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January 15, 2026
PhilHealth Leads New Partnership with ZFF to Strengthen Local Health Systems
The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) formalized a new partnership with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on December 3, 2025,…
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December 18, 2025
Understanding the Gendered Vulnerabilities of Filipino Adolescents
Updates from the Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child The Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child (LCSFC) is…
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July 29, 2025
Digital Tool in Pilar, Siargao Improves Nutrition Tracking
“Gusto kong gumanda ‘yung buhay ng mga kababayan ko. Kung puro sila masakitin, how can they farm, fish, or study?”…
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June 04, 2025
UP College of Public Health and Zuellig Family Foundation: A Decade of Strengthening Local Health Leadership
The University of the Philippines Manila – College of Public Health (UP-CPH) is a premier academic institution dedicated to training…
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May 23, 2025
Zuellig Family Foundation conferred with Drs. Jess and Trining dela Paz Award 2025
Ateneo de Davao has conferred the Drs. Jess and Trining dela Paz Award to the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF), in…
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March 17, 2025
Sustaining the Legacy: First Batch of Roberto R. Romulo Public Health Leadership and Governance Fellows Graduate
Last March 14, 2025, the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) celebrated a milestone as the provinces of Aklan, Davao de Oro,…
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March 05, 2025
Zuellig Family Foundation Explores Health Opportunities in Sulu Province
The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF), in its ongoing efforts to improve health outcomes in underserved communities across the Philippines, recently…
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February 25, 2025
ZFF Pook Malusog Dashboard: A Digital Tool for Better Health and Nutrition
Health workers in many communities often struggle with outdated and incomplete health records. Important data about pregnant women and young…
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February 06, 2025
Expanded Youth Leadership and Governance Program (EYLGP): Tackling Adolescent Pregnancy in Southern Leyte and Samar
Adolescent pregnancy remains a challenge in the Philippines, affecting young people’s health, education, and future opportunities. To address this, the…
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February 04, 2025
Building Stronger Nutrition Systems in Siargao: The Ahon Siargao Experience
In December 2021, Typhoon Odette tore through Siargao, leaving widespread destruction. Homes, farms, and businesses were destroyed, forcing local governments…
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January 23, 2025
Faster Action, Better Nutrition: ZFF’s Family Stunting Reduction Program (FaStR)
Stunting is a serious health issue that affects millions of children worldwide. In the Philippines, 1 out of 4 children…
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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 23, 2026
Listening First, Leading Next: A Local Hero for Youth in Southern Leyte
For over ten years, Keisha Batalon served the people of Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte, as a Medical Technologist at the…
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February 13, 2026
Faith, Culture, and Care in Isabela de Basilan
Isabela de Basilan draws strength from its diversity. The city is home to 130,379 people who speak Chavacano, Tausug, Yakan,…
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February 12, 2026
Breaking the Cycle: How Mandaluyong is Addressing Adolescent Pregnancy
Mandaluyong City often stands out as a story of economic growth. In 2002, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)…
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January 22, 2026
Branches of Hope: A Mayor’s Story of Jamindan, Capiz
For years, Mac Artur Luces Valdemar carried the weight of public service with him, as a son, a pharmacist, and…
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January 15, 2026
Expanding Horizons: General Santos City’s Drive for Accessible Long-Acting Contraceptives
General Santos City (GenSan) had trained health workers, functioning facilities, and national support for family planning (FP). Still, many families—especially…
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January 13, 2026
Reimagining Family Planning: Tagum City’s Model of Inclusive, Community-Driven Change
Tagum City, the capital of Davao del Norte, is a fast-growing urban center in Mindanao. Alongside its growth came persistent…
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December 18, 2025
Understanding the Gendered Vulnerabilities of Filipino Adolescents
Updates from the Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child The Longitudinal Cohort Study on the Filipino Child (LCSFC) is…
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December 18, 2025
Grassroots Champions: Barangay Health Workers Lead the Way to Reduce Adolescent Pregnancy in Lapu-Lapu
