A Refresher on Local Nutrition Program Planning (LNPP) was held at the Provincial Heath Office (PHO) in La Trinidad, Benguet on March 17, 2022. Organized by the National Nutrition Council (NNC)-CAR in partnership with the Benguet Provincial Nutrition Committee through the PHO, said refresher was participated by the Provincial/Municipal Nutrition Action Officers (P/MNAOs) and members…

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March is National Women’s Month! The National Nutrition Council (NNC)-CAR conducted several activities for this month to join the nationwide celebration. This year’ theme of the celebration is “WE Make CHANGE Work for WOMEN” focusing on the sub-theme “Agenda ng Kababaihan Tungo sa Kaunlaran”. The sub-theme, as stated by the Philippine Commission on Women, is…

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The accomplishments of the Cordillera Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) Federation in 2021 were presented during the federation’s officers’ 1st virtual meeting held on February 28, 2022. Last year, Cordi-BNS Federation was able to hold five meetings. The officers were also able to conduct three activities, namely BNS Program Orientation and Organizational Meeting, Zoom and eOPT…

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The CARMENu officers and members plan their 2022 nutrition promotion activities during their meeting on February 22, 2022 at G1Lodge in Baguio City. Baguio City – Cordillera Administrative Region Media Educators on Nutrition (CARMENu) planned three major nutrition promotion activities for 2022 during their first meeting on February 22, 2022 at G1Lodge, Baguio City. Said…

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The monthly ‘Nutri-Challenge’ on NNC-CAR’s Facebook page will begin in March. The contest aims to advocate for and promote good nutrition among Filipinos. To maximize the vast reach of social media specifically Facebook and to extend its advocacy to more audiences, the National Nutrition Council-Cordillera Administrative Region (NNC-CAR) conceptualized the monthly ‘Nutri-Challenge’, an online contest…

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The D/CNPC-CAR Association officers and members discuss their upcoming activities for the year. Their first activity is the 1st Quarter Webinar of the “Upskilling for Nutrition Upscaling” webinar series. The District/City Nutrition Program Coordinators-Cordillera Administrative Region (D/CNPC-CAR) Association convened on February 8, 2022 via zoom to discuss their upcoming activities for this year. The association,…

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The month of February is declared as “Philippine Heart Month” by virtue of Proclamation No. 1096, s. 1973. This is to raise awareness and attend with urgency to the growing prevalence of heart cases among Filipinos. According to the World Health Organization (2020), around 50,000 people per year succumb to cardiovascular disorders (CVDs), making CVDs…

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During the Philippine Heart Month, we are reminded to take care of our heart health to prevent developing cardiovascular diseases. The month of February is declared as “Philippine Heart Month” by virtue of Proclamation No. 1096, s. 1973. This is to raise awareness and attend with urgency to the growing prevalence of heart cases among…

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Barangay Nutrition Scholars in the region continue delivering their duties and responsibilities amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the nature of their work, they are at risk of contacting COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases. The MA being provided to them, alongside the other assistances, is beneficial for continuous delivery of health and nutrition services. (Photos were taken…

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MAGDALENA T. SACPA Ms. Magdalena Sacpa of Central, Kapangan, Benguet was awarded as 1st Runner-Up Outstanding BNS during the virtual 2021 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony on October 21, 2021. Being a Barangay Nutrition Scholar for thirteen years is a rewarding learning experience for Ms. Magdalena Sacpa. She can still remember when she started to be…

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