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Metro Manila BNSs run for the First 1000 Days
More than 500 Barangay Nutrition Scholars, Nutritionist-Dietitians and running enthusiasts from the 17 LGUs in Metro Manila ran in support of the First 1000 Days last Saturday, July 3, 2016 in Mandaluyong City. The 3K-advocacy run and fund raising project of the Federation of Barangay Nutrition Scholars of NCR Inc. with the theme “Run for…
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Save our babies! Donate breastmilk.
Christina, a call center agent, couldn’t help but be in awe at the sight of her cute 3-month old daughter Angela. But her joy is always tempered by the reality that Angela is severely underweight. Born with an imperforate anus which requires her to be on nasogastric tube and colostomy bag, Angela barely weighs 3.3…
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Inter-agency NET evaluates Mandaluyong City for Nutrition Honor Award
The City of Mandaluyong is one of the five (5) local government units vying for the 2015 Nutrition Honor Award (NHA) in the country. The Nutrition Honor Award (NHA) is the highest award given by the National Nutrition Council (NNC) to a local government unit in recognition of its outstanding planning, management and implementation of…
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Bantay Asin Task Forces in NCR to intensify SIP implementation
18 May 2016, Metro Manila — The Bantay Asin Task Forces (BATFs) at the regional and local levels reaffirmed their commitment in intensifying the implementation of the Salt Iodization Program (SIP) in Metro Manila. In a meeting held in Richville Hotel in Mandaluyong City on 18 May 2016, the representatives of the regional and local…
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Providing Good Nutrition to the Family is Responsible Parenting
“Responsible parenthood is the key to improving family life.” This was the message conveyed by the Commission on Population-NCR (POPCOM-NCR) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development – NCR (DSWD-NCR) through their Planadong Pamilya Caravan held on June 10, 2016 at the Luneta Park, Manila.
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BNS Federation of NCR discovers ‘Marinduque’s Heart for Nutrition’
The officers and board members of the Federation of Barangay Nutrition Scholars of the National Capital Region together with NNC-NCR Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Mila Federizo and Nutrition Officer I Bea Menorca went to the Province of Marinduque for their annual Lakbay-Aral and Team Building on April 25-29, 2016. The Province of Marinduque, also known…
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Caloocan City conducts BFSG Competency Assessment
Caloocan City, in partnership with Luzon Health and in consultation with the Department of Health-National Capital Regional Office, conducted its first breastfeeding support group (BFSG) competency assessment on exclusive breastfeeding on April 12, 14, 15, 19 and 20, 2016. The competency assessment was held at the ICON Hotel in Quezon City for the first batch…
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NNC-NCR promotes 10 Kumainments in MRT Stations
The National Nutrition Council at the National Capital Region (NNC-NCR) promotes the 10 Kumainments in stations along EDSA of the Mass Rapid Transit – Line 3 or most commonly known as MRT. The 10 Kumainments are the popularized version of the Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF). They are simple and easy to remember guidelines that…
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San Juan City launches its 3G Club for mothers
San Juan City launched its 3G Club or the “Galing at Gandang Ginang ng San Juan/Go, Grow, Glow Club” on May 1, 2016 at the Atrium of San Juan City Hall. The project was conceptualized by the city nutrition secretariat headed by City Nutrition Action Officer Dr. Rosalie Sto. Domingo in support of…
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MPS-FNP Practicum Students of UPLB visit NNC-NCR
Mr. Dwi Kristatto from Indonesia and Ms. Saybah Jackson from Liberia, students of Masters in Professional Studies on Food and Nutrition Planning (MPS-FNP) in UPLB visited NNC-NCR on April 22, 2016 as part of their 32-hour practicum at the National Nutrition Council. Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Milagros Elisa V. Federizo and Nutrition Officer III Emerenciana…
