation of the PPAN
The activities in the BNAP are aligned with priorities
the priorities of the PPAN are allocated
with budget based on the approved
annual budget
PPAN ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT FORMAT
SUBMISSION OF PPAN ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT
 NNC GOVERNING BOARD RESOLUTIONS NOS. 3 S.2012 AND S.2018
APPROVING THE GUIDELINES ON THE FABRICATION, VERIFICATION, AND
MAINTENANCE OF WOODEN HEIGHT BOARDS AND SELECTION OF NON-WOOD
HEIGHT AND LENGTH MEASURING TOOL

Important for ensuring accurate

measurements in assessing nutrition
essential for monitoring growth
and growth in communities
trends and nutritional status
effectively, enabling better-
These guidelines help standardize the informed decisions and targeted
equipment used for measuring height interventions to improve
and length, ensuring consistency and community health
reliability of data
 NNC GOVERNING BOARD RESOLUTIONS NOS. 3 S.2012 AND S.2018
APPROVING THE GUIDELINES ON THE FABRICATION, VERIFICATION, AND
MAINTENANCE OF WOODEN HEIGHT BOARDS AND SELECTION OF NON-
WOOD HEIGHT AND LENGTH MEASURING TOOL
The barangay maintains a
printed/electronic copy of NNC GB The barangay uses verified height and
Resolution No. 3S. 2012 and NO. 3 S. length measuring tools of wooden/ non-
2018 wood material prescribed in the guidelines.

The barangay has any type of height The barangay uses verified height and
and length measuring tools available length measuring tools of wooden/ non-
wood material as prescribed in the
The barangay uses the type of height guidelines and allocates budget for
and length measuring tools of wooden/ maintenance/ replacement of height and
non-wood material prescribed in the length measuring tools as necessary
guidelines
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NNC GOVERNING BOARD RESOLUTIONS NO. 2 S. 2012
APPROVING THE REVISED IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES ON OPT PLUS

provide clear protocols and standards for

implementing Opt Plus, ensuring consistent
and improved nutrition interventions at the the guidelines may include
community level provisions for training and
capacity building for barangay
nutrition scholars and volunteers
In monitoring and evaluation, it is used to involved in Opt Plus that may help
assess the effectiveness of their to implement and sustain
interventions and make necessary effective nutrition programs.
adjustments to achieve better nutritional
outcomes.
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NNC GOVERNING BOARD RESOLUTIONS NOS. 2 S. 2012
APPROVING THE REVISED IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES ON OPT PLUS

The LNC maintains a printed electronic

copy of NNC GB Resolution No. 3 S. 2012 The barangay conducts OPT Plus as
provided in the guidelines and uses E-OPT
The barangay conducts OPT Plus but
not in accordance to the guidelines:
a.) use of proper measurement tools
The barangay conducts OPT Plus, utilizes
b.) at least 80% coverage
the E-OPT tool and disseminates results
c.) timely submission
during the BNC meetings
The barangay conducts OPT Plus as
provided in the guidelines:
a.) use of proper measurement tools
b.) at least 80% coverage
c.) timely submission
 Measuring Equipment used in conducting OPT Plus in the Barangay

Infant Beam Balance

Weighing scale with

Beam Balance
weighing pants Wooden height/length
board
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NNC GOVERNING BOARD RESOLUTIONS NOS. 6 SERIES OF 2012
ADOPTION OF THE 2012 NUTRITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR FILIPINOS

it aims to address nutritional challenges effectively,

promote community health, and improve the quality of life
for Filipinos across different barangays and communities.
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NNC GOVERNING BOARD RESOLUTIONS NOS. 6 SERIES OF 2012
ADOPTION OF THE 2012 NUTRITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR FILIPINOS

The barangay maintains a printed/

electronic copy of NNC GB Resolution
The barangay conducted more than one
No. 6 S. 2012
activity to promote the NGF

The barangay has a resolution,

ordinance, Executive Order in support
The barangay conducted more than one
to the resolution
activity to promote the NGF using more
than one media/ platform
The barangay implemented at least one
activity with multi-stakeholder
participation to promote the NGF
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NNC GOVERNING BOARD RESOLUTIONS NO. 2 SERIES OF 2009
ADOPTING THE NATIONAL POLICY ON NUTRITION MANAGEMENT
IN EMERGENCIES AND DISASTERS

The resolution emphasizes It strengthens preparedness, coordination,

preparedness and effective response and response capabilities, ultimately
strategies for managing nutrition improving the nutritional outcomes and
during emergencies and disasters. resilience of communities facing crises.
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NNC GOVERNING BOARD RESOLUTIONS NO. 2 SERIES OF 2009
ADOPTING THE NATIONAL POLICY ON NUTRITION MANAGEMENT
IN EMERGENCIES AND DISASTERS
The barangay maintains a printed/
electronic copy of NNC GB Resolution
Barangay Nutrition Cluter has been formed
No. 2 S. 2009
and planning has been initated/
completed
The barangay designated the lead or
focal point for Nutrition-in-
Barangay Nutrition Cluster has been
Emergencies
formed and integrated with the BDRRMC
with allocated budget
The barangay has issued a resolution
organizing the nutrition cluster in the
area
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