The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) founded World Suicide Prevention Day in 2003. The month of September is dedicated to changing attitudes, spreading hopefulness, and disseminating critical information to those who have been affected by suicide under the theme “Creating Hope Through Action” in 2022.By definition, suicide is…

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Butuan City- On September 14, 2022, the Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) visited the Province of Agusan del Norte to conduct the Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation Protocol (MELLPI Pro) of the provincial government and its Local Nutrition Focal Persons (LNFP) at the PSWD Conference Hall, Provincial Capitol, Butuan City.One of the contenders…

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Butuan City- Maria Elisa B. Mata, a 49-year-old BNS, is one of the contenders in this year’s Search for the Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar in Caraga Region.On 2 September 2022, the Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) visited BNS Mata at Barangay Tiniwisan for an interview, desk assessment, and document validation.BNS Mata has been appointed since…

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BUTUAN CITY – As member agency of the Social Development Committee (SDC) of the Caraga Regional Development Council (RDC), the National Nutrition Council (NNC) Caraga participated in the Social Sector Stakeholders’ Consultation as part of the preparation process in the formulation of the Caraga Regional Development Plan (RDP) 2023-2028 organized by the National Economic and Development Authority…

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Butuan City – The Regional Nutrition Technical Working Group (RNTWG) conducted its Third Quarterly Meeting on August 30, 2022, and discussed important nutrition programs and activities via a blended approach at Almont Inland Hotel, Butuan City, and via Zoom Video Conference.The RNTWG Presided over by Nino Archie S. Labordo, Officer-in-Charge of the National Nutrition Council…

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Butuan City – Thirty (30) senior citizens in Barangay Imadejas received nutrition and diet counselling on 28 August 2022 at the Barangay Imadejas covered court, Butuan City.Basic anthropometric measurements such as height, weight and body mass index (BMI) were taken to inform each senior of their nutritional status. Further, the desirable body weight (DBW) and total…

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Butuan City- Twenty-two (22) Nutrition School on the Air (NSOA) graduates received positive feedback and support from local legislators for their dedication and commitment to nutrition and related delivery services during the NSOA Graduation Ceremony, 26 August 2022 at the DSWD Conference Room, Carmen, Surigao del Sur.Hon. Michael C. Escuyos relayed that the barangay nutrition…

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Butuan City – 29-year-old City Nutrition Program Coordinator, Mary Joy A. Galolo is one of the contenders in this year’s Search for the Regional Outstanding CNPC in Caraga region.Part of the screening process, the Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) interviewed, Mary Joy A. Galolo, at Capitol in Tandag City, Surigao Del Sur, on August 25,…

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Butuan City- On August 25, 2022, the Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team interviewed and evaluated the City Nutrition Action Officer (CNAO) contender of Tandag City, Dr. Reyveen John B. Geli, using the Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI) Protocol.The 31-year-old CNAO is a registered nurse by profession and has been the City Nutrition…

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Butuan City – The Municipality of Sibagat and DXCN FM 107.3 Radyo Kaagapay in collaboration with the National Nutrition Council Caraga conducted a Nutrition School on-the-Air (NSOA) graduation ceremony to its participants on 19 July 2022 at Municipal Agriculture Training Hall, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur.A total of twenty-three (23) participants graduated in this learning session…

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