EXCERPTS FROM THE MINUTES OF THE 1st REGULAR SESSION OF THE
SANGGUNIANG BARANGAY OF BARANGAY STO. NIÑO-2 HELD LAST JANUARY 7,
2024 AT THE SESSION HALL OF BARANGAY STO. NIÑO-2, CITY OF DASMARIÑAS,
CAVITE.
Present:
HON. ROLANDO V. SALEM JR. - PunongBarangay/Presiding Officer
HON. VICENTE B. GIGANTE - Barangay Kagawad
HON. FLORDELIZA M. CANOY - Barangay Kagawad
HON. ROLANDO P. BULAKLAK - Barangay Kagawad
HON. LITO T. LUMABI - Barangay Kagawad
HON. MICHELLE LYN O. MACASPAC - Barangay Kagawad
HON. STEPHEN J. MOTUS - Barangay Kagawad
HON. LOUIE V. BOLINA - Barangay Kagawad
HON. JEFFERSON T. PORRAS - SK Chairwoman
Absent:
Resolution No. 29- S – 2024
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING OF AN ACT PROMOTING SALT IODIZATION NATIONWIDE AND
FOR RELATED PURPOSES
SECTION 1. Title. — This Act shall be known as “An Act for Salt Iodization Nationwide
(ASIN).”
SEC. 2. Declaration of Policy. — It is hereby declared the policy of the State to protect and
promote the health of the people, to maintain an effective food regulatory system, and to
provide the entire population especially women and children with proper nutrition. For this
purpose, the State shall promote the nutritional fortification of food to combat
micronutrient as a priority health program for the nation.
SEC. 3. Purposes. — The purposes of this Act are to:
a) contribute to the elimination of micronutrient malnutrition in the country, particularly
iodine deficiency disorders, through the cost-effective preventive measure of salt iodization;
b) require all producers manufacturers of food-grade salt to iodize the salt that they
produce, manufacture, import, trade or distribute;
c) require the Department of Health (DOH) to undertake the salt iodization program and for
its Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD), to set and enforce standards for food-grade iodized
salt and to monitor compliance thereof by the food-grade salt manufacturers;
d) require the local government units (LGUs), through their health officers and
nutritionists/dietitians, or in their absence through their sanitary inspectors, to check and
monitor the quality of food-grade salt being sold in their market in order to ascertain that
such salt is properly iodized:
e) require the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to regulate and monitor trading of
iodized salt:
f) direct the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in collaboration with the
Technology and Livelihood Resource Center (TLRC), to initiate, promote, and cause the
transfer of technology for salt iodization:
g) authorize the National Nutrition Council (NNC), the policy-making and coordinating body
on nutrition, to serve as the advisory board on salt iodization:
h) provide mechanisms and incentives for the local salt industry in the production, marketing
and distribution of iodized salt, and
i) ensure the sustainability of the salt iodization program.
SEC. 4. Definition of Terms. — For purposes of this Act the following terms shall mean:
a) Micronutrient malnutrition — a disorder resulting from deficiencies vitamin A, iron, iodine
and other micronutrients which the body needs in minute quantities every day.
b) Iodine deficiency disorder’s — a broad spectrum of deficiencies resulting from lack of
iodine in the diet which leads to the reduction of intellectual and physical capacity affecting
everyone who is iodine-deficiency and may manifest as goiter, mental retardation, physical
and mental defects, and cretinism.
c) Food fortification — the addition of nutrients to processed foods at levels above the
natural state.
d) Salt iodization — the addition of iodine to salt intended for human or animal consumption
in accordance with specifications as to form, fortificant, method, manner and composition as
may be prescribed by the BFAD
e) Food-grade salt — salt for human and animal consumption as distinguished from
industrial salt.
f) Regulatory requirements — the provisions of all applicable laws, regulations, executive
orders, and other enactments related to food quality and safety, purity, nutritional
composition, and other aspects of food regulation or control.
g) Industrial salt — salt used in the treatment, processing, and/or manufacture of non-food
commercial products.
h) Manufacturer — one who products imports trades in and distributes salt.
i) Subsistence producer manufacturer — one who produces, trades in or distributes salt not
exceeding two metric tons (2 m.t) of salt per year.
j) Small producer/manufacturer — one who produces, imports trades in, or distributes salt
ranging from more than two metric tons (2 m.t.) to three hundred metric tons (300 m.t.) per
year.
k) Medium producer manufacturer — one who products, imports, trades in, or distributes
salt ranging from more than three hundred metric tons (300 m.t.) to two thousand metric
tons (2,000 m.t.) per year.
l) Large producer manufacturer — one who produces, imports trades in, or distributes salt
exceeding two thousand metric tons (2,000 m.t.) per year.
SEC. 5. Applicability. — (a) This Act shall apply to the entire salt industry, including salt
producers/manufacturers, importers, traders, and distributors as well as government and
non-government agencies involved in salt iodization activities.
