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January 14, 2025
Building Bridges: How Cordillera Career Development College is Championing Health Leadership
In La Trinidad, Benguet, the Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC) has been quietly transforming lives since 1993. This private, non-profit…
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December 18, 2024
Zuellig Family Foundation Welcomes Dr. Manuel Dayrit as Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Dr. Manuel M. Dayrit, a respected leader in public health, has been elected the new Chair of the Zuellig Family…
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December 17, 2024
League of Provinces of the Philippines and Zuellig Family Foundation Strengthen Capacities for Better Nutrition Governance
The League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) is championing local actions to address malnutrition, specifically stunting and wasting, focusing…
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December 12, 2024
Towards Health for All: Breakthroughs in Implementing Universal Health Care
Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF)’s Local Health System Universal Health Care (UHC) Learning Forum on December 10, 2024 gathered over 1,500…
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December 09, 2024
Five Cities Celebrate Milestone in Adolescent Health and Family Planning Efforts
Five cities—Cagayan de Oro, Dipolog, Puerto Princesa, Baguio, and San Jose—celebrated their graduation from The Challenge Initiative (TCI)-Philippines program on…
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December 05, 2024
11 Municipal Health Teams in Cordillera Complete Bayang Malusog Leadership Program
On November 27, 2024, 11 municipal health teams from the Cordillera region graduated from the Bayang Malusog Municipal Leadership Development…
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November 14, 2024
Ilocos Region Celebrates Success in Universal Health Care Journey
In a joint effort to advance health governance and strengthen Universal Health Care (UHC) systems in the Philippines, the Department…
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September 12, 2024
NutriLEAP: A Pathway to Healthier Provinces
The Nutrition Leadership and Equity Acceleration Program (NutriLEAP) is aimed at improving nutrition in provinces across the Philippines. Designed by…
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August 20, 2024
Strengthening Health Leadership: Cordillera’s Path to Universal Health Care
On August 9, 2024, the Provincial Leadership Development Program (PLDP) for the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) concluded with a colloquium…
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July 04, 2024
Building One Community for Nutrition: Zuellig Family Foundation’s Pook Malusog Community of Practice in Nutrition
Themed “Building One Community for Nutrition”, the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) gathered nutrition officers and leaders from Sarangani, Samar, Northern…
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April 17, 2024
Championing Health Together: Zuellig Family Foundation Launches Bayang Malusog Community of Practice
Last April 12, 2024, the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) hosted the event titled “Championing Health Together”, marking the launch of…
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March 08, 2024
Harmonizing Tradition with Transformation: A Path Forward for Better Health Outcomes in Tawi-Tawi
The province of Tawi-Tawi, located in the southernmost part of the Philippines, possesses a rich tapestry of history and culture.…
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February 28, 2024
Strengthening Indigenous Nutrition Practices: Health and Culture Can Thrive Side By Side
In a diverse archipelago like the Philippines, ensuring equal access to healthcare and nutrition services is a significant challenge, particularly…
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February 26, 2024
Child and Maternal Health Data Made Easy: Introducing the ZFF Pook Malusog Dashboard
Managing data effectively is crucial for delivering quality health services. The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) has introduced the ZFF Pook…
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February 21, 2024
Faster Track to Healthier Families: Learn All About ZFF’s Family Stunting Reduction Program (FaStR)
In the ongoing pursuit of healthier communities across the Philippines, the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) has been at the forefront…
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January 14, 2025
Building Bridges: How Cordillera Career Development College is Championing Health Leadership
In La Trinidad, Benguet, the Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC) has been quietly transforming lives since 1993. This private, non-profit…
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December 19, 2024
Mayor Oric Furigay of Lamitan City, Basilan: Conquering obstacles to achieve nutrition goals
“To be a leader is not always to be in power. I believe leadership is about responsibility, if you are…
