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Ozamiz City Complementary Food Production Facility reopens
27 September 2022, Ozamiz City (CNAO Lelita G. Navarez) – With the Technology Licensing Agreement being renewed, the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) and the Local Government of Ozamiz City pushed the reopening of the Ozamiz City Complementary Food Production Facility with two additional complementary food products early this month.…
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Valencia City Nutrition Program Coordinator Strategic Planning 2022
23 September 2022, Valencia City (CNPC Guia Mae B. Arcojada) – The Valencia City Nutrition and Human Physical Development Division (CNHPDD) headed by CNAO Hazel P. Dondonayos, RND held the City Nutrition Program Coordinator (CNPC) strategic planning calendar year 2023 at Valencia City Library last September 16, 2022. The purpose of this activity is to set…
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Nutri-SIP Facts: Potential Risks & Benefits of Milk Tea consumption
Milk tea, which refers to tea with milk added, originates from Taiwan and became popular in the country in the last decade. Its popularity soared significantly, which can be attributed to the vast array of toppings, sinkers, and flavor combinations offered to consumers, as well as its smoother and sweeter taste, which won over the…
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Nutri-SIP Facts: Spilling the BEANefits and risks of coffee
“Dili kompleto akong adlaw kung dili ‘ko maka-kape”, we often hear from the people around us. Many consider coffee a well-liked beverage, known for increasing focus and boosting energy. Coffee is one of the beverages which most people consume worldwide. Based on a statistical report on the market revenue for global consumption of coffee (2022),…
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NorMIN RST lays shepherding plans for LDN, Iligan City
3 October 2022, Cagayan de Oro City – Members of the Northern Mindanao Mentoring Initiative for Nutrition (NorMIN) Regional Shepherding Team convened in a workshop last 30 September 2022 to formulate shepherding plans for the two target shepherding areas, Lanao del Norte Province and Iligan City. The workshop, which was held at Chali Resort and…
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Mainstreaming DOST technologies in PPAN programs
3 October 2022, Cagayan de Oro City – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) X invited the National Nutrition Council (NNC) X during the Local Grants-in-Aid (LGIA) and Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) Mentoring and Coaching Session last 27 September 2022 at Apple Tree Resort and Hotel, Opol, Misamis Oriental. NNC X…
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RNET names top performing LGU focal points for year 2021
27 September 2022, Cagayan de Oro City – Following the recently concluded Search for Regional Outstanding Local Nutrition Focal Points (OLNFPs), the Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) convened in a meeting last 26 September 2022 to identify the most outstanding LNFPs per category. The Search for OLNFP in Region 10 covered the following categories: Provincial…
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Region 10 concludes search for outstanding nutrition focal points
27 September 2022, Cagayan de Oro City – The Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) with the National Nutrition Council (NNC) X concluded the Search for the Regional Outstanding Local Nutrition Focal Points (OLNFPs). The evaluation of focal points was done from 26 August to 23 September 2022, evaluating a total of 10 LNFPs. The search…
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Healthy environment builds strong and healthy people
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the vital role carried out by the environmental health workforce during these challenging times. The pandemic also brought the integral connection between environment, health, and economy. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Strengthening Environmental Health Systems for the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals”. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is…
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Brgy. Kauswagan, CDOC launches Dietary Supplementation for malnourished children, pregnant women
15 September 2022, Cagayan de Oro City – The Barangay Council, along with the Barangay Nutrition Committee of Brgy. Kauswagan, this City, launched the first Dietary Supplementation Program at Barangay Kauswagan Covered Court, last 13 September 2022. The activity was spearheaded by the Punong Barangay Engr. Pedro D. Balite, Ph.D. The dietary supplementation program involved…