Lapu-Lapu City in Central Visayas faced a rising adolescent birth rate (ABR), increasing from 14 births per 1,000 adolescents in…
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December 16, 2025
Slowly but Surely: Iriga City’s Inclusive Path to Family Planning among Indigenous Peoples
Iriga City is home to diverse communities, including many indigenous peoples (IPs). Like other areas, the city faces reproductive health…
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December 12, 2025
Kibungan and Kapangan’s Grand March Toward a Shared UHC Vision
During Module 1 of the Bayang Malusog Leadership and Governance Program (BMLGP) held on November 27–28, 2025, representatives from the…
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August 27, 2025
Youth and Local Leaders Join Forces to Prevent Teen Pregnancies in Samar
On August 15, 2025, Samar leaders, health workers, youth representatives, and development partners came together for the Expanded Youth Leadership…
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August 22, 2025
Southern Leyte Shows Progress in Reducing Teen Pregnancies
The Expanded Youth Leadership and Governance Program (EYLGP) in Southern Leyte is helping young people and local officials work together…
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July 29, 2025
Digital Tool in Pilar, Siargao Improves Nutrition Tracking
“Gusto kong gumanda ‘yung buhay ng mga kababayan ko. Kung puro sila masakitin, how can they farm, fish, or study?”…
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July 18, 2025
Better Beginnings in Basilan: Investing in the First 1,000 Days
Once marked by conflict and instability, the Province of Basilan is now making progress in improving health and nutrition outcomes…
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July 10, 2025
Kalinga’s Health Breakthroughs Take Root through Roberto R. Romulo Fellowship
The Province of Kalinga proudly graduated from the Roberto R. Romulo (RRR) Fellowship for Public Health Leadership and Governance last…
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July 08, 2025
Dinagat Islands Champions Health Leadership through Roberto R. Romulo Fellowship
“Health is not just the government’s job—it’s everybody’s concern.” – Hon. Nilo Demerey, Jr., Dinagat Islands Governor The province of…
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June 30, 2025
Championing Youth: Santiago City’s Fight Against Adolescent Pregnancy
In 2020, Santiago City faced a serious problem. Its adolescent birth rate was the highest in Region II—47 births per…
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June 30, 2025
Building a Stronger Support System for Las Piñas Youth
Las Piñas City has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a fishing village. Now a bustling urban…
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June 26, 2025
Davao de Oro Pushes for Stronger Health Reforms After Roberto R. Romulo Fellowship Milestone
Davao de Oro joined Aklan, Dinagat Islands, and Kalinga in celebrating a key achievement last March 2025—the successful completion of…
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June 26, 2025
Iloilo’s Youth Health Movement in Action
Iloilo City, lovingly called the ‘City of Love’, has long been known for its cultural richness and educational institutions. But…
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June 24, 2025
Aklan Completes Roberto R. Romulo Fellowship: Leading Health Reform with Heart and Data
Aklan proudly marked the end of a transformative journey. Alongside Davao de Oro, Dinagat Islands, and Kalinga, the province graduated…
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June 24, 2025
Mandaue City Redefines Reproductive Care through Women’s Health Caravan
Mandaue City, a bustling center in Central Visayas, is proving that when reproductive health becomes a priority, women’s empowerment follows.…
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June 23, 2025
Serving One’s Community Has No Age Limit: Improving Adolescent Health and Rights in Leyte
Perseverance—the unwavering will to keep moving forward despite challenges—is what defines the life and service of a 71-year-old Barangay Kagawad…
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June 23, 2025
Strengthening Family Planning by Raising Community Awareness in Biñan City
Biñan City is proving that local government leadership, when paired with youth empowerment and data-driven strategies, can lead to measurable…
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June 19, 2025
Breaking the Cycle: How Manila Reclaimed Reproductive Health for its Families and Youth
For decades, access to reproductive health services in Manila was restricted by policy. Executive Order 003, enacted in 2000, effectively…
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June 17, 2025
Turning Vision into Action: Naga City’s Bold Steps Toward Zero Teen Pregnancies
Naga City, the ‘Heart of Bicol’, is known for its rich history, deep religious heritage, and a strong sense of…
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June 13, 2025
Accelerating Family Planning and Adolescent Reproductive Health in Iligan City through Active Leadership
Nestled in Northern Mindanao, Iligan City has long wrestled with challenges in providing effective family planning (FP) and adolescent sexual…
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June 04, 2025