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December 17, 2024
Rising to the Challenge: Laurence Navarro’s Leadership Journey
For Laurence Navarro, entering the healthcare field was not a career decision but a personal connection to her family. Navarro,…
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November 27, 2024
Purpose Realized: Dr. Chay Cañezal’s Path in Public Healthcare
Motherhood brought Dr. Johnmae Charity “Chay” Cañezal to the Department of Health (DOH) from the clinical setting. When she made…
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November 26, 2024
Emilio Galangue: Empowering Youth in Basey, Samar
Emilio Galangue, the newly elected Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Chairperson of Barangay Mabini, Basey, Samar, did not waste time making a…
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November 20, 2024
Mayor Zyrex Pacquiao: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
The name Pacquiao comes with great responsibility. As Mayor Zyrex Pacquiao, cousin of world boxing champion and former Senator Manny…
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October 23, 2024
Not One More Death Due to Malnutrition: Mayor George Falgui of Kiamba
In August 2022, just over a month into his term, Mayor George Falgui first learned about the serious nutrition issues…
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October 15, 2024
Navigating Challenges and Opportunities to Improve Health and Nutrition in Tabuan Lasa, Basilan
On September 25, 2024, Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) President Austere Panadero and Board of Trustees member Dr. Manuel Dayrit, and…
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October 10, 2024
Health Leadership in Action: Dr. Hydee Salao’s UHC Success in CAR
Dr. Hydee Salao’s public health career began when she was a Medical Officer at Barlig District Hospital in the Mountain…
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October 08, 2024
Victor James “Tata” Yap, Sr.: Turning Reds to Greens
Mayor Victor James “Tata” Yap, Sr. of Glan, Sarangani, calls himself a “recycled” mayor. He held the position for three…
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October 02, 2024
An Impactful Story: Governor Gerard Espina’s Commitment to Health and Nutrition in Biliran
On September 25, 2024, Governor Gerard Espina of the Province of Biliran participated in the Executive Session for Governors under…
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October 01, 2024
Advancing Universal Health Care in Samar: A Transformative Approach
Executive Session for Governor Sharee Ann Tan of Samar During the Executive Session for Governors under the Provincial Leadership Development…
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September 30, 2024
From Island Boy to Public Health Hero: Dr. Rommel Francisco Gives Back to His Community
Growing up in Northern Samar, Dr. Rommel Francisco knew the hardships of accessing public healthcare all too well. Daily, he…
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September 12, 2024
NutriLEAP: A Pathway to Healthier Provinces
The Nutrition Leadership and Equity Acceleration Program (NutriLEAP) is aimed at improving nutrition in provinces across the Philippines. Designed by…
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September 10, 2024
Mayor Vic Paul Salarda: Continuing a Legacy of Service
Mayor Vic Paul Salarda, born and raised in Alabel, Sarangani, has committed to improving the lives of his fellow residents.…
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August 29, 2024
Never-ending Learning Process: Dr. Autajay’s Universal Health Care Journey
Dr. Feman Rene Autajay’s storied career in healthcare is marked by continuous learning. “In my 28 years of service, 23…
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August 06, 2024
Mayor Jul-Adnan Hataman: Countering Malnutrition through Sumisip CARES
When Mayor Jul-Adnan P. Hataman won the election in Sumisip, Basilan in 2019, he knew little about nutrition. He admitted,…
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July 19, 2024
Janriel Lavadia, Cagayan Valley’s Emerging Health Leader
Working for the Department of Health (DOH) is Janriel Lavadia’s first job. A nurse by profession, Lavadia recalls, “My dream…
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July 16, 2024
Dr. Exuperia Sabalberino Gives Back, Exemplifies Leadership in Action
Eastern Visayas, known for its resilience in the face of significant health inequities, is one of the poorest regions in…
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June 28, 2024
Baguio City: Towards Zero Adolescent Pregnancy
Baguio City is not just known for its cool climate, scenic mountain views, and rich history but also for its…
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June 20, 2024
A Legacy of Passion and Commitment: Dr. Anna De Guzman Forges on the Right Path for Universal Health Care in Pangasinan
It was in a quiet coastal municipality in Sultan Kudarat where Dr. Anna De Guzman’s passion for medicine and public…
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June 07, 2024
