CITY OF ILAGAN, ISABELA—– The National Nutrition Council Region 02 conducted its first staff meeting for CY 2022 via zoom meeting last 03 January 2022. The meeting started with an opening prayer led by NO II Frances Vea Valdez followed by an opening message of Ms. Maria Gisela M. Lonzaga, Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator- NNC…

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CITY OF ILAGAN, ISABELA—– The National Nutrition Council Region 02 through the Department of Agrarian Reform Provincial Office (DARPO) Isabela and Cagayan and partner Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organization (ARBO) representatives started the wet feeding scheme of Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program (TK DSP) for nutritionally-at-risk pregnant and lactating women in the provinces of Cagayan and…

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CITY OF ILAGAN, ISABELA—– The National Nutrition Council-Region II joins the nation in the observance of Goiter Awareness Week (GAW). Presidential Proclamation 1188 signed on December 11, 2006 declared every 4th week of January as Goiter Awareness Week to increase public awareness on the prevention and control of Goiter and other Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD).…

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TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN—- Integrating NNC Core Values- Integrity, Zeal, Excellence, Sensitivity and Transparency, while improving personal performance and encouraging positive working environment, the National Nutrition Council conducted 2021 Team building and Year end celebration on 19-20 December at Kangaroo Beach Resort, Gonzaga, Cagayan. The team building aimed to improve stress management in the workplace, enhance…

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TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN—– The Regional Bantay Asin Task Force (RBATF) and Balay ni IFAN Media Group Region 02 conducted its 4th quarter joint virtual meeting, s. 2021 through Zoom Virtual Platform last 03 December 2021. In her opening remarks, Ms. Maria Gisela M. Lonzaga, Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator- NNC R02, acknowledged the presence of FDA…

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TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN—–Regional Bantay ASIN Task Force (RBATF) Region 02 recorded five shipments of inadequately iodized salt with a total of 2,840kgs as reported by Sta. Praxedes and Santa Fe Bantay Asin Checkpoint on 03 December 2021 during the joint 4th Quarter Meeting of RBATF and Balay ni IFAN Media meeting. Manning the checkpoint for…

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TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN—– “For 2022 we will now work hand in hand with NNC R02 to ensure only adequately iodized salt will enter the Cagayan Valley Region,” says Director Gomel C. Gabuna, Director II FDA North Luzon Cluster during the joint 4th Quarter Regional Bantay Asin Task Force meeting last 03 December 2021. FDA has…

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TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN—– The Balay ni IFAN Media Group vowed for stronger and wider nutrition information dissemination for 2022 as shared during the 4th Quarter Joint meeting last 03 December 2021. In her opening remarks Ms. Maria Gisela M. Lonzaga, Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator- NNC R02, acknowledged the continuous efforts of the Balay ni IFAN…

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International Day of Person with Disabilities is celebrated every 3rd day of December. This celebration aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities and to increases awareness of the situations of PWDs as a member of the society as well as in all aspects of political, social, economic, and cultural life. The…

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Every year, Elderly Filipino Week is celebrated to increase public awareness on the different issues concerning elderly Filipinos. This year’s theme is “Mahalaga sina Lolo at Lola sa Panahon ng Pandemya” which highlights the duty and responsibility of everyone in supporting elderly in recognizing their worth, dignity and human rights amid the pandemic. Good nutrition…

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