By Benjamin S. De Yro A dropped needle can be heard as a deafening silence enveloped the room.  Each of those inside the room was holding a two-page script and glued their eyes on it. Then, a voice shouted, ‘Take 3!’. The last voice said “ this message is brought to you by the National…

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TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — National Nutrition Council Region 02 convened Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC) members in a special RNC meeting for the creation of the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) in the First 1000 Days Technical Working Group on July 22, 2021, via Zoom Meeting. Ms. Maria Gisela Lonzaga, Nutrition Program Coordinator, welcomed the…

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TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN—– Armed with commitment to evaluate nutrition workers and observing minimum health standards and protocol, Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) R02 kicked-off the Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation Protocol (MELLPI-PRO) in Province of Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya on 14-16 July 2021. Annually, the Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan…

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The National Nutrition Council Region 02 launched the 2021 Regional Nutrition Month Celebration via a virtual kick-off show and webinar last 2 July 2021. It was attended by the nutrition stakeholders in the region including the members of the Regional Nutrition Committees, local nutrition committees, media, local nutrition focal persons, advocates and supporters. The launching…

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National Kidney Month is celebrated every month of June to increase awareness of kidney diseases and their prevention. This is by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 184, declaring the month of June of every year as “National Kidney Month” and National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) as the lead agency in the implementation of the…

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CITY OF ILAGAN, ISABELA—– The Regional Bantay Asin Task Force (RBATF) Region 02 conducted its 2nd quarter virtual meeting, s. 2021 through Zoom Virtual Platform last 25 June 2021 to discuss Food and Drug Administration (FDA)  programs/projects and recommendations to strengthen the ASIN Law (RA 8172) implementation in the region, updates and status of Bantay…

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TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – Cagayan Valley Barangay Nutrition Scholars Federation (CVBNS Fed Inc.) conducted their 2nd Quarter virtual meeting, s. 2021 to give updates on federation activities and prepare for the 2021 Nutrition Month celebration last June 28, 2021via Zoom meeting. Ms. Hilda Arellano, CVBNSFed Inc President welcomed the participants of the meeting. She extended…

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CITY OF ILAGAN, ISABELA—– “It is with high hope and positive thoughts that the Food and Drug Administration will work hand in hand with RBATF R02 in the strengthened implementation of RA8172 in the region,” says Director Gomel C. Gabuna, Director II FDA North Luzon Cluster during the 2nd Quarter Regional Bantay Asin Task Force…

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The Cagayan Valley Regional Nutrition Action Officers (RNAOs) and District/City/Municipal Nutrition Program Coordinators (D/C/MNPCs) held their 2nd Quarter Joint Meeting, s. 2021 last 25 June 2021 and discussed the following: 1. Results of Nutrition Service Continuity Survey in Region 2; 2. Updates on MELLPI Pro 2021; 3. 2021 Nutrition Month; and 4. Other matters via…

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CITY OF ILAGAN, ISABELA—– The Balay ni IFAN Media Group concluded its 2nd Quarter Virtual meeting via Zoom on 10 June 2021 to discuss the 2021 Local Media Plan for Nutrition Promotion and updates on NNC programs, projects, and activities. In her opening remarks Ms. Maria Gisela M. Lonzaga, Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator- NNC R02,…

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