UP College of Public Health and Zuellig Family Foundation: A Decade of Strengthening Local Health Leadership
The University of the Philippines Manila – College of Public Health (UP-CPH) is a premier academic institution dedicated to training…
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March 24, 2025
Better Policies, Better Nutrition for Kids: A Look at Zuellig Family Foundation’s Work in Siargao
Child malnutrition is a persistent issue in the Philippines, affecting millions of children. In the province of Surigao Del Norte, …
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March 21, 2025
Zuellig Family Foundation and Sulu Integrated Provincial Health Office Discuss Health System Strengthening
The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) Board of Trustees met with the Sulu Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) to discuss pressing…
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March 20, 2025
Health Gaps and Opportunities: A Look into Sulu’s Rural Health Units
Issues of malnutrition, maternal health, adolescent pregnancies, and financial and logistical struggles of local health systems become apparent during the…
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February 26, 2025
Pioneering Primary Care in Catbalogan, Samar
Catbalogan, home to 113,879 residents, has set up the first Primary Care Facility (PCF) in Samar—bringing essential health services closer…
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February 25, 2025
ZFF Pook Malusog Dashboard: A Digital Tool for Better Health and Nutrition
Health workers in many communities often struggle with outdated and incomplete health records. Important data about pregnant women and young…
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February 20, 2025
Strengthening Capacities of Nutrition Leaders and Frontliners in Sta. Monica, Siargao
In the coastal town of Sta. Monica in Siargao Island, the local government has long been committed to addressing nutrition…
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February 14, 2025
Leveraging Multi-stakeholder Collaboration to Improve Nutrition Services in Burgos, Siargao
The municipality of Burgos, located in the northeastern part of Siargao Island, relies primarily on copra production and fishing for…
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February 06, 2025
Real-Time Health Data: How Pilar, Siargao is Using the ZFF Pook Malusog Dashboard
“A dream come true for my municipality.” For Mayor Liza Resurreccion, having a real-time data platform to track the health…
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February 06, 2025
Expanded Youth Leadership and Governance Program (EYLGP): Tackling Adolescent Pregnancy in Southern Leyte and Samar
Adolescent pregnancy remains a challenge in the Philippines, affecting young people’s health, education, and future opportunities. To address this, the…
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February 05, 2025
Empowering Barangays and Communities through Nutrition Governance: Pilar’s Journey
Before becoming a municipality in 1953, Pilar was a barrio (village) of Dapa in Siargao Island. Today, it has 15…
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February 04, 2025
Building Stronger Nutrition Systems in Siargao: The Ahon Siargao Experience
In December 2021, Typhoon Odette tore through Siargao, leaving widespread destruction. Homes, farms, and businesses were destroyed, forcing local governments…
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January 31, 2025
A Bright Future: Youth Health in Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa City, known for its stunning beaches and rich biodiversity, is also tackling a major public health issue: adolescent…
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January 28, 2025
Leadership and Collaboration: Cagayan De Oro’s Path to Adolescent Health Sustainability
In 2018, Cagayan de Oro (CDO) faced a serious issue: a high rate of adolescent pregnancies among 15- to 19-year-olds,…
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January 27, 2025
Baguio City: A Beacon of Hope for Young People
Baguio City, a popular destination for tourists and students in the Cordillera region, has made impressive strides in improving the…
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January 24, 2025
Turning the Tide: San Jose’s Comprehensive Approach to Adolescent Health
Before working with The Challenge Initiative (TCI), San Jose City in Nueva Ecija had a high rate of adolescent pregnancies.…
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January 23, 2025
Faster Action, Better Nutrition: ZFF’s Family Stunting Reduction Program (FaStR)
Stunting is a serious health issue that affects millions of children worldwide. In the Philippines, 1 out of 4 children…
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January 21, 2025
Sustainable Solutions: Dipolog City’s Comprehensive Fight Against Adolescent Pregnancy
Effective leadership that prioritizes doing the right thing leads to positive outcomes. Dipolog City Mayor Darel Dexter T. Uy has…
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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…
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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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February 16, 2026
ZFF Receives Drs. Jess and Trining de la Paz Award from Ateneo de Davao University
