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Regional partners assemble for 2nd semester virtual meeting
23 October 2020, Cagayan de Oro City – The Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC) X, Regional Nutrition Cluster (RNCl) and RNC-Technical Working Group convened virtually for the second semester meeting held last 20 October 2020 via Zoom. The regular meeting was conducted to gather and present national, regional and local updates on nutrition programs. Presiding the…
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Tribute by the NAOs, for the NAOs
22 October 2020, Cagayan de Oro City – The Nutrition Action Officers of Northern Mindanao convened in a virtual tribute for all the NAOs working in the frontlines in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. NAOs from Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental and Misamis Oriental areas sang the song “Heal the World” while showing…
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Strengthening bones and joints for a stronger future
20 October 2020 Cagayan de Oro – Every 3rd week of October, we celebrate Bone and Joint Awareness Week as declared in Proclamation No. 658 signed on 5 July 2004. Bone and joint disorders are one of the most common medical conditions that affect our daily lives that substantially influence health, quality of life, and…
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LDN LGUs move for 2021 nutrition investments
20 October 2020, Cagayan de Oro City – Two batches of online workshops for Lanao del Norte areas were held last 7-12 and 14-19 October 2020 via Zoom facilitated by the National Nutrition Council X. The Workshops on Integrating Nutrition in the 2021 Annual Investment Programs (AIP) were attended by LGU planning teams composed of…
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Handwashing: A life saving habit
Global Handwashing Day is celebrated every 15th of October, to raise awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap and clean water at home, within the community, and around the world to prevent diseases and save lives. It is an opportunity to do creative ways and encourage people to wash their hands with…
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Nutrition for COVID-19 resiliency of the elderly
In accordance to Proclamation No. 470 in 1994, the first week of October is celebrated as Elderly Filipino Week. In this celebration, we recognize the need of the elderly persons for adequate food, clothing, shelter, proper health care, nutrition and support from families and communities. The natural process of ageing deteriorates the body—our lolos and…
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2020 10K NSOA graduation goes online
5 October 2020, Cagayan de Oro City – National Nutrition Council Region 10 convened its first-ever Virtual Graduation Ceremony for the 10 Kumainments Nutrition School on-the-Air (NSOA) radio program held 5 October 2020 via Zoom. The virtual activity was done to conclude the 10 Kumainments NSOA aired over Mellow Touch 95.7 FM and to recognize…
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Bukidnon LGUs pursue nutrition budgets for 2021
8 October 2020, Cagayan de Oro City – Planning teams from the Bukidnon areas convened virtually for a two-batch Workshop on Integrating Nutrition in the 2021 Annual Investment Programs of local government units held 22-25 September and 29-5 October 2020 organized by the National Nutrition Council Region X. Facilitating the workshops was the Regional Team…
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Right Insight for Sight
World Sight Day (WSD) is commemorated annually, every second Thursday of October to seek awareness and pay attention to the problem of visual impairment and blindness across the globe. The event started since 2000. This year, the event was organized by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), a premier eye health body…
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NNC NorMin receives Q-Webby awards
2 October 2020, Cagayan de Oro City – The National Nutrition Council X received recognitions in its commitment to continuously promote good nutrition through effective social media management. The Virtual Launching and Awarding Ceremony for the NNC Quarterly Webby (Q-Webby) Awards was held via Google Meet on 2 October 2020 attended by the NNC management,…
