Held in the Quezon Memorial Circle last July 25-26, the two-day event opened with a community mural, painted collaboratively by officials from the National Nutrition Council (NNC), Department of Health, and the Quezon City Government, alongside health advocates, parents, and children. The mural became a living symbol of the collective vision for a healthier food environment—one that promotes sustainability and protects families from noncommunicable diseases.

Organized by SLMC-QC Philippine Society of Nephrology (PSN), and ImagineLaw, the forum brought together medical experts and patient leaders to spotlight the urgent need for kidney disease prevention—primarily, by reducing consumption of high-sodium products.

With technical assistance and upcoming training for food suppliers, LGUs are gearing up to fully implement the policy and set an example for healthier procurement nationwide.

Newly filed bills include House Bill (HB) no. 9080 by Rep. Milagros Aquino-Magsaysay and HB 9429 by Rep. Jeffrey Soriano. Additional co-authors have strengthened existing measures: Rep. Ruth Sakaluran for HB 130, Rep. Carl Nicolas Cari for HB 6507, and Representatives Lolita Javier, Wilton Kho, Jan Franz Chan, and Edwin Ongchuan for HB 819.

As of May 2026, a total of 22 versions of the HFE Bill and 4 versions of the FOPWL Bill have been filed, supported by more than 80 legislators—signaling that legislation for food environment reform is closer than ever to becoming law.