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NNC Calabarzon’s Top Performing LNFPs for the Upcoming Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony
The Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET), chaired by Ms. Jellie Anne C. Palencia of DOH Center for Health Development – Calabarzon, with support from NNC Calabarzon is pleased to announce the list of top performing local nutrition focal points (LNFP) and runners-up who are qualified as awardees for this year’s Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony (RNAC).…
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103 Pregnant Women Attend Buntis Congress in Rodriguez, Rizal
The municipality of Rodriguez, Rizal, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Rodriguez (RCR), recently conducted the virtual “Buntis Congress” for 103 Pregnant women and 10 municipal representatives. “Pangangalagang Pambutis sa Panahon ng Covid,” the theme of the 9th Buntis Congress, highlighted the municipality’s campaign on nutrition, family planning and maternal and child care programs…
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Nutrition Champion LCEs from 6 LGUs in Region IV-A Prioritize Nutrition PPAs in 2022 Budget During AIP Workshop
Nutrition Champion local chief executives (LCEs) with their planning teams from six LGUs of Region IV-A prioritized their nutrition programs, projects and activities (PPAs) in their 2022 budget during the two-day “Annual Investment Program (AIP) 2022 Formulation Workshop” held last October 14 and 15. The LGU Nutrition PPAs will highlight the “First 1000 Days,” “…
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Be Part of Raising Mental Health Awareness at Region IV-A
The celebration of “Mental Health Month” in October is over, but according to NNC Calabarzon, there is a need to continuously raise mental awareness on the increased impact of the pandemic and the resulting world crisis. Sadly, the pandemic has taken its toll on people’s mental health — and the most vulnerable are the children,…
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First 1000 Days Manual of Procedures, Finally Out! Sulong First 1000 Days in Region 4A
The Manual of Procedures (MOPr) for Republic Act 11148 was finally launched via Zoom in the Sulong First 1000 Days event last October 6. In her key message during the MOPr launching, Sen. Risa Hontiveros, sponsor and co-author of the RA 11148 Law — envisioned a community working together towards mitigating hunger thus investing in…
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Join the October Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness: Breastfeeding, Early Detection and Cure Can Save More Lives
At Region IV-A, let us join hands this October and be part of the “Breast Cancer Awareness Month.” With the initiative of NNC Calabarzon, the annual campaign hopes to educate everyone on the benefits of breastfeeding to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. Promotion of early detection and cure can also save more …
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Gabay sa Tamang Nutrisyon Para sa mga PWDs: Ipamamahagi ng NNC Calabarzon
Malapit nang ipamahagi ng NNC Calabarzon ang gabay ukol sa wastong nutrisyon para sa mga may kapansanan, bata man o matanda — sa tulong ng kanilang PWD flyers. Narito ang mga sumusunod na Nutri-tips sa PWD flyer:
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Colostrum for Baby’s Optimum Health and Immunity: Greater Value in Time of Pandemic
The colostrum takes on greater value in the time of pandemic where every mother’s paramount goal is achieving the fullest potential for a baby’s natural health and immunity. However, some mothers still have difficulty differentiating colostrum and breastmilk and are surprised to see a yellow milky fluid rather than white milk during the first five…
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92 Spirited NAOs Participate in 2nd Calabarzon Virtual General Assembly, s. 2021
There was a total of 92 spirited Nutrition Action Officers (NAOs) and representatives from various municipalities, cities, and provinces in Calabarzon who attended the 2nd Virtual General Assembly (GA) this year. The GA was held in two (2) separate clusters: Cluster 1 for Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal Provinces in September 29; and Cluster 2 for…
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NNC Calabarzon Photo Contest Highlights Breastfeeding Awareness Month Celebration
Do you know that your photos can powerfully tell everyone that there is no other natural food for the infant that is better than a mother’s breastmilk? If you agree, join NNC Calabarzon as it embarks on a Photography Contest that focuses on the “First 1000 Days of Life from conception up to 2 years…
