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Bislig capacitates LNCs on Nutrition in Emergencies
Butuan City—Bislig City Nutrition Committee members and Barangay Chairpersons and their kagawad on health attended the three-day Training on Nutrition in Emergencies and Information Management conducted on 15-17 November 2022, at the Bislig Cultural and Sports Center in this City.Executive Assistant, Mr. Oscar Macua welcomed the participants on behalf of Mayor Hon. Florencio Garay. In…
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Three more provinces formulates 2023-2025 Nutrition Action Plan
BUTUAN CITY – In an effort to accelerate the improvement of the nutrition situation in the region, the National Nutrition Council Caraga conducted a three-day workshop entitled Planning Workshop on Integrating Nutrition in the Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan (PDPFP), Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP), and Local Development Investment Programs (LDIP) for Local Government Units…
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LGU La Paz capacitates barangay nutrition scholars
Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur – The Provincial Health Office-Nutrition Services of Agusan del Sur conducted a three-day capacity building for all barangay nutrition scholars (BNS) in the Municipality of La Paz on October 19-21, 2022 conducted at Demofarm Training Center, La Paz, Agusan del Sur.Sangguniang Bayan Member on Health, Hon. Josephine Carmona of La Paz,…
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AgSur receives anthropometric measurements
Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur – Recognizing the significance of standard measurement tools, the government and non-government organizations have joined hands to ensure that the anthropometric measurements of the vulnerable groups stay within an acceptable range of assessment. Thirteen municipalities and one city in Agusan del Sur received anthropometric tools on 18 October 2022 at The…
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Community radio station in Siargao town, shares best practices to Caraga Nutriskwela personnel
Butuan City (Jennifer P. Gaitano, PIA) – In time with the conduct of Training on Nutriskwela (Nutrisyon Eskwela) Community Radio Broadcasting initiated by the National Nutrition Council (NNC) Caraga in General Luna and Del Carmen, both in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte, the Nutriskwela personnel from dxNG-FM 97.7 Radyo Kabakhawan, shared their best practices that were…
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Local legislators commit for a strengthened nutrition program implementation
Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur – National Nutrition Council Caraga spearheaded an Orientation on Nutrition Program Management and Advocacy Forum in an aim to garner support and commitments from the local administrators and legislators of Agusan del Sur on nutrition agenda. The activity was held at The Farmer’s Inn Hotel, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur on 18…
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Local Nutrition Committee members of ADS orients on Nutrition Program Management
Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur – As an initiative to strengthen the roles and commitments of the Local Nutrition Committees in combating malnutrition in the Province of Agusan del Sur, the National Nutrition Council Caraga conducted an Orientation on Nutrition Program Management and Advocacy Forum on 18 October 2022 at The Farmer’s Inn Hotel, Prosperidad, this…
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Maximizing elderly’s quality of life through healthy habits
To promote the seniors’ rights and honor their contributions to the development of the country, former president Fidel V. Ramos signed Proclamation No. 470 on September 26, 1994, declaring the first week of October from 1-7 as Linggo ng Katandaang Filipino or Elderly Filipino Week. People with advancing age experienced aging, which is considered a natural…
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Placer local legislators orients on nutrition program management
Butuan City – Part of the project, the Nutrition Shepherding Team visited the Municipality of Placer, Surigao del Norte on 27 September 2022 to provide orientation on the nutrition program management particularly the local legislators and policy makers of this town.Development Management Officer II Raphael P. Ochavo discussed the importance of nutrition and the need…
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Keep your vision guarded
Human eyes are capable of receiving images which are then carried to the brain. The eyes are one of the most important organs in the human body, allowing you to see and connect with your surroundings. Thus, protecting the eyes is a must for every individual.The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) declared…
