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Nutrition reports entailed in the DILG MC 2018-42
DILG Memorandum Circular No. 2018-42 – “Adoption and Implementation of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) 2017-2022” was approved on 26 March 2018. The circular aims to provide guidelines on the roles and responsibilities of the DILG Field Offices and Local Government Units (LGUs) on the implementation of PPAN 2017-2022. The identified roles…
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NNC R02 reminds LNCs strict implementation of EO51
The National Nutrition Council R02 reminded Local Nutrition Committees (LNCs) to strictly implement Executive Order No. 51 or the Milk Code of the Philippines during the Enhanced Community Quarantine. In a live interview with PIA Region, Ms. Maria Gisela M. Lonzaga, Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator, appealed to Chair of LNCs in the region to ensure…
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NNC R02 to LGUs: prioritize families with undernourished children for relief packs distribution
The National Nutrition Council Region 02 appealed to Local Government Units (LGUs) to prioritize families with malnourished children for relief packs distribution amid the extension of Enhanced Community Quarantine until April 30, 2020. In a live interview with PIA Region, Ms. Maria Gisela M. Lonzaga, Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator, stated that LGUs should see to…
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RNC, DCNPC R02 ensure strict implementation of NC Advisory No. 1
The National Nutrition Council Region 02 guaranteed the strict implementation of Nutrition Cluster Advisory No. 1 issued by the central office during the back to back virtual meeting of Regional Nutrition Cluster and District/Cities Nutrition Program Coordinators. Ms. Maria Gisela Lonzaga, Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator, reiterated to the participants the essence of the NC Advisory…
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Exclusive Breastfeeding is best for babies
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that babies should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months in order to achieve their optimal growth, development and health. Exclusive breastfeeding is when the baby receives only breastmilk and no additional foods, water and other liquids are given, except for medicines and vitamins as prescribed by physian.…
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Cagayan Valley BNSs in action amid COVID-19!
The resiliency of the Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs) had been tested through many crises, natural calamities and disasters, and issues faced by the region in the past. This year, their commitment and passion for is being tested with the current COVID-19 situation. All over the region, their initiatives and efforts had been recognized by the…
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Roles of BNSs in the implementation of RA 11148
Under Section 7 of RA 11148, “Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-nanay Act” shall be implemented at the barangay level and that the Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs) shall be mobilized and provided with resources to carry their tasks. But what are really expected from the BNSs in the implementation of the…
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DA-2 gives free seeds, urges public to grow veggies amid ECQ
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan, (PIA) – The Department of Agriculture here is encouraging people to grow their own food while on Enhanced Community Quarantine. Regional Executive Director Narciso Edillo said the department is giving free vegetable seeds to the public through their different municipal agriculture offices. He said the department has already ordered the respective municipal agriculturist of…
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RA 11148 : “Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Magnanay Act”
RA 11148 was enacted into law last 29 November 2018 as “ An Act Scaling Up the National and Local Health and Nutrition Programs Through A Strengthened Integrated Strategy for Maternal, Neonatal, Child Health and Nutrition in the First One Thousand (1000) Days of Life, Appropriating Funds Therefore, and for Other Purposes”. Generally, the policy…
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Breastfeeding Bayanihan amidst COVID-19 (No breastmilk amid COVID 19? No problem!)
What are the odds of giving birth to a premature twin? What are the chances of survival of the babies? All the excitement during the first ultrasound knowing a pair of angels will join this world suddenly disappears because of the nightmare of birth complications. What was worse for the parents was facing this trial…