On behalf of the Zuellig Family Foundation, Chairman Dr. Manuel Dayrit accepted the Drs. Jess and Trining de la Paz…
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February 05, 2026
Negros Occidental Builds Stronger Nutrition Leadership
“The strength of our workforce, the potential of our children, and the dignity of every Negrense family are closely intertwined…
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February 02, 2026
Facing the Reality of Malnutrition: Tarlac Governor’s Deep Dive
As part of the Zuellig Family Foundation’s (ZFF) Nutrition Leadership and Equity Acceleration Program (NutriLEAP), Tarlac Governor Christian Yap took…
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January 30, 2026
ZFF Strengthens Primary Care to Advance UHC in Benguet and Baguio City
The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF), through its Bayang Malusog Leadership and Governance Program (BMLGP), is helping strengthen primary health care…
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January 15, 2026
PhilHealth Leads New Partnership with ZFF to Strengthen Local Health Systems
The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) formalized a new partnership with the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) on December 3, 2025,…
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January 07, 2026
ZFF Receives Recognition for Advancing Healthier Benguet
The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) received recognition at Benguet’s SHAYAW (Stellar Health Achievements Yearly Awards) for its partnership in advancing…
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December 17, 2025
Building Stronger Nutrition Governance Across Basilan LGUs
The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) conducted field monitoring and assessment visits in Lamitan City, Maluso, Ungkaya Pukan, Hadji Mohammad Ajul,…
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December 15, 2025
Tarlac Leaders Commit to Better Nutrition for All
“What I want to leave is a system that works even if we are not here. Even if there is…
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December 02, 2025
Strengthening Baguio’s Health System through Shared Leadership and Reflection
The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF), together with the Department of Health-Cordillera Administrative Region (DOH-CAR) and the City Government of Baguio,…
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November 13, 2025
Faith, Trust, and Health: Reflections from Dr. Manuel Dayrit
Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) Chairman Dr. Manuel M. Dayrit shares his reflections in the Georgetown-Lancet Commission on Faith, Trust, and…
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November 04, 2025
ZFF and DOH-Eastern Visayas Partner to Strengthen Family Nutrition
The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) and the Department of Health (DOH)-Eastern Visayas formalized its continuing collaboration to strengthen family health…
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November 03, 2025
Zuellig Family Foundation Receives Gawad Kalusugan Award from DOH-Cordillera
The Department of Health-Cordillera Administrative Region (DOH-Cordillera) honored the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) with the Gawad Kalusugan Award for its…
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October 21, 2025
Nine Cities Recognized as Global Self-Reliant Cities in Reproductive Health
The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) celebrated the graduation of nine cities under The Challenge Initiative (TCI)-Philippines: General Santos, Iriga, Isabela…
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October 16, 2025
Bridging Leadership in Action: Benguet’s Mayors Reaffirm Commitment to UHC Integration
The province of Benguet renewed its commitment to building an integrated and people-centered local health system during the 2nd Universal…
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October 09, 2025
Healthy Beginnings, Stronger Tomorrows: Pook Malusog Community of Practice Conference 2025
The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) continues to promote shared learning and collaboration through the Pook Malusog Community of Practice (CoP),…
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October 06, 2025
Transforming Health in Baguio: Leading Change through Shared Action
The City Health Services Office of Baguio, led by Dr. Celia Flor Brillantes, is taking meaningful steps to strengthen and…
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October 02, 2025
Surigao del Norte Strengthens Preparedness for Reproductive Health in Emergencies
Surigao City — Surigao del Norte leaders reinforced their commitment to protect communities during disasters by aligning strategies for Sexual…
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October 01, 2025
Putting People First: Data Spurs Local Governments to Rethink Priorities
Tacloban City — Local leaders from Samar and Southern Leyte closed a three-day workshop on September 19, 2025, with a…
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September 30, 2025
Samar and Southern Leyte Mobilize to Maximize PhilHealth Resources for Youth Health
Tacloban City — Local government leaders from Samar and Southern Leyte gathered for a two-day workshop last September 16–17, 2025,…
