The NNC 13 participated the 2017 Refresher Training Course on Nutriskwela Community Radio last June 6-8, 2017 at Radyo Kaagapay, DXCN-FM 99.1 MHz in Sibagat, Agusan del Sur. Through the efforts of National Nutrition Council and the Local Government Unit of Sibagat in partnership with the MQ Media Zone, the training aims to capacitate the participants on how to deliver the news efficiently and empower the community through dissemination of correct, relevant and up-to-date nutrition and health information. The training was participated by the members of the Community Radio Council, students, educators, government sectors and the stakeholders of the Local Government Unit of Sibagat, Agusan del Sur. This 3-day training was covered with lectures and interactive discussions, writing of news plugs, introduction of broadcasting tools, enhancement of broadcasting skills and group presentations facilitated by MQ Mediazone Productions, NNC’s media partner led by Ms. Mackay Quadra, Mr. Mario Garcia, Mr. Francis “Kiko” Flores and Mr. Andy Vital.

NNC 13- NO III Leah Vina P. Vargas, RN MN attended as one of the resource speakers and discussed the overview of Nutriskwela Community Radio and its importance in advocating nutrition-related information from all relevant sectors of the community. The municipal mayor of Sibagat, Maria Liza L. Evangelista gave her message of appreciation and encouragement to the participants to actively participate and support the radio program. She also emphasized the relevance of community radio as one of the means to convey information and education on matters concerning nutrition. After the training-workshop the participants elected the members of Community Radio Council (CRC) committee.

Radyo Kabakhawan 97.7 DXNG, the nutriskwela radio station in del Carmen, Surigao del Norte is currently being trained from June 13-15, 2017, the radio station personnel, Community Radio Committee and new program anchors are the participants of the Refresher Training Course on Nutriskwela Community Radio.

Author: NO II Karlyn Rose B. Panes