As the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) near, Azucena Dayanghirang, assistant secretary and executive director of the National Nutrition Council (NNC), urges candidates to prioritize nutrition initiatives if elected. This is especially important for Cebu, which is identified as one of the provinces grappling with malnutrition issues. By allocating resources for nutrition programs, elected leaders can help address the root causes of malnutrition in their community.