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September 23, 2025
Zuellig Family Foundation Honored for Nutrition Leadership in Caraga
The National Nutrition Council (NNC) Caraga celebrated its 2025 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony on September 19, 2025 in Butuan City.…
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September 16, 2025
Bayang Malusog Community of Practice Holds Learning Visit in Laguna
Santa Rosa, Laguna — The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF)’s Bayang Malusog Community of Practice (CoP) held a face-to-face learning visit…
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September 12, 2025
Empowering Families: Parenting Training in Samar to Address Adolescent Pregnancy
Tacloban City — A five-day parenting training gathered local workers in Samar to strengthen families’ role in guiding their children…
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September 04, 2025
Zuellig Family Foundation’s Provincial Leadership and Governance Program Featured in 2025 Voluntary National Review
The Provincial Leadership and Governance Program (PLGP) of the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) was recently featured in the Philippines’ 2025…
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August 08, 2025
Coming Together for Young People’s Health and Rights on August 13 and 15
EYLGP Colloquium on Adolescent Health in Southern Leyte and Samar On August 13 and 15, 2025, we will gather online…
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August 07, 2025
Investing in a Healthier Future: Local Nutrition Planning for Basilan Towns
From July 28 to 30, 2025, Planning, Budget, Health, and Nutrition Officers from Lamitan City, and from the second batch…
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August 05, 2025
Making Health a Shared Mission in Benguet
“We commit again that we will continue prioritizing health. Tuloy-tuloy tayo dito.” – Hon. Melchor Diclas, Benguet Governor In local…
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July 18, 2025
Eastern Visayas Pushes Forward with Universal Health Care
“Is there a way of digitizing preventive care?” Dr. Manuel M. Dayrit, Chair of the Zuellig Family Foundation, asks during…
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July 18, 2025
Turning the Knobs: ZFF Pushes for Governance Reform in Nutrition
The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) continues to strengthen local nutrition governance through its flagship initiative, Pook Malusog, which empowers provincial…
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July 17, 2025
Western Visayas LGUs Complete Health Leadership Program
“Relentless follow-through is the name of the game,” said Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) President and Executive Director Austere Panadero as…
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June 10, 2025
Tawi-Tawi Health Workers Trained to Treat Malnourished Children
Tawi-Tawi took a step forward in addressing child malnutrition. From May 19 to 21, 2025, the Integrated Provincial Health Office…
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June 10, 2025
Benguet Charts Path to Stronger Health Governance
Health leaders and partners from Benguet gathered in Baguio City for a Program Implementation Planning Workshop under the Zuellig Family…
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June 02, 2025
Eight Cities Share Success in Family Planning and Adolescent Health
The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) and The Challenge Initiative (TCI)-Philippines concluded a three-day webinar series titled “Sustaining Momentum: Driving Leadership…
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May 23, 2025
Zuellig Family Foundation conferred with Drs. Jess and Trining dela Paz Award 2025
Ateneo de Davao has conferred the Drs. Jess and Trining dela Paz Award to the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF), in…
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May 23, 2025
Cities Lead the Way in Family Planning and Adolescent Health—Webinar Series to Spotlight Local Innovations
Eight cities will take center stage next week in a three-day webinar series hosted by the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF)…
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May 22, 2025
Barangay Leaders Showcase Progress in Fight Against Adolescent Pregnancy in Padre Burgos
Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte — Local leaders from the pilot barangays of Cantutang, Santa Sofia, and Poblacion presented their efforts…
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May 05, 2025
Catbalogan City Pushes Forward to Lower Adolescent Pregnancy Rates
Catbalogan City is strengthening its efforts to reduce adolescent pregnancy through the rollout of the Barangay Expanded Youth Leadership and…
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April 24, 2025
Barangay Leaders in Paranas, Samar Strengthen Commitment to Combat Adolescent Pregnancy
Forty-two barangay and youth leaders from Pabanog, Poblacions 3, 5, and 6, and Lawaan 1 in Paranas, Samar gathered together…
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April 11, 2025
Barangay Leaders in Santa Rita, Samar Renew Commitment to Adolescents’ Health
Barangay leaders in Santa Rita, Samar, have come together once again to show their commitment to the youth through the…