Mayor Salway Sumbo, Jr.: A Visionary IP Leader
Malapatan, named from the Blaan words malah and fatan meaning “place where pepper is abundant”, has roots as a pepper…
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May 29, 2024
Maria Theresa “Tessa” Constantino: The Heart of and for Indigenous Peoples
In a community vastly populated by Indigenous Peoples (IP), it pays to have one of the IP’s own as local…
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April 11, 2024
Mayor Arcam Istarul of Tipo-Tipo: Drawing strength from established relationship with fellow nutrition champions
“I aspire to be remembered as a leader who genuinely cared about the well-being of every member of our community.…
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March 27, 2024
Mayor Alexander Bryan Reganit, Jr.: From carefree son to an effective leader
Mayor Alexander Bryan Reganit, Jr., son of former Mayor Reganit, Sr. of Maitum, Sarangani, did not imagine a life of…
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March 22, 2024
Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman of Isabela de Basilan: Strengthening nutrition programs with an empowered leadership
“Improving nutrition outcomes is important to me, because I dream of an Isabela cradled in strong, competent, and nurturing arms…
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March 19, 2024
Leading the Change: Governor Bulut’s Journey Towards Universal Health Care in Apayao
In 2022, the province of Apayao became among the last Universal Health Care implementation sites (UIS) in the Cordillera Administrative…
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March 11, 2024
Fau Sarani: ZFF Alumnus Harnesses Innovation in Health Solutions
Fau Sarani was the acting health officer and head of the rural health unit in Simunul, Tawi-Tawi when he first…
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March 08, 2024
Regional Health Triumph: Dr. Sydiongco’s Leadership in Action
She’s driven by a singular mission: to grant Filipinos unfettered access to quality healthcare services. With unwavering determination, she ensures…
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March 08, 2024
Harmonizing Tradition with Transformation: A Path Forward for Better Health Outcomes in Tawi-Tawi
The province of Tawi-Tawi, located in the southernmost part of the Philippines, possesses a rich tapestry of history and culture.…
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February 28, 2024
Strengthening Indigenous Nutrition Practices: Health and Culture Can Thrive Side By Side
In a diverse archipelago like the Philippines, ensuring equal access to healthcare and nutrition services is a significant challenge, particularly…
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February 26, 2024
Child and Maternal Health Data Made Easy: Introducing the ZFF Pook Malusog Dashboard
Managing data effectively is crucial for delivering quality health services. The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) has introduced the ZFF Pook…
READ MORE
February 21, 2024
Faster Track to Healthier Families: Learn All About ZFF’s Family Stunting Reduction Program (FaStR)
In the ongoing pursuit of healthier communities across the Philippines, the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) has been at the forefront…
READ MORE
December 18, 2024
Zuellig Family Foundation Welcomes Dr. Manuel Dayrit as Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Dr. Manuel M. Dayrit, a respected leader in public health, has been elected the new Chair of the Zuellig Family…
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December 17, 2024
League of Provinces of the Philippines and Zuellig Family Foundation Strengthen Capacities for Better Nutrition Governance
The League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP) is championing local actions to address malnutrition, specifically stunting and wasting, focusing…
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December 16, 2024
Agusan del Sur Moves Forward with Universal Health Care
On November 29, 2024, the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) held the close-out ceremony for the fourth cycle of the Provincial…
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December 12, 2024
Towards Health for All: Breakthroughs in Implementing Universal Health Care
Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF)’s Local Health System Universal Health Care (UHC) Learning Forum on December 10, 2024 gathered over 1,500…
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December 09, 2024
Five Cities Celebrate Milestone in Adolescent Health and Family Planning Efforts
Five cities—Cagayan de Oro, Dipolog, Puerto Princesa, Baguio, and San Jose—celebrated their graduation from The Challenge Initiative (TCI)-Philippines program on…
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December 05, 2024
Aklan Marks Healthcare Success with ZFF Provincial Leadership and Governance Program
Aklan has reached a turning point in its journey to improve healthcare. On November 27, 2024, the Provincial Leadership and…
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December 05, 2024