(b) Iodized salt that conforms to the standards set by the BFAD to meet national nutritional
needs shall be made available to consumers Provided, That the implementation of this Act
shall be enforced over a staggered period of one (1) year for large and medium producers
manufacturers, two (2) years for small producers/manufacturers; and five (5) years for
subsistence producers/ manufacturers.
(c) All food outlets, restaurants, and stores are hereby required to make available to
customers only iodized salt in their establishment upon effectivity of this Act. These
establishments shall be monitored with the help of the LGIs through its health officers and
nutritionists/dietitians, or in their absence, the sanitary inspectors to check and monitor the
quality of food-grade salt being sold or served in such establishments.
(d) In areas endemic to iodine deficiency disorders, iodized salt shall be made available Local
government officials at the provincial and municipal levels shall provide mechanisms to
ensure enforcement of this provision through ordinances and public information campaigns.
(e) All food manufacturers processors using food-grade salt are also required to use iodized
salt in the processing of their products and must comply with the provisions of this Act not
later than one (1) year from its effectivity. Provided, That the use of iodized salt shall not
prejudice the quality and safety of their food products: Provided, however, That the burden
of proof and testing for any prejudicial effects due to iodized salt fortification lies on the said
food manufacturers/processor.
(f) Salt producers/manufacturers shall register with the BFAD, which shall maintain updated
registry of salt producers/manufacturers and shall monitor compliance with the salt
iodization program.
(g) All food-grade salt shall be labeled in a manner that is true and accurate, not likely to
mislead purchasers and in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the BFAD.
(h) For a period of three (3) years from the effectivity of this Act, the DOH shall provide free
iodized salt to indigents residing in sixth class municipalities as may be allowed by their
annual appropriations.
SEC. 6. Support to the Salt Industry. — The following agencies and institutions shall support
the salt iodization program through their respective internal programs.
a) the DTI is hereby required to assist and support local salt producers/manufacturers in
upgrading their production technologies to include iodization by helping them obtain soft
loans and financial assistance for the procurement of salt iodization machines, packaging
equipment and technology and fortificant and by ensuring the systematic distribution of the
iodized salt in the market.
b) the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) shall assist the formation of cooperatives
of local salt producers/manufacturers in order that they can economically engage in salt
iodization and distribution of iodized salt:
c) the DOST in collaboration with the TLRC, shall develop and implement comprehensive
programs for the acquisition of design and manufacture of salt iodization machines and
transfer of salt iodization technology to small and subsistence local salt
producers/manufacturers; and
d) the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and other appropriate
government agencies shall identify areas that are suitable for use as salt farms with the
purpose of protecting such areas from environmental risks to ensure sustainability of iodized
salt production.
SEC. 7. Public Information. — The benefits and rationale of the use of iodized salt shall be
adequately disseminated and promoted through organized, systematic and nationwide
information campaign which shall involve major sectors of society to be spearheaded by the
DOH, in cooperation and coordination with the LGUs and other agencies concerned,
particularly the Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS), the Philippine
Information Agency (PIA), provincial science centers, private sector, and students.
The implementing agency, in coordination with the PIA, shall seek the cooperation of the
media sector to assist in public information dissemination. Salt iodization and its benefits
shall also be included and given emphasis in all levels of health subjects in both public and
private schools.
SEC. 8. The Salt Iodization Advisory Board. — The National Nutrition Council (NNC), as
presently composed, including representatives of the DENR, the medical profession and the
salt manufacturers shall serve as the salt iodization advisory board and shall function as the
policy and coordinating body on salt iodization programs and activities. It shall coordinate
the efforts of all agencies concerned and monitor the implementation of the provisions of
this Act. It shall also submit an annual report to the Congress of the Philippines on the
progress of the salt iodization program and offer recommendations for its improvements.
SEC. 9. Sanctions. — The procedures for imposing sanctions under this Act and for inspecting
and investigating the premises where any salt is received, held, manufactured, labeled,
stored, displayed, delivered, distributed, sold, or located, or where it is reasonably believed
these activities are being carried out or where salt is located, shall be in accordance with the
provisions of republic Act No. 3720., otherwise known as the Food., Drugs and Cosmetics
Act. As amended: Provided, That any person, whether natural or juridical, who violates any
of the provisions of this Act or any of the rules and regulations promulgated for its effective
implementation shall be punished by a fine of not less than One thousand pesos (P1,000)
nor more than One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000): Provided, however, That if the
violation is committed by any officer, director or member of a business and a juridical entity
acting beyond the scope of his authority, such officer, director or member responsible
therefor shall be personally liable for the fine: Provided, further, That such violator shall
suffer a revocation of its business permit and/or a ban of its product from the
market. Provided, finally, That the BFAD, in coordination with the LGUs concerned, shall be
authorized to impose and collect the fines from the violators, and such collections shall
accrue to the BFAD for its use in the implementation if this Act.
