City of San Fernando, La Union- The Provincial Government of La Union spearheaded the conduct of this year’s nutrition congress last May 16, 2017 at Diego Silang Hall, Provincial Capitol, City of San Fernando, La Union with the theme “Panagdadanggay: Agri-Turismo, Naragragsak ken Nasalun-at nga La Union, Magun-od Tayo!”

The congress aims to orient nutrition stakeholders on the vision of the new administration and to give nutrition updates among the nutrition program managers and frontliners from its nineteen (19) municipalities and one (1) city. This was attended by more than 100 participants composed of nutrition action officers, barangay nutrition scholars, barangay health workers and other partners.

Governor Francisco Emmanuel “Pacoy” R. Ortega III graced the activity. He commended the participants for the continued service to the people and barangays of La Union.

“We all Love La Union- everything we do is for the Love of La Union,” he said.

His administration is known for the tagline I Love La Union with the vision transform La Union to become the Heart of Agri-Tourism in Northern Luzon.

“The health and wellness of our people, especially our young children are essential to the growth and development of La Union so we must all work to ensure that the citizens of our province are provided the best possible healthcare and nutrition at all times,” he added.

NO III Kendall Gatan, in behalf of NNC Nutrition Program Coordinator Ma. Eileen Blanco gave an inspirational message highlighting the importance of healthy diet as the focus of this year’s nutrition month theme and discussed the importance of focusing on the first 1000 Days of life to address various nutritional problems.

Other topics discussed during the event include: La Union Health Road Map; Contribution of NAOs, BNSs, BHWs to the attainment of the Governor’s Vision; and Mango Processing.

The provincial health office through this kind of event is looking forward towards the attainment of their battle cry “Healthy La Union, Happy La Union by 2025.”