11 Municipal Health Teams in Cordillera Complete Bayang Malusog Leadership Program
On November 27, 2024, 11 municipal health teams from the Cordillera region graduated from the Bayang Malusog Municipal Leadership Development…
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December 03, 2024
Family Stunting Reduction Program in Sumisip: Strengthening Efforts to Combat Malnutrition
Rural Health Unit (RHU) staff, Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs) in Sumisip, Basilan gathered on November…
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November 27, 2024
Dinagat Islands Strengthen Nutrition Governance Through NutriLEAP
The Province of Dinagat Islands continues to make strides in improving health and nutrition outcomes through its partnership with the…
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November 26, 2024
Learning Milestones in Tipo-Tipo: Advancing Nutrition Systems through ZFF FaStR and Pook Malusog Programs
On November 12, 2024, the small but determined community of Tipo-Tipo in Basilan welcomed back-to-back field monitoring activities. The day…
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November 19, 2024
Focusing on People: ZFF and LGUs Strengthen Nutrition and Health Systems in Surigao del Norte
The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) continues to work alongside the Local Government Units (LGUs) of Del Carmen and San Francisco,…
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November 14, 2024
Ilocos Region Celebrates Success in Universal Health Care Journey
In a joint effort to advance health governance and strengthen Universal Health Care (UHC) systems in the Philippines, the Department…
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November 05, 2024
Gandara Gears Up to Fight Child Stunting with Family Stunting Reduction Program
On October 30-31, 2024, Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) and Barangay Health Workers (BHW) gathered in Gandara, Samar, for a refresher…
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October 22, 2024
Municipal Expanded Youth Leadership and Governance Program: Strengthening Local Governance for Adolescent Health in Samar
From September 25 to 27, 2024, municipal leaders from Samar gathered at the Ramada Hotel in Binondo, Manila, for the…
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September 26, 2024
A Year of Progress: Reducing Adolescent Pregnancy in Southern Leyte and Samar
One year into the Joint Program on Accelerating the Reduction of Adolescent Pregnancy (JPARAP) in Southern Leyte and Samar, we…
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September 25, 2024
Oro Youth and TCI Showcase Innovations for Kagay-anon Youth at the AdHLEx Forum in Manila
Cagayan de Oro City once faced a troubling issue with student drop-outs due to teen pregnancy, with an adolescent birth…
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September 24, 2024
Cagayan Valley Governors Join Leadership Development Program for Universal Health Care
On September 17, 2024, Provincial Governors from the Cagayan Valley region (Region 2) came together at Citadines Bay Manila, Pasay…
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September 24, 2024
Municipal Leaders in Samar Celebrate Successes in Reducing Teen Pregnancies and Strengthening Health Systems
Forty municipal health and youth leaders from Marabut, Santa Rita, San Sebastian, and San Jose De Buan, Samar gathered at…
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August 27, 2024
Health Equity in Focus: UP-CPH and ZFF Lead Webinar on Universal Health Care
On August 15, 2024, the University of the Philippines-College of Public Health (UP-CPH) and the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) hosted…
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August 20, 2024
Strengthening Health Leadership: Cordillera’s Path to Universal Health Care
On August 9, 2024, the Provincial Leadership Development Program (PLDP) for the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) concluded with a colloquium…
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August 14, 2024
Catbalogan Youth Leaders Tackle Adolescent Pregnancy
From August 7-9, 2024, youth leaders in Catbalogan City, Samar, came together for a three-day training under the Barangay Expanded…
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July 24, 2024
Youth Leaders and Officials Unite to Combat Adolescent Pregnancy in San Jose de Buan, Samar
From July 17 to 19, barangay officials and youth leaders from Barangays Babaclayon, Can-aponte, Poblacion 1, and Poblacion 4 of…
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July 10, 2024
Laguna Health Leaders Convene for Bayang Malusog Orientation on Health Care Provider Network
The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) facilitated the Bayang Malusog orientation on the Universal Health Care (UHC)-Health Care Provider Network (HCPN)…
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July 08, 2024
Municipal Leaders in Basilan Enhance Nutrition Governance Through Zuellig Family Foundation Training
