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Mobilizing Davao Nutriskwela Stations; Radyo Kalumonan for Teacher/Broadcasters
Radio emerged as a tool of mass media from the very early days of its introduction in the later part of the nineteenth century. Quite surprisingly, even after more than a hundred years of its existence, and in the midst of remarkable advancements in the field of information and communication technologies, Radio still plays a…
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Radyo Kahimunan Clean Up Drive on 3rd Anniversary
Last September 28, 2020 – The Nutriskwela Radio Station of NNC in partnership of the Municipality of Laak, Davao de Oro – DXNB 101.3 Radyo Kahimunan celebrated its 3rd Anniversary by doing a Clean Up Drive in Laak Public Market with the theme: “Hustong Pagkaon Ehersisyo ban sa Pagbakana, Pagpanglimpyo, ug Batukan ang Pandemyang COVID-19…
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NEA Aguila Onse – Soaring High Since 2016
“The media are one of the powerful driving forces of modern society. They are not just a source of information for the general public, but also a potential vehicle for educating the public, a vital service especially when it comes to health issues.” – Carole Simpson, 1999 The National Nutrition Council, as mandated by law…
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NNC Davao monitors LNEWS-FNS implementation amidst COVID-19
29 September 2020 – NNC Davao Region conducted a virtual meeting to monitor the implementation of Local Nutrition Early Warning System for Food and Nutrition Security (LNEWS-FNS) among the LNEWS-FNS areas of Davao Region and to share updates relative to the implementation and use of LNEWS-FNS. The meeting was attended by representatives from Panabo City…
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Nutritious Food Packs amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Further to Nutrition Cluster Advisory No. 1, S. 2020 on “Guidelines on LGU Nutrition Actions Relative to COVID-19”, the Nutrition Cluster released the 2nd Advisory, “Recommendations on Healthful and Nutritious Family Food Packs and Sustainable Food Sources” last April 28, 2020. This advisory is basically a recommendation to all local government units and their partners,…
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Dietary Supplemental Feeding for the Pregnant Women of Davao Occidental
The National Nutrition Council (NNC) under the Department of Health (DOH) is the government agency responsible for the formulation of a conducive policy environment for the national and the local nutrition planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and surveillance using state-of-the-art technology and approaches. Under the governance of the National Nutrition Council XI, the program of…
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Davao Region – 100% Iodized
Iodine deficiency is the main cause of brain damage in childhood. It results in impaired cognitive and motor development which affects a child’s performance at school. In adulthood, it affects productivity and the ability to find a job. Iodine-deficient people may forfeit 15 IQ points, and nearly 50 million people suffer from some degree of…
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NOTICE OF JOB VACANCY – INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICER
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Barangay Nutrition Scholars from LGU Compostela, Davao de Oro continues to provide nutrition and nutrition related interventions to their community
July 26, 2020 – Barangay Nutrition Scholars from Barangay Gabi, Ngan, and Tamia, Compostela, Davao de Oro continues to provide nutrition and nutrition related interventions to their community despite the present COVID-19 crisis. Interventions include provision of iron with folic acid supplements to pregnant women, home visits and vegetable seed distribution to pregnant and lactating…
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Tangkad Talino Program – Kapalong, Davao del Norte
The “Tangkad Talino Program” is an initiative of the Municipality of Kapalong, Davao del Norte which was launched last July 15, 2020 covering 14 barangays. The purpose of this program was to address the problem on malnutrition, to boost immunity in fighting against diseases and to align food security with the new normal era. The…
