Lanao del Norte is host to the 6^thNational Conference of the Nutriskwela Community Radio Network Program scheduled in October 17-18, 2015. This was confirmed by Mr. Lyndon Calica, Station Manager of Radyo Kalambuan, after receiving the nod of Lanao del Norte Governor and RDC X Chairperson Hon. Khalid Q. Dimaporo. The Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte manages the operations of Radyo Kalambuan, one of the 25 community radio stations set up by NNC nationwide.

The Nutriskwela Conference is a venue where the Station Managers, Program Managers, Radio Community Council Chairpersons and NNC discuss nutrition policy and program developments, share good practices in community engagement of the stations, clarify/resolve implementation issues and concerns, among others.

Mr. Calica, on a separate meeting, also offered to host the second quarter meeting of the Northern Mindanao media network called the Media Advocates forNutrition in Governance in Region 10 or MANGO DIEZ. The body will discuss during the May 2015 meeting the group’s final Terms of Reference, operational mechanism (expansion of membership to media affiliates, election of officers, etc) and the implementation of the local media plan. As part of the action points identified during the first quarter meeting, the MANGO DIEZ members will be oriented on nutrition concepts to be able to responsibly convey nutrition news and messages. mdmn