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LNAP formulation workshops banners NNC Bicol 2022 LGU mobilization efforts
The Regional Plan of Action for Nutrition (RPAN) 2017-2022, the local version of Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition draws to its conclusion this year. To ensure its continuity, National Nutrition Council Regional Office V (NNC ROV), under its LGU Mobilization Program initiated a series of workshops formulating the 2023-2025 Local Nutrition Action Plans (LNAP)…
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Tungo sa Isang Layunin
Sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon, sa ilalim ng pamumuno ng aktibo at “project-oriented” na Mayor ng LGU-Balud, Hon. Rodolfo O. Estrella Jr. nagkaroon ng katuparan ang layunin na magkaroon ng Medikal Misyon sa Brgy. Panguiranan Balud Masbate noong ika-25 ng Hulyo,2022, na itinuon din sa pagdiriwang ng Buwan Ng Nutrisyon. Ito ay hindi lamang pangkaraniwang paghahatid ng…
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LNAP 2023-2025 Formulation Workshop: Capacity Building for the LNCs of Catanduanes in Nutrition Program Planning
For every activity, project or program, a sound and feasible plan is the roadmap to successful implementation. As the saying goes ”Failing to plan is preparing to fail” thus, it is imperative that a plan should be geared on the salient aspects of the problem and not a generic or a “looks good on paper”…
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NNC Bicol Capacitates LGUs in Catanduanes for Nutrition Program
The National Nutrition Council (NNC) is on a mission to enable all local government units to manage their local nutrition program effectively and efficiently for the welfare of all Filipinos to be adequately nourished. As such, a sound and feasible Nutrition Action Plan is required as the roadmap to successful implementation of the nutrition services.…
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Sorsogon Province gears up for TKDSP for children 6-23 months
Malnutrition, particularly stunting remains to be a challenge in our country to date. Based on the DOST-FNRI 2019 National Nutrition Survey, 1 out of 3 under 5 years old children are stunted. In Bicol, OPT Plus 2019-2021 result showed a still high prevalence with a reduction trend that is aligned with Bicol target, albeit slow…
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LGU Virac capacitates all its BNSs and ECCD F1k Coordinators
The Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Program is a human resource development strategy of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition, which involves the training, deployment and supervision of volunteer workers or barangay nutrition scholars (BNS). Presidential Decree No. 1569 passed on 11 July 1978 requires the deployment of one (1) BNS in every barangay and…
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NNC Bicol a CPD Provider of the Professional Regulation Commission
The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) accredited the National Nutrition Council Bicol as a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Provider on April 20, 2022. Four (4) regional activities were approved for this year and the first program to be implemented with PRC-CPD units is Training on Nutrition Program Management (NPM) for District/City and Municipal Nutrition Program Coordinators…
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Keeping Heart Healthy and Busy this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is an excellent opportunity to become more aware of your heart health. When you look after yourself, you give the world the gift of seeing you at your best. Your love one will be relieved to know that you are healthy and happy. For this sweet season, here’s a healthy reminder to take…
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NNC Bicol Support Women’s Month 2022 Celebration
In observance to the National Women’s Month the National Nutrition Council Bicol honor women’s vital contributions to nation-building by celebrating through Facebook livestreamed and Zoom platform on 18 March 2022. The theme “WE Make CHANGE Work for Women – Agenda ng Kababaihan, Tungo sa Kaunlaran” seeks to educate and engage women as pioneers and beneficiaries…
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Bicol LGUs pass local First 1,000 Days Ordinances in partnership with Save the Children Philippines, DOH and NNC Region
Local government units of Naga City, municipality of Tiwi in Albay, municipalities of Virac, Bato, and San Andres in Catanduanes, and the province of Catanduanes will pass their local ordinances to support the First 1,000 Days (F1KD) on July 26, 28, and 30 as culminating activities for Nutrition Month 2021. The local ordinances were based…
