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Talavera, Nueva Ecija and Mabalacat City in the Online Portal of the Compendium of Local Ordinances on Nutrition
The National Nutrition Council-Region III commended the Municipality of Talavera, Nueva Ecija and Mabalacat City of Pampanga Province for having their local ordinances initially uploaded in the portal of Compendium of Local Ordinances and Issuances on Nutrition launched during the 6th National Conference of Nutrition Action Officers on 1 October 2020.The Compendium of Local Ordinances…
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DepED’s Alternative Feeding Program to Counter COVID-19 Pandemic
The global COVID-19 pandemic has posed challenges to various sectors, including the basic education sector. Schools and community learning centers have been closed for physical conduct of classes, as part of government measures to contain COVID-19.As a response, the Department of Education under the “Masustansiyang Pagkain para sa Batang Pilipino” Act (RA 11037) has developed…
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NNC-Region III Celebrates the 28th year of the National Children’s Month
November 2020 marks the 28th year of the National Children’s Month, which focuses on Upholding Children’s Rights during the COVID 19 pandemic, with the theme, “Sama-samang Itaguyod ang Karapatan ng mga Bata sa Panahon ng Pandemya.”As an active member of the Regional Sub-Committee for the Welfare of Children (RSCWC) in Central Luzon, staff of the…
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Increased hectarage, innovations, key to increased agri productivity
Agriculture Secretary William Dar cited innovation-based and technology-based approaches as the more formidable approach to increase agricultural productivity. (Marie Joy S. Carbungco/PIA-3)CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Sep. 15 (PIA) — Agriculture Secretary William Dar said there are only two ways to increase agricultural productivity in the country.In his visit in Magalang town, Dar said increase in…
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NNC-Region III Honors Departed Members of the Nutrition Community this All Souls Day
The NNC-Region III finds it but fitting to honor the dearly departed members of the nutrition community this All Souls Day who have been faithful and committed to their mission of “Nurturing the Filipino Towards a Stronger Nation” while still here on earth.Firstly, we honor and pray for the soul of President Ferdinand E. Marcos,…
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DA: Central Luzon, leading the way in terms of rice agriculture
Agriculture Secretary William Dar said he sees promising future as Central Luzon leads the way in terms of rice agriculture. (Marie Joy S. Carbungco/PIA-3)CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Sep. 15 (By Marie Joy S. Carbungco-PIA) — Agriculture Secretary William Dar said he sees promising future as Central Luzon leads the way in terms of rice…
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DA urges Kapampangan youth to engage in agriculture
Agriculture Secretary William Dar encourages Kapampangan youth to engage themselves in agriculture as he talks about the agency’s different programs. (Marie Joy S. Carbungco/PIA-3)CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Sep. 15 (PIA) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) encourages Kapampangan youth to engage themselves in agriculture through the agency’s different programs. In his visit in Magalang town, Agriculture…
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NNC-Region III Honors Dr. Marcelo Y. Jaochico this All Souls Day
All Souls Day is a fitting occasion to honor Dr. Marcelo Y. Jaochico, a man who was instrumental in the revitalization of the Provincial Nutrition Committee of Pampanga Province.Dr. Jaochico who may had battled the invisible coronavirus disease (COVID-19), succumbed on 24 March 2020. This special article is dedicated to him by the nutrition community,…
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Policy Review on Nutrition Management in Emergencies and Disasters
Last 5 August 2020, the National Nutrition Council-Region III (NNC-Region III) facilitated an online policy review of the Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC) of Central Luzon Resolution No. 1 s. 2014: Adopting the National Policy on Nutrition Management in Emergencies and Disasters. The policy review was done through a Focus Group Review with selected Barangay Nutrition…
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“BNSs: Sa Gitna ng Hamon ng Stunting at Pandemya ng COVID-19”
Muli, sa aming layunin na maiparating ang maigting na pagnanais na masugpo ang stunting, naisagawa ang isang on-line na pagpupulong para sa ating mga itinuturing na bagong bayani ng bayan.Minabuti ng NNC-Region III na tawagin ang members ng Central Luzon Association of Barangay Nutrition Scholars, Incorporated (CLABI) Board noong ika-24 ng Hulyo 2020 sa isang…