SEC. 10. Appropriations. — The amount necessary for the implementation of this Act shall
initially be charged to the appropriations of the agencies concerned as may be appropriated,
under the current General Appropriations Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary
for its implementation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
SEC. 11. Implementing Rules and Regulations. — The DOH in cooperation with the agencies
concerned shall formulate the necessary rules and regulations for the effective
implementation of this Act within sixty (60) days from its approval.
SEC. 12. Separability Clause. — If any portion of this Act is declared invalid, the remainder of
this Act shall not be affected by such declaration and shall remain valid and enforceable.
SEC. 13. Effectivity Clause. — This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation, whichever is
earlier.
ADOPTED this 7th day of January 2024 at Barangay Sto. Niño II, City of Dasmariñas, Cavite.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that copies of this resolution be furnished to all authorities concerned
for their information and appropriate action.
APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY.
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I hereby certify to the correctness of the above-quoted resolution.
BARANGGAY RESOLUTION
NO. 53 – 09 – 2023
A RESOLUTION APPROVING
AND CONCURRING THE
IMPLEMENTION OF THE
BARANGGAY NUTRITION
ACTION PLAN (BNAP) FOR
THE YEAR 2023-2025.
AUTHORED BY : HON. MARY
JANE P. ESTEBAN
WHEREAS, the sangguniang
bBranggay Bitungol have
submitted to this Baranggay
Nutrition Action Plan
(BNAP) for the year 2023;
WHEREAS, included in the
BNAP are lines programs and
activites, that strengthen and
bolster
the LGUs objectives of
reducing the prevalence of
severely studed,
underweight,
overweight among
preschoolers and reduction
of the prevalence rate
of the severely wasted
and overweight school
children at the end of school
year;
WHEREAS, the submitted
nutrition programs and
projects with corresponding
action plans
including budgetary
requirements were carefully
reviewed by this body,
and were all found to
be IN ORDER and beneficial
to our constituents ,
thereby supporting
its implementation
NOW THEREFORE, after
proper delibratin and on
motion of HON. MARY JANE
P.
ESTEBAN duly
seconded by HON. GILBERT
A. ESTEBAN bi all
members
present it was as the body
does hereby.
RESOLVED, as it hereby
RESOLVED at approved and
concur herein submmited
Baranggay
Nutrition Action Plan
(BNAP) for the year 2023 –
2025.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that a
copy of this resolution be
furnished to the Department
of Interior
& Local
Government and
Sangguniang Bayan.
th
Done this 29 day of
September, 2023, here at
Barangay Bitungol
Municipality of Norzagaray,
Bulacan.
BARANGGAY RESOLUTION
NO. 53 – 09 – 2023
A RESOLUTION APPROVING
AND CONCURRING THE
IMPLEMENTION OF THE
BARANGGAY NUTRITION
ACTION PLAN (BNAP) FOR
THE YEAR 2023-2025.
AUTHORED BY : HON. MARY
JANE P. ESTEBAN
WHEREAS, the sangguniang
bBranggay Bitungol have
submitted to this Baranggay
Nutrition Action Plan
(BNAP) for the year 2023;
WHEREAS, included in the
BNAP are lines programs and
activites, that strengthen and
bolster
the LGUs objectives of
reducing the prevalence of
severely studed,
underweight,
overweight among
preschoolers and reduction
of the prevalence rate
of the severely wasted
and overweight school
children at the end of school
year;
WHEREAS, the submitted
nutrition programs and
projects with corresponding
action plans
including budgetary
requirements were carefully
reviewed by this body,
and were all found to
be IN ORDER and beneficial
to our constituents ,
thereby supporting
its implementation
NOW THEREFORE, after
proper delibratin and on
motion of HON. MARY JANE
P.
ESTEBAN duly
seconded by HON. GILBERT
A. ESTEBAN bi all
members
present it was as the body
does hereby.
RESOLVED, as it hereby
RESOLVED at approved and
concur herein submmited
Baranggay
Nutrition Action Plan
(BNAP) for the year 2023 –
2025.
RESOLVED FURTHER, that a
copy of this resolution be
furnished to the Department
of Interior
& Local
Government and
Sangguniang Bayan.
th
Done this 29 day of
September, 2023, here at
Barangay Bitungol
Municipality of Norzagaray,
Bulac
JOHN MARK R. LAYNO
Barangay Secretary
Approved by:
ROLANDO V. SALEM JR.
Punong Barangay
VICENTE B. GIGANTE FLORDELIZA M. CANOY
Kagawad Kagawad
ROLANDO P. BULAKLAK LITO T. LUMABI
Kagawad Kagawad
MICHELLE LYN O. MACASPAC STEPHEN J. MOTUS
Kagawad Kagawad
LOUIE V. BOLINA JEFFERSON T. PORRAS
Kagawad SK Chairman
