This coming July 15, 2012 marks the 25th foundation day of Cordillera Administrative Region. This year’s celebration aims to instill in the people of the Cordilleras an enhanced awareness, deeper appreciation and unwavering commitment to the history and aspirations of CAR, on its 25th years of existence. It also aspires to propel unwavering commitment and…

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6-12 December 2012– Two batches of Promote Good Nutrition/ Infant and Young Child Feeding (PGN/ IYCF) Training was conducted for the City/ Municipal Implementers of Benguet Province and Baguio City held at Highpoint Botique Inn, Baguio City. The trainings were attended by 42 participants composed of Municipal Nutrition Action Officers, Midwives, Nurses, District Nutrition Program…

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The National Nutrition Council (NNC) in the region together with members of the Regional Technical Assistants on Nutrition (RTAN), conducted a two-day workshop to formulate the Regional Nutrition Strategic Plan (RNSP) for 2012-2016 at the Hotel Veniz in Baguio City. June P. Falancy, Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator, presented the current nutrition situation in the region…

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BAGUIO CITY, Nov. 22 (PIA) – – The National Nutrition Council (NNC) strengthened its partnership with the barangay nutrition scholars in North and Central Luzon in the second National Conference of Barangay Nutrition Scholars at the Baguio Country Club here. The conference, attended by over 800 BNS from Regions 1,2, 3 and the Cordillera Administrative…

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A student tandem from Ifugao, studying at the University of Baguio, led the winners of the regional recipe development contest led by the National Nutrition Council-CAR last April 30, 2012. The contest, held at the Benguet State University, was anchored on the theme, “Pagkain ng Gulay Ugaliin, Araw-araw Itong Ihain!” The recipe called “Pako Eggplant…

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BAGUIO CITY, Nov. 24 (PIA) — It is important to take care of pregnant women to prevent iron-deficiency anemia and promote normal weight in children, an official of the National Nutrition Council (NNC) said. In a forum, NNC Executive Director and Department of Health (DOH) Assistant Secretary Maria Bernardita Flores outlined the importance of investing…

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In coordination with the Provincial Committee chaired by Hon. Governor Elias K. Bulut Jr. of Apayao, the Regional Nutrition Council of CAR held nutrition forum last March 21 and 23 at Lower and Upper Apayao respectively. These were attended by some members of the local nutrition committees at all levels including all the barangay nutrition…

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BANGUED, Abra, Nov. 26 (PIA) — The National Center for Disease Prevention and Control of the Department of Health – Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) had adopted the Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Program to prevent child mortality and morbidity. In a seminar-orientation conducted by the DOH-CHD, the municipal health nurses in the province…

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Training on Nutrition in Emergencies(NiE) and Infant and Young Child (IYCF-E) was held at Summer Place Hotel, Baguio City last October 10-15, 2011. This was led by Health Emergency Management Staff-Department of Health (HEMS-DOH) in which they are committed in making the entire country prepared for any disaster and emergencies. This training aims to position…

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BANAUE, Ifugao, Nov. 19 (PIA) – – Eight schools in the province are vying for the 2012 search for Best Nutritionally Friendly School (BNFS). The search for BNFS is one of the local initiatives of the provincial government to ensure safe, nutritious snacks to pupils. It advocates for nutritious foods for Filipinos, and promotes the…

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