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November 7 – National Food Fortification Day
Food Fortification refers to the addition of micronutrients to processed foods. In many situations, this strategy can lead to relatively rapid improvements in the micronutrient status of a population, and at a very reasonable cost, especially if advantage can be taken of existing technology and local distribution networks. Since the benefits are potentially large, food…
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Government’s National Food Policy to Address Hunger and Malnutrition in the Country
“The Duterte administration envisions the anti-hunger, anti-poverty program as a lasting gift to the Filipino people, a legacy that should be enjoyed by generations to come.” Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles made the remark during the virtual launching of the National Food Policy initiative held last November 4, 2020 led by the National Food Coalition (NFC)…
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Government’s National Food Policy to Address Hunger and Malnutrition in the Country
“The Duterte administration envisions the anti-hunger, anti-poverty program as a lasting gift to the Filipino people, a legacy that should be enjoyed by generations to come.” Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles made the remark during the virtual launching of the National Food Policy initiative held last November 4, 2020 led by the National Food Coalition (NFC)…
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Local Government Units, Frontliners Credited for Success in COVID-19 Surveillance
Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco T. Duque III credited President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s commendation on COVID-19 surveillance and tracking of possible outbreaks to the hardworking health workers and surveillance units on-ground. This was after the President recognized DOH in his Talk to the People on Monday, November 2. In a press release by the…
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National Government promotes Healthy Lifestyle in Joint COVID-19 Guidelines
The Department of Transportation (DOTr), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Health (DOH) developed a joint circular to provide guidance on the use and promotion of active transport during and after the COVID-19 Pandemic. Active transport refers to physical activities such as walking…
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DOH releases Guidelines for Sports and Fitness during the New Normal
The Department of Health (DOH), Philippines Sports Commission (PSC), and the Games and Amusement Board (GAB) developed a joint issuance to provide guidance for the conduct of health-enhancing physical activities during the COVID-19 Pandemic while ensuring the safety of athletes and personnel through strict compliance to the minimum public health standards established by the DOH…
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Pumpkins and Halloween
Have you ever wondered how Pumpkin or Squash or what is locally known as “Kalabasa” became one of the symbols of Halloween? Halloween is based on the Celtic festival Samhain, a celebration in ancient Britain and Ireland that marked the end of summer and the beginning of the new year on November 1. It was…
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28th National Children’s Month focuses on Upholding Children’s Rights amidst COVID-19
On March 16, Presidential Proclamation No. 929 declared the Philippines in a State of Calamity due to the danger posed by the alarming number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases. This imposed various states of community quarantine all over the country. COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2),…
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DOH XI endorses 1st handbook on COVID-19 management, prevention
The Department of Health – Region XI endorsed the first version of DOH’s workplace handbook on COVID-19 management and prevention through a letter received by NNC-Davao on 30 October 2020. The 99-page manual contains essential information on how to manage and prevent the transmission of the coronavirus disease in the workplace.It said that the handbook…
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DSWD XI turns over Tribal Hall to New Corella Tribal Leaders
DSWD XI Kalahi-CIDSS officially turned over on Thursday, October 29, a newly-built Tog’gan Center to the Tribal Leaders and Barangay Officials of Barangay El Salvador, New Corella, Davao del Norte. Present during the turnover ceremony were New Corella Municipal Mayor Jorjan B. Federiso, Vice Mayor Pedro Lagumbay, and representatives from the Sangguniang Barangay of El…
