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Ani ng mga Lokal na Magsasaka, Nagsilbing Relief Goods para sa mga Binabantayang Paslit
Bayambang, Pangasinan (PIO, LGU-Bayambang) -Nasa pangatlong linggo na ang pamamahagi ng relief food packs sa 77 barangays para sa mga itinuturing na “vulnerable children” ng Nutrition Office. Sa pagkakataong ito, tanging masusustansyang pagkain lamang ang ipinamigay na relief goods, at ang mga ito ay mula sa aning gulay at prutas ng mga lokal na magsasaka,…
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DOH1 reiterates “No Milk Donations”
Acceptance and distribution of donations of infant formula, powdered milk and other milk, breastmilk substitute, commercial baby food, feeding bottles, artificial nipples and teats are strictly PROHIBITED as it undermines Exclusive Breastfeeding in the first six months of life.This was reiterated today by the Department of Health-Center for Health Development 1 (DOH-CHD 1) through an…
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‘Plants vs COVID-19’ rolled out in La Union to maintain food supply
SAN FERNANDO CITY, April 12 (Joanne Namnama P. Dilim,PIA-1) – La Union residents will start receiving survival seed packs as the Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU) launched “Plants vs COVID-19” program on April 11.Myrna Picazo, assistant provincial agriculturist and program coordinator, said this innovation aims to provide survival seed pack for backyard gardening to…
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EATING RICH ON A TIGHT BUDGET: Hacks on Making Instant Foods Instant Nutritious
Our society’s attention over the past few months have all been directed to safety measures in fighting the spread of the Novel Corona Virus that causes the worldwide-stricken pandemic, COVID-19. In times of need, the best shield we have aside from these protocols is to heighten our immune system by staying healthy, eating healthy. In…
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Ensuring good nutrition through home food production amid the crisis
Health is wealth! An adage which is believed to influence anyone when one’s health is at risk. The pandemic COVID-19 is being faced worldwide. The country’s economy is greatly affected as most companies and establishments closed in compliance with the enhanced community quarantine by the President of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte. Economy, health and nutrition are…
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Staying healthy with the 10 Kumainments while #AtHome
Filipinos today fear on the dangers brought by the new pandemic disease, COVID-19.According to the World Health Organization (WHO), COVID-19 or Coronavirus disease 2019 is a new strain of coronavirus that was discovered in 2019 and has not been previously identified in humans. Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging…
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Alaminos buys veggies, fruits from farmers for Covid-19 relief
ALAMINOS CITY, Pangasinan (Hilda Austria) – The city government bought about 730 kilos of vegetables and 10 tons of fruits from farmers in its upland barangays, and distributed these as relief goods to the residents. In an interview Tuesday, city agriculturist Arceli Talania said the tomatoes were supposed to be sold to a fast-food company,…
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RDC-1 enjoins stakeholders to support RPAN implementation
SAN FERNANDO CITY(Anne Hazel Flores, PIA-1) — The Regional Development Council – Regional Nutrition Council (RDC-RNC 1) enjoined its stakeholders to support the Regional Plan of Action for Nutrition (RPAN) 2019-2022 implementation, here.Through Resolution No. 101, series of 2019 signed and attested by National Economic and Development Authority Regional Director Nestor G. Rillon, stakeholders such…
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RNC-1 enjoins gov’t agencies to adopt healthy lifestyle programs
SAN FERNANDO CITY, Feb. 25 (Anne Hazel Flores, PIA1) – With the aim to contribute to the improvement of nutritional and health status of government workers, the Regional Nutrition Council (RNC-1) enjoins government agencies in Ilocos Region to adopt healthy lifestyle programs (HLP) in the workplace.During the first quarter meeting of the council attended by…
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Sec. Dar: PCC to provide Hybrid Milking Carabaos to ISPSC Sta. Maria
Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur, Feb. 27(Ephraine Hyacinth Chavez,ISPSC) -Agriculture Secretary Dr. William Dar reiterated the importance of milk on fight against malnutrition and stunting among children. In his interview with 97.3 fm Radyo Kailian, he has tasked the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) Region 1 to provide 10 hybrid carabaos for the Animal Project of the…
