The cities of Mabalacat and San Fernando in Pampanga have been recognized for their exceptional performance in implementing nutrition programs, receiving top honors from the National Nutrition Council (NNC).
Mabalacat City Achieves Highest Distinction
During the recent 2025 Gitnang Luzon Gawad Parangal sa Nutrisyon, Mabalacat City successfully retained the Nutrition Honor Award (NHA), which represents the highest level of recognition for local nutrition performance in the Philippines.
This prestigious award is granted exclusively to second-year Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition (CROWN) Maintenance awardees that demonstrate exceptional commitment to nutrition initiatives. To qualify, cities must achieve at least a 95 percent rating through consistent high performance in nutrition program implementation, as validated by the National Evaluation Team.
San Fernando Earns Green Banner Seal
Meanwhile, the City of San Fernando received the Green Banner Seal of Compliance for its impressive nutrition program implementation. The city attained an overall rating of at least 85 percent based on the MELLPI Pro criteria, with no dimension scoring below 60 percent.
The MELLPI Pro evaluation system ensures comprehensive assessment across all aspects of nutrition programming, making this achievement particularly significant for San Fernando's ongoing efforts to improve community health and nutrition standards.
Regional Recognition for Excellence
Both awards were presented during the recent regional ceremony, highlighting Central Luzon's commitment to addressing nutrition challenges through local government initiatives. The recognition underscores the importance of sustained effort and consistent program implementation in achieving meaningful improvements in public health nutrition.
The achievements of both Mabalacat and San Fernando serve as models for other local government units across the Philippines, demonstrating that dedicated nutrition programming can yield measurable results and earn national recognition.
