TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan,- – Balay ni Ifan media core group welcomed their newest members, the information officers of provinces and cities in the region during the third quarter Balay ni Ifan Media Core Group meeting on 11 August at Taj Hotel and Resto/Bar, Tuguegarao City.

​In her opening remarks, Ms. Maria Gisela M. Lonzaga, NNC OIC-nutrition program coordinator, acknowledged the willingness of the information officers to be members of the Balay ni Ifan media core group.

​Lonzaga also thanked the members for a successful conduct of the 2017 Nutrition Month Celebration.

“We thank you for your support during the celebration of Nutrition Month last July. We encourage you to continue your actions in promotion of good nutrition not only during July but throughout the year. Let’s work hand in hand to fight malnutrition in the region,” she added.

​Ms. Teresa Campos, radio announcer and member of Balay ni Ifan, oriented the new members of the organization about the history and concept of the Balay ni Ifan media core group. She also shared activities that could be conducted by the new members of the organization.

​Local Media Placement First Semester and Plan for Second Semester, Nutrition School on the air and evaluation of the 2017 Nutrition Month Celebration were discussed by the organization.

​Atty. Reina Santos, Cauayan City communication and information technology officer, pledged that they will continuously support and disseminate nutrition advocacy all throughout their constituents using their LED Screen, Barangay Text Boards and social media platforms. She also thanked the organization for the warm welcome to the newest members.

​ Lastly, Balay ni Ifan planned to conduct a research survey to assess and gauge the reach and effectiveness of media advocacy in the region.