Use ‘Pinggang Pinoy’ in preparing holiday meals, families urgedThe Department of Health is urging the public to celebrate Christmas safely by choosing healthy food and following the “Pinggang Pinoy” guide. MANILA, Philippines — The National Nutrition Council (NNC) is urging Filipino families to use the “Pinggang Pinoy” as a guide when preparing meals for the holiday season. “With Pinggang Pinoy, the greener your plate is, the better. The more vegetables, the better,” NNC Regional Nutrition Program coordinator Eileen Blanco said in a radio interview Saturday. The Pinggang Pinoy, developed by the Department of Science and Technology, serves as a visual guide to a balanced meal.

Source: Philippine Star December 21, 2025 17:10 UTC