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NNC-NCR recognizes Metro Manila nutrition champions
The National Nutrition Council – NCR of the Department of Health recognized top performing local government units (LGUs) and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) in the National Capital Region (NCR) found to be compliant with nutrition standards in 2018 during the Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony (RNAC) held on July 26, 2019 at the Heritage Hotel, Pasay…
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NNC-NCR supports the RA 11148 implementation in NCR
The National Nutrition Council at the National Capital Region is committed to support the implementation of the Republic Act 11148 in the region. RA 11148 more commonly known as “Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act” aims to strengthen the national and local health and nutrition programs for pregnant and lactating women, adolescent girls, infants and…
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MMDA employees to eat healthy and be physically active
The National Nutrition Council – NCR (NNC-NCR) encouraged the employees of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to eat healthy and become physically active during the Information Sharing Session (ISS) on Healthy Diet and Physical Activity in the Workplace held at the MMDA Arena on July 4, 2019. The ISS moderated by Nutrition Officer (NO)…
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2019 Regional Poster Making Contest winner hails from Paraňaque City
Public Junior High School Students from the thirteen (13) schools division offices in Metro Manila competed in this year’s On-the-Spot Poster Making Contest conducted by the National Nutrition Council – NCR in support to the 2019 Nutrition Month with the theme, “Kumain nang wasto at maging aktibo…push natin ‘to!”.The contest was held on July 12,…
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LGU Mobilizers to shepherd LGUs in NCR
On May 24, 2019, the LGU mobilizers/shepherds of NCR attended a capacity building activity spearheaded by the National Nutrition Council – National Capital Region. This activity aims to enhance the knowledge of the participants in mentoring and mobilizing Local Government Units for the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN). The participants were oriented on the…
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NNC-NCR celebrates the 2019 Nutrition Month!
July is Nutrition Month!Nutrition Month is celebrated every July by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 491 or the “Nutrition Act of the Philippines”. Since 1974, the celebration aims to create awareness on the importance of good nutrition. This year’s nutrition month theme, “Kumain nang wasto at maging aktibo…push natin ‘to!”, aims to encourage Filipinos to…
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NNC-NCR mobilizes LGUs to formulate 3-year LNAP
As part of the LGU Mobilization for the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2017-2022, the National Nutrition Council at the National Capital Region (NNC-NCR) will assist priority local government units (LGUs) in formulating their respective local nutrition action plans (LNAP) for 2020-2022 through a planning workshop tentatively scheduled on September 5-6, 2019. Priority…
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The Search is On for the 2018 ROBNS in NCR
The Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team of the National Capital Region (RNET-NCR) started the Search for the 2018 Regional Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar (ROBNS) on March 12, 2019. Fifteen (15) Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) from all over Metro Manila are vying for the 2018 ROBNS award. Using the new Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan…
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RNET of NCR trains on the new MELLPI Protocol
The members of the Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) of NCR completed a two-day training on the Updated Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation Protocol (MELLPI Pro) on March 6-7, 2019 at St. Giles Hotel in Makati City.This year’s RNET is composed of Ms. Josefina H. Serneo (Metro Manila Center for Health Development),Ms.…
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NCR BNS Federation Outreach for the Elderly now on its 4th year
The Federation of Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) of NCR, Inc. has been conducting outreach activities for the elderly for four (4) years now with the theme “Love ko si Lolo, Love ko si Lola, Love you pa more!”. The outreach activity enables the BNS Federation to share their blessings and love for the elderlies. In…
