The Nutribun, a wheat-based bun, was first introduced to the public in the 1970’s. It was used in public elementary schools as a part of the government’s feeding program. Its main objective was to combat child malnutrition in the country, specifically, the Nutribun aimed to improve protein and energy intake of school children. The Department…

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15 December 2020, Cagayan de Oro City – Last 11 December 2020, the National Nutrition Council Region X marks history by conducting its first ever virtual Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony through Zoom and Facebook Live. Shifting to the new normal setting caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the 2020 RNAC was participated virtually by…

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11 December 2020, Cagayan de Oro City — The National Nutrition Council Central Office (NNC CO) and NNC Region 10 (NNC X) carried out a back-to-back orientation meeting last 7 December 2020. Eighteen (18) participants composed of Early Childhood Care and Development-First 1000 Days (ECCD-F1K) areas Nutrition Action Officers (NAOs), Department of Agrarian Reform Region…

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10 December 2020, Cagayan de Oro City – Following the success of the recent Enhancing Communication Skills Training, National Nutrition Council X held another T&D- Training and Development on Public Relations (PR) Writing, Documentation of Good Practices and Success Story Writing held on 4 December 2020 via Zoom.  The training was participated by NNC regional…

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Every 3-9 December is the observance of Ear, Nose, and Throat Consciousness Week under Proclamation no. 501. The proclamation aims to highlight the significance of early detection, prevention, and treatment of ear, nose, throat, including head and neck disease.   Like any other organs in the body, our ear, nose, and throat (ENT) also need to…

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1 December 2020 – The Media Advocates for Nutrition in Governance in Region 10 (MANGO DIEZ) conducted its second virtual meeting last 1 December 2020 through Zoom platform. Ten (10) members were present including National Nutrition Council (NNC) X staff headed by Ms. Gladys Mae S. Fernandez, Nutrition Program Coordinator who opened the meeting with…

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As the world is struggling with COVID-19, the pandemic is also highlighting the pre-existing inequalities. This year, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) which is observed on 3 December, reflects that with the theme “Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 World” to raise public awareness on understanding, acceptance,…

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The National Nutrition Survey (NNS) is a comprehensive survey being conducted by the Department of Science and Technology – Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) every five years since 1978. And in 2018, DOST-FNRI started the three-year field data collection of the Expanded National Nutrition Survey (ENNS). The 3-year rolling survey targets to survey 40…

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27 November 2020, Cagayan de Oro City – The National Nutrition Council X, as part of its 2020 Training and Development Plan for the regional office staff, organized an online training on Enhancing Communication Skills (Public Speaking & Preparing Communication Materials) held on 23 November 2020 via Zoom. The activity was likewise opened to all…

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MISAMIS ORIENTAL, Nov. 26 (JAKAraña/PIA10)) – Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-10 Regional Director Alfonso P. Alamban bared in “Talakayan sa PIA” media forum here that four Misamis Oriental (MisOr) firms have adopted DOST’s enhanced Nutribun Technology and are ready for mass production.This, after they attended a three-day online technology training conducted by DOST-Food and Nutrition…

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