The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) gathered mayors and municipal officers from five municipalities of Basilan—Al-Barka, Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Hadji Muhtamad,…
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July 04, 2024
Building One Community for Nutrition: Zuellig Family Foundation’s Pook Malusog Community of Practice in Nutrition
Themed “Building One Community for Nutrition”, the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) gathered nutrition officers and leaders from Sarangani, Samar, Northern…
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June 25, 2024
CALABARZON Provinces Tackle UHC Implementation Challenges and Achievements
The Bayang Malusog Provincial Leadership and Development Program (PLDP) Module 2, held in Tagaytay from June 18-20, 2024, brought together…
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May 15, 2024
Transforming Public Health: Governors and Health Officers Convene at Roberto R. Romulo Fellowship 2 for Universal Health Care
On May 9-10, 2024, the second module of the Roberto R. Romulo (RRR) Fellowship for Public Health Leadership and Governance…
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May 14, 2024
Multisectoral Collaboration: Key to Achieving Successful UHC Implementation in Pagbilao, Quezon
Last May 2, 2024, health leaders in Quezon Province visited the Rural Health Unit (RHU) of Pagbilao, deep diving into…
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May 02, 2024
Nourishing Minds, Nurturing Lives: Zuellig Family Foundation Hosts Webinar on Nutrition Governance
Believing that leadership, governance, and action are the key ingredients to combat malnutrition, the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) invited municipal…
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April 17, 2024
Championing Health Together: Zuellig Family Foundation Launches Bayang Malusog Community of Practice
Last April 12, 2024, the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) hosted the event titled “Championing Health Together”, marking the launch of…
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April 04, 2024
Unveiling Health Realities in Batangas
On April 1, 2024, a remarkable journey unfolded in Barangay Putol, Balayan, Batangas as diverse stakeholders, including Batangas Vice Governor…
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April 01, 2024
Southern Leyte’s Commitment to Health Sector Transformation: A Step Towards Universal Healthcare
In the recent Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF)’s Executive Session 2 for Governors (ESG 2) last March 15, 2024, Southern Leyte’s…
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April 01, 2024
Collaborations for Health: Insights from Bayang Malusog in Leyte and Southern Leyte
From March 13 to 14, 2024, at Oriental Hotel in Palo, Leyte, Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF)’s Bayang Malusog Provincial Leadership…
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March 25, 2024
Bayang Malusog Program Empowers Ilocos Health Leaders in Redesigning Health Services
The Zuellig Family Foundations (ZFF)’s Bayang Malusog Provincial Leadership Development Program (PLDP), Module 3 training at Farmers’ Hall in Vigan…
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February 29, 2024
Nutrition and Health Leadership: Envisioning Healthy Surigaonon Communities
“Malnutrition-free community,” Malimono dreams for their town. Malimono is one of the three Municipalities, alongside Del Carmen and San Francisco,…
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January 22, 2024
TCI Annual Meeting 2023 Charts Course for Sustainable Impact in Reproductive Health and Family Planning
The Challenge Initiative (TCI) convened its fifth annual meeting from December 4-8, 2023 at Marriott Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria. Themed…
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January 22, 2024
ZFF Honored by UNFPA: A Decade of Transformative Impact in Family Planning, Maternal Health, and Youth Leadership
The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) received a prestigious Plaque of Recognition from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on November…
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April 13, 2023
Panadero is new ZFF president
Austere A. Panadero has been appointed as the new president of the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF), five years after joining…
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Effective leadership that prioritizes doing the right thing leads to positive outcomes. Dipolog City Mayor Darel Dexter T. Uy has taken a proactive approach to addressing teenage pregnancies, making the city a leader in tackling this issue. Even…
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Building Bridges: How Cordillera Career Development College is Championing Health Leadership
In La Trinidad, Benguet, the Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC) has been quietly transforming lives since 1993. This private, non-profit institution offers programs from basic education to graduate school, including a College of Law. Its flagship programs in…
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