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NNC 9 joins the 1st Quarter PNC Meeting of ZDN
On March 30, 2021, Provincial Nutrition Committee (PNC) of the Province of Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN) conducted their 1st Quarterly PNC Meeting at the PGO, Provincial Capitol, Dipolog City. The meeting was presided by the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer and Provincial Nutrition Action Officer Designate, Ms. Nenita O. Maningo. The program started with…
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NNC-IX facilitates 1st Regional Federation Joint Meeting
On 31 March 2021, the National Nutrition Council Region IX (NNC9) conducted the 1st Joint Meeting of Regional Federations with Nutrition Action Officers (NAOs), Nutrition Program Coordinators (NPCs), and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs) thru a virtual meeting using the Google meet. The meeting aims to provide updates on the new e-OPT Plus tools for acute malnutrition…
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NNC-IX joins Health and Nutrition Implementers’ Meeting in Lakewood, ZDS
On March 31, 2021, the Provincial Nutrition Coordinator under the NNC-IX, Ms. Marie-Claire A. Gaas, visited the Municipality of Lakewood with the District Nutrition Program Coordinator, Ms. Lea Ariza from the Provincial Nutrition Office, to conduct a courtesy call and introduction of oneself to the to the MNAO Designate, Mr. Stefano Menjid and DTTB Dr.…
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NNC 9 joins the observance of World Health Worker Week
A year ago, COVID-19 was declared as a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). On March 8, 2020, President Rodrigo Duterte declared a State of Public Health Emergency due to COVID-19. The Intrahealth International stated that the COVID-19 pandemic has shown a spotlight on the tireless efforts frontline health workers make to keep…
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NNC-IX awards certificates of completion to Olutanga NiEM-IM training participants
One of the missions of the National Nutrition Council (NNC) is to orchestrate efforts of government, private sector, international organizations, and stakeholders at all levels, in addressing hunger and malnutrition of Filipinos through promotion of good nutrition and nutrition surveillance. Especially during emergencies and disasters, either natural or man-made, NNC ensures that negative impacts to…
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NNC9 conducts Provincial Meeting with NAOs of ZDN
On March 25, 2021, the National Nutrition Council Region IX (NNC9) conducted its Provincial Meeting with Nutrition Action Officers (NAOs) of Zamboanga del Norte (ZDN) at Mibang Hotel, Dipolog City to provide updates on the developments of the nutrition program and to further discuss the Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program. Provincial level meeting of NAOs…
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ZDS holds 1st Quarter PNC Meeting
On March 24, 2021, the Provincial Nutrition Committee (PNC) of Zamboanga del Sur (ZDS) conducted its First Quarterly Meeting at Balay Bisaya, Provincial Government Complex, Dao, Pagadian City. The meeting was attended by 21 PNC members from different concerned agencies and their representative, 4 District Nutrition Program Coordinators of the Provincial Nutrition Office, RNPC Ms.…
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NNC-IX joins ABC meeting in Mahayag, ZDS
On March 25, 2021, the Provincial Nutrition Coordinator for Zamboanga del Sur (ZDS PNC) of the National Nutrition Council (NNC) IX, Ms. Marie-Claire A. Gaas, visited the Municipality of Mahayag to conduct a courtesy call and presentation of oneself to the Local Chief Executive Mayor Manuel T. Saladaga, MNAO designate, Charisse Norina Ranile and Municipal…
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NNC 9 joins the Information Session on COVID-19 Vaccination Program
Many people have died and many Filipinos have lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 pandemic affects not just the healthcare system but also the overall economy of the Philippines. In Zamboanga City, as of March 16, 2021, there have been 4,235 confirmed COVID-19 cases with 3,984 recoveries, 189 deaths and 62 active cases.…
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Go easy on your Kidneys
Our kidneys, like the other organs of our body, play a vital role in keeping us alive. Once impaired, our overall health might be compromised. We never know if there’s something wrong with our kidneys if we never visit our physician and seek consultation, or if signs and symptoms develop. By then, it might be…
