The members of the Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC) of NCR encouraged Metro Manila Local Government Units (LGUs) to use of the Compendium of Local Ordinances and Issuances on Nutrition.  In a joint virtual meeting of the RNC and Regional Nutrition Management Group (RNMG) presided by NPC Milagros Elisa V. Federizo on behalf of RNC Chair…

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In addition to trophies and certificates, the 14 outstanding local nutrition focal points (LNFP) in NCR also received cash incentives from the National Nutrition Council (NNC). The giving of awards and incentives are part of NNC’s support to these LNFPs for their commendable services and contribution in the implementation of the Philippine Plan of Action…

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The National Nutrition Council – NCR (NNC-NCR) urged the 17 local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila to strengthen the planning and implementation of their nutrition-sensitive programs during the PPAN Movers’ General Assembly held on February 15, 2022 via the Zoom platform. The virtual event was attended by 134 participants composed of city nutrition action…

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The NCR Breastfeeding Friends (BFFs) continuously provide free online counseling on infant and young child feeding (IYCF) to mothers and caregivers through their Online IYCF Counseling Project.The Online IYCF Counseling Project is a COVID-19 response of the City/District Nutrition Program Coordinators of Metro Manila Association, Inc. with the assistance of National Nutrition Council – NCR.…

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The month of February is celebrated as the Philippine Heart Month by virtue of Proclamation No. 1096 signed on January 9, 1973.  This aims to make more Filipinos aware of the serious health problem of heart diseases and how to keep their heart healthy. We also celebrate Valentine’s Day during the 14th of February, and…

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The Barangay Nutrition Scholars of Caloocan City, like the other BNSs in Metro Manila, are conducting the Operation Timbang (OPT) Plus in the different barangays of the city this first quarter of the year. This activity spearheaded by the City Nutrition Committee is wholeheartedly supported by the Barangay Captains, Barangay Nutrition Action Officers, and the…

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While the country is still in the pandemic and everybody is trying to protect themselves from the virus, the Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs) in Metro Manila are also on the lookout to prevent deterioration of nutritional status among children 0-59 months old by measuring the weight and height of these children.   In an online…

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Provincial Nutrition Focal Point (PNFP) Diana Jean Umali of the National Nutrition Council – NCR had a virtual meeting with the nutrition workers involved in the Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program (TK-DSP) Phase 1 in the four (4) program areas in NCR namely, the cities of Caloocan, Paranaque, Navotas, and Municipality of Pateros, and Ms.…

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Chinese New Year is one of the festive holidays celebrated in the country. Chinese and Filipino families alike prepare special foods specific for the holiday. These include fish, dumplings, spring rolls, “tikoy” or the traditional Chinese sweet rice cake, and noodles, among others.Healthy eating is possible even if there are lots of foods to choose…

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“In order to move forward, you have to look back.” – Matt MaherThe National Nutrition Council – NCR (NNC-NCR) Achieve Team looked back on their accomplishments and experiences in 2021 to set the right goals moving forward this 2022.In a program implementation review (PIR) held on January 24, 2022, the team reviewed their accomplishments vis-à-vis…

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