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RDC 2 supports passage of Magna Carta for Barangay Nutrition Scholars
The Regional Development Council 2 in its last quarter meeting held in this province, has moved to pass a resolution supporting the re-filing of House Bill No. 5365 or the Magna Carta for Barangay Nutrition Scholars aimed at providing security of tenure for BNSes regardless of political affiliation and benefits not provided by PD 1569.…
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Sta. Fe town mayor vows full support for Asin law
Mayor Teodorico Padilla, Jr of Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya recently pledged his all-out support to the implementation of the Salt Iodization Program or Asin Law. He bared his support during the recent conduct of a consultative meeting on the implementation of Asin checkpoint last February 28, 2013 in Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya to prevent the…
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NNC Region 02 Outfits itself for Nutri – Magazine
The National Nutrition Council Region 02 has significantly utilized the mass media in its information campaign to combat malnutrition and hunger. As a result, the NNC’s messages have been given exposure in the three formats of public information: print, radio and television. Thus, print media can only absorb a limited amount of articles considering the…
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BATANG RADYO SA NUTRISYON IN A SECOND ROUND TRAINING
Cauayan City – Some fifty members of Batang Radyo sa Nutrisyon based in Cauayan City and Santiago City took time out Sunday, February 2, at the 3rd floor Legislative Building of this city for a one day re – training on radio broadcasting. Broadcaster Ding Fugaban the program trainer together with NO II Shine Estudillo…
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Coastal municipalities trained on WHO – CGS
To determine whether a child is growing normally or has growth problem, the National Nutrition Council Region 02 organized a training for Barangay Implemeters on WHO – Child Growth Standards which was attended by Barangay Nutrition Scholars, Rural Health Midwife and RN Heals. The training course, is designed for health-care providers who measure and assess…
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Nutrition council 2 to conduct campaign in Cagayan Valley villages
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya – The campaign on proper nutrition will be brought to the barangays to eradicate malnutrition in the country, an officer of the National Nutrition Council (NNC) said. “We will be bringing regular information to the communities on the importance of maintaining proper nutrition not only among children but also adults,” said Rhodora…
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Radyo Kayvayvanan, Conquering the Airwaves of Batanes
DZNB 97.5 Mhz FM Radyo Kayvayvan Nutriskwela ,Batanes’ own radio station exists at literally the tip of the Philippines. This station is based in the island of Basco, where it delivers news to the locals through its regular running programs; One of which is BatangRadyo Sa Nutrisyon – Batanes, the latest installment of the BatangRadyo…
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Convergence for Strengthened Food and Nutrition Security
Quirino, the youngest province in region 02 is making its name to be one of the agro-industrial and eco-tourism destinations in Cagayan Valley. It is one of the developing food capital and fast growing province in the country. The Provincial Government, National Government Agencies, Non-Government Organizations and other stakeholders has made significant nutrition improvement through…
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Nutrition council monitors IYCF implementation
The National Nutrition Council (NNC) Region 2 has been monitoring the implementation of the infant and young child feeding (IYCF) program and best practices in the region. Some members of the council went to some selected municipalities that have good implementation and innovation on the program, particularly Isabela and Cagayan province which was identified as…
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‘Asin’ task force to be deployed in Nueva Vizcaya
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, Jan 28(PIA) — National and regional officials of the National Nutrition Council(NNC) in collaboration with allied government agencies will be creating a task force to check the entry of iodized salt in the province and Cagayan Valley region as a whole. The task force is called “Asin (salt).” “Considering the location of…
