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DCNPCAP, Region X Inc. holds 2nd Nutrition Forum
10 November 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – A two-day nutrition forum entitled “Sama-samang Isulong ang Nutrisyon sa First 1000 Days!” was organized by the District City Nutrition Program Coordinators Association of the Philippines (DCNPCAP), Region X Inc. in coordination with the National Nutrition Council (NNC) X. It was conducted last 28-29 October 2021 via…
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EPAHP partners meet for NIA Market Matching Convergence
9 November 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – As part of the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger & Poverty (EPAHP) initiative, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) -Irrigators Association (IA) conducted the Market Matching Convergence last 3 November 2021 held at Chali Resort and Conference Center, Gusa Cagayan de Oro City. Attended and participated by six (6)…
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NNC10 emphasizes nutrition for elderly through webinar
5 November 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – “Older adults are also at risk for malnutrition. Those at risk before the pandemic are even more vulnerable due to unhealthy eating habits and food insecurity. As part of the Filipino Elderly Week celebration and our support and concern to the elderlies, the National Nutrition Council (NNC)…
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More LDN LGUs support Tutok Kainan DSP
3 November 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – The National Nutrition Council (NNC) X conducted another batch of Advocacy Meeting in Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program (TK DSP) under Phase III and IV municipalities, specifically in Kauswagan and Balo-i, Lanao del Norte. Conducted last 28 October, Provincial Nutrition Focal Point Lizelle L. Bete went to…
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Valencia City’s Brgy. Nutrition Clusters undergo virtual NIE-IM training
8 November 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – The National Nutrition Council X through Nutrition Officer I Liezel Joy D. Reyes provided assistance to Valencia City as one of the resource persons during the 2-day “Webinar- Workshop on Nutrition Management in Emergencies and Disasters for Local Service Providers” on 4-5 November 2021. A total of…
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Food fortification: Enriching foods, enhancing lives
Executive Order (EO) 382 declared the annual celebration of the National Food Fortification Day, every 7th of November. This celebration is observed to highlight and recognize the importance of food fortification in addressing micronutrient deficiencies. As defined by the Codex Alimentarius, food fortification is the addition of one or more essential nutrients to food, whether…
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Preparation continues for regionwide virtual nutrition conference for barangays
27 October 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – The National Nutrition Council Region X facilitated a Special Meeting of the National Barangay Nutrition Scholars Federation (NaBNS Fed.), Incorporated – Northern Mindanao Chapter on 20 October 2021. The meeting was a combination of online via Zoom, and face-to-face at The VIP Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.…
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Manolo Fortich takes center stage during LGA nutrition webinar
29 October 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – The nutrition journey of Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon was highlighted during the Newly Elected Officials (NEO)-Webinar Executive Session (WES) hosted by the Local Government Academy and National Nutrition Council. This was held 28 October 2021 via Zoom and Facebook Live. Assistant Secretary of Health and NNC’s Executive Director…
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Safe food today for a healthy tomorrow!
28 October 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – By virtue of Proclamation No. 160 signed by former President Joseph Estrada on 16 August 1999 the Food Safety Awareness Week is being celebrated annually every last week of October with the theme of “Safe food today for a healthy tomorrow”. Food safety is one of…
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RBATF monitors Iligan and LDN for intensified RA 8172 campaign
24 October 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – To ensure that only adequately iodized salt reaches the households and to sustain the operationalization of the Saktong iodine sa Asin Campaign in the region, the Regional Bantay Asin Task Force (RBATF) X conducted the 2nd Semester Salt Monitoring at public markets in Iligan City, Tubod and…