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April 10, 2025
Empowering Grassroots Nutrition Leadership: ZFF at the IAAND Global Conference 2025
At this year’s International Affiliate of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (IAAND) Global Conference, the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF)…
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April 08, 2025
Supporting Local Health and Development in Southern Leyte and Samar
To help improve local health and development planning, the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF), in partnership with the United Nations Population…
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March 31, 2025
Cotabato’s Push for Better Nutrition and Adolescent Health
The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF), led by President and Executive Director Austere Panadero, facilitated an executive session with Governor Emmylou…
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March 31, 2025
Bayang Malusog Community of Practice: Advancing Health Care Provider Networks for Universal Health Care
Building on the success of the Bayang Malusog Community of Practice (CoP) in 2024, the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) hosted…
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March 27, 2025
Fostering Hope: Tackling Persistent Adolescent Pregnancy Challenges in San Jose De Buan, Samar
Adolescent pregnancy remains a tough challenge in San Jose De Buan, Samar, but the community is taking action. Last March…
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March 25, 2025
Ensuring Southern Leyte’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Readiness in Times of Crisis
On March 18, 2025, key stakeholders met at the Provincial Governor’s Office in Southern Leyte to discuss the Minimum Initial…
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March 18, 2025
NutriLEAP Monitoring and Coaching Visit: Strengthening Nutrition Governance in the Provinces
From March 10-13, 2025, the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) visited the provinces of Cotabato, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, and…
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March 17, 2025
Sustaining the Legacy: First Batch of Roberto R. Romulo Public Health Leadership and Governance Fellows Graduate
Last March 14, 2025, the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) celebrated a milestone as the provinces of Aklan, Davao de Oro,…
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March 12, 2025
Zuellig Family Foundation and Sulu Provincial Government Held Key Discussions To Improve Health Governance
Representatives from the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) Board of Trustees visited the office of Governor Abdusakur “Sakur” Tan at the…
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March 12, 2025
Catanduanes Partners with Zuellig Family Foundation for Sexual and Reproductive Health
The province of Catanduanes has taken a step in improving sexual and reproductive health services by partnering with the Zuellig…
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March 12, 2025
Online Kumustahan: Catching Up with ZFF Pook Malusog Community of Practice Moderators
The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) Pook Malusog Community of Practice (CoP) continues to serve as a space for learning and…
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March 10, 2025
Project TRANSFORM Update: ZFF Information Session on Data Resiliency with Del Carmen, Siargao
“We are zeroing in on nutrition. All of these efforts, we want to boost the health and nutrition status of…
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March 06, 2025
Zuellig Family Foundation and Notre Dame of Jolo College Discuss Collaboration
Representatives from the Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) Board of Trustees visited Notre Dame of Jolo College (NDJC) to discuss potential…
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March 05, 2025
Zuellig Family Foundation Explores Health Opportunities in Sulu Province
The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF), in its ongoing efforts to improve health outcomes in underserved communities across the Philippines, recently…
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February 27, 2025
Partnerships for Progress: Takeaways from ZFF at AVPN Southeast Asia 2025
The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) joined the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) Southeast Asia Summit 2025 in Singapore, a gathering…
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February 17, 2025
Ang Pamilyang Planado, Panalo: Isabela de Basilan’s Efforts in Family Planning
In the Happy City of Isabela de Basilan, the local government is making family planning more accessible, ensuring families can…
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February 11, 2025
ZFF Bayang Malusog Community of Practice in 2025: A Renewed Commitment to UHC Learning
The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF) conducted its reorientation session for the Bayang Malusog Community of Practice (CoP), a Universal Health…
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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 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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