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Cash and Food Subsidy for Marginal Farmers and Fishers of Isabela City, Basilan
The Department of Agriculture – Zamboanga Peninsula through the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD) spearheads the distribution of the Cash and Food Subsidy for Marginal Farmers and Fishers (CFSMFF) program to some 1,187 beneficiaries in Isabela City (Basilan). The cash and food aid has a total value of ₱5,000.00; three thousand pesos (₱3000) will…
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How to know if the baby is properly attached during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health and survival. This is because during the first days after birth, the mother’s breasts produce a thick and yellowish fluid called colostrum. It is high in protein, low in sugar, and loaded with beneficial compounds. It is also packed with antibodies that protect…
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NNC-IX conducts Orientation on the Nutrition Service Continuity Online Survey for Local NAOs and NPCs
A total of 46 participants, consisting of Provincial/City/Municipal Nