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“Buntis Congress” scales up Maternal, Child Health and Nutrition
ROSARIO, LA UNION- The Provincial Health Office of La Union (PHO- LU) in coordination with the Department of Health-Regional Office I and the Municipality of Rosario, La Union spearheaded the conduct of the Buntis Congress with the theme: “Sa Tamang Paghahanda, Kalusugan at Kinabukasan ng Ina at Bata ay Mapapala” last August 24, 2016 at…
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Bilang Isang 4Ps Benepisyaryo, Ito Ang Aking Kwento
Ano po ang inyong kaalaman kung bakit sa palagay niyo ay isa kayo sa mga benepisyaryo ng 4Ps? Ito ang isa sa mga katanungan sa pakikipagpanayam namin sa mga nakakatanggap ngayon ng programa.Ayon sa DSWD, ang Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) ay isang hakbang ng pambansang pamahalaan para sa pagpapabuti ng kalagayang pantao ng ating…
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DA-1 Taps Power of Social Media to Promote Brown Rice
SAN FERNANDO CITY, September 1 (PIA) – Knowing its rapid dissemination and amplification of information, along with its continuing advocacy for Filipinos to be riceponsible, the Department of Agriculture in the Ilocos launched a social media campaign promoting brown rice through hashtag #BROWN4good challenge.“In the region, we attained a rice self-sufficiency level of 178 percent…
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Alaminos City All Set for EWS-FNS
The City Government of Alaminos, Pangasinan is now ready for the first wave of the periodic collection of relevant data in support to the established Early Warning System for Food and Nutrition Security (EWS-FNS) project. This is a form of monitoring and analysis of relevant information which are being collected periodically to determine status of…
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DOH New Secretary Visits Region 1
In line with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s thrust of bringing the national government closer to the people and providing them easy access to quality health services, newly appointed Health Secretary Paulyn Jean B. Rosell-Ubial visited Region 1 on July 27 and 28, 2016.Department of Health (DOH) Region 1 Director Myrna C. Cabotaje introduced the Secretary…
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100 Millionth Symbolic Babies of Region 1 Celebrate 2nd Birthday
San Fernando City, La Union- National Nutrition Council-RO1 (NNC) joined the Commission on Population (PopCom) in their initiative of celebrating the 2nd birthday of the 100 millionth symbolic babies in Region 1 on July 26, 2016 at the ABC Hall, City of San Fernando, La Union. All four (4) provinces and the city were represented…
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Alaminos City Hosts Regional Launching of ECCD Intervention Package
The Regional Launching of the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Intervention Package for the First 1000 Days and Nutrition Month/ ECCD Press Conference was successfully conducted last July 14, 2016 at Don Leopoldo Sison Convention Center, Alaminos City, Pangasinan.The event was hosted by the City Government of Alaminos led by Honorable Mayor Arthur F.…
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Ilocos Norte Holds Its 7th BNS Congress
The Ilocos Norte Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Federation spearheaded the 7th Provincial BNS Congress held at Ernesto C. Go Mega Complex, Currimao, Ilocos Norte last July 15, 2016 with the theme, “Salun-at ti Maladaga Masalwadan, Umuna nga 1000 Days Intay Iwan-Wan, BNS Ilocos Norte Sanggir ken Mapangnamnamaan” which is anchored with the 2016 Nutrition Month…
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San Fernando City Launches Nutrition Month Celebration
July 8, 2016- The City of San Fernando kicked-off the month long celebration of 2016 Nutrition Month through a launching program and Well Baby Contest held at People’s Hall, San Fernando City Hall, La Union last July 8, 2016. This was participated by lactating mothers, Barangay Nutrition Scholars, Barangay Health Workers and City Hall employees.City…
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5 La Union Towns Champion in Pabasa sa Nutrisyon (PSN)
Finally, the Municipalities of Bacnotan and Naguilian, La Union garnered the most coveted Pabasa sa Nutrisyon (PSN) Hall of Fame Award while the Municipalities of Agoo, Balaoan and Rosario received their Pabasa sa Nutrisyon (PSN) Outstanding Award during the Joint Convention of the Philippine Association of Nutrition (PAN) Inc. and Philippine Society of Nutritionist Dietitians…
