Butuan City- 28-years old Barangay Nutrition Scholar, Robelyn C. Galela is one of the contenders on this year’s Search for the Regional Outstanding BNS in Caraga region.The Tandag City outstanding BNS was visited by the Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) on 25 August 2022 at Barangay Maticdum for the desk review and validation of documents.Appointed…

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The ability of an individual or a couple to anticipate and achieve their desired number of children as well as the spacing and timing of their births is referred to as family planning.The World Health Organization (WHO) states that in order to treat unintended infertility, contraceptive methods and modern and natural contraceptives must be used,…

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In 1996, President Fidel V. Ramos declared August 19, 1996, as National Tuberculosis (TB) Day under Proclamation no. 840, s. 1996, signed on July 30, 1996. Furthermore, it was a sign of tribute to former President Manuel L. Quezon’s birthdate, August 19, 1878, who died due to tuberculosis in the year 1944. Thus, National TB…

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Every month of August, National Breastfeeding Awareness Month is celebrated, and for this year’s theme, “Sama-samang Itaguyod, Tamang Kaalaman at Kalinga sa Pagpapasuso.” In accordance with Republic Act 10028, or otherwise known as the Expanded Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2009, signed by the 10th President of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on March 16, 2010.…

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Butuan City – In celebration of the 48th Nutrition Month, the Local Government Unit of Sibagat held the Municipality’s 3rd Nutrition Congress and Nutrition Month Celebration on 29 July 2022 at Brgy. Poblacion Covered Court, Sibagat and participated by the different Barangay captains, Kagawad on Health, Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs) and Barangay Health Workers (BHWs).First…

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Butuan City- National Nutrition Council Caraga warmly welcomed seven interns for the Community Nutrition Practicum from the Central Mindano University (CMU) in Maramag, Bukidnon on 22 August 2022 at the NNC Office, Butuan City.Joining the about 38 days of practicum are Lynn Lorellie Opaon, Julycah Eballe, Hanah Jane Salada, Rea Bacalso, Rein Roland Gabaisen, Athena…

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Butuan City- Twenty-five graduates from seven barangays in Lanuza finished the Nutrition School on the Air (NSOA) on 4 August 2022 at Surf Camp Training Center, Lanuza, Surigao del Sur.10 Kumainments Nutrition on the Air (NSOA) a radio program advocating the Filipino guidelines on good nutrition gathered mothers, particularly lactating mothers in the Municipality of…

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Butuan City- Sangguniang Bayan (SB) members of the different municipalities in Surigao del Sur shared same the vision to push for nutrition as one of their priorities in the Council, term 2022-2025.The commitment sparked after which Nutrition Program Management imparted to the newly elected officials and their nutrition action officers and coordinators on 4 August…

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Prosperidad, ADS – Around five hundred (500) Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) from the different Local Government Units (LGUs) of the Province of Agusan del Sur (ADS) convened at Big Times Resort, Lianga, Surigao del Sur for the Provincial Barangay Nutrition Scholars’ Summit on 22 July 2022.After two years of face-to-face restrictions, the Provincial BNS Federation…

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Prosperidad, ADS– As part of the nutrition surveillance function of the National Nutrition Council, a Program Implementation Review (PIR) on Local Nutrition Early Warning System on Food and Nutrition Security (LNEWS-FNS) was conducted by National Nutrition Council Caraga in the month of June this year.  The areas included in the activity were the municipalities of…

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