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The formative evaluation of the PPAN under the NEDA-UNDP Strategic Monitoring and Evaluation Project was conducted to determine to what degree LGUs have applied the PPAN 2017-2022 strategic thrusts in nutrition programming. It pointed out some successes of the PPAN such as the 1) LGU mobilization as measured by the support to PPAN programs at the national, regional and provincial levels, and 2) sustained nutrition action planning processes at the national level. It also described challenges or constraints inhibiting effective nutrition planning, coordination, and delivery. 

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In 2019, the Government of the Philippines (GOP) entered into a cooperation agreement with the United Nations Children’s Fund for the period 2019-2023 through the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The goal of this agreement is for the most marginalized, vulnerable and at-risk people to benefit from inclusive and quality services, and to live in a supportive environment wherein nutrition, food security and health are ensured and protected. Part of the agreement is for UNICEF to provide various assistance programs to the GOP, one of which aims to develop and strengthen the capacity of the three branches of the Philippine government on evaluation. For the Legislative branch, the Senate Economic Planning Office (SEPO) and the Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department (CPBRD) of the House of Representatives have been chosen as partners to implement the program. This partnership eventually led to the formulation of a knowledge-sharing forum series on evaluation in the form of the National Evaluation Policy (NEP) Forum. The 1st NEP Forum held in February focused on the evaluation of the K to 12 Program, while the 2nd NEP Forum held online on 3 November focused on the formative evaluation of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2017-2022.

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no milk donationsThe NNC advises the public particularly organizations that solicit or intend to donate milk for victims of disasters and emergencies of the NO MILK DONATION POLICY.  It has come to the attention of the NNC that members from civil society including media even with well-meaning intentions continue to call for donations for powdered milk.  Donations of breastmilk substitutes including infant formula, powdered milk and other milk; feeding bottles, teats and commercial baby food are not allowed and that these should not be part of general distribution of emergency food packs. This is in compliance to Executive Order 51 or The Milk Code and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations. 

The government does not allow milk donations as these are detrimental to the health and nutrition of infants and young children.  In times of disasters and emergencies, artificial feeding using milks other than breast milk  is not safe due to lack of supply of clean water, fuel for sterilization and boiling, utensils, among others.  Diarrhea is one of the biggest dangers to babies who are given artificial feeding during emergencies which could lead to death. Uncontrolled distribution of breastmilk substitutes can lead to early and unnecessary cessation of breastfeeding.

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Cabsec Nograles 6th NAOsCabinet Secretary Karlo A. B. Nograles called on nutrition action officers to support efforts to address hunger. He made this plea in his keynote address during the opening of the virtual 6th National Conference of Nutrition Action Officers (NAOCON) on 01 October 2020 in cognizance that hunger incidence is expected to further increase with the pandemic. He shared efforts of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Zero Hunger including the development of a national food policy. He also added that there are efforts to provide funding for dietary supplementation for children 6-23 months and pregnant women, who are most vulnerable and the most critical target groups to prevent stunting.

The day after the keynote address of Cabsec Nograles, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque announced that the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) has approved a resolution for the conduct of dietary supplementation program involving the distribution of cash or food packs to 6-23 months old children and nutritionally-at-risk pregnant women. CabSec Nograles co-chairs the IATF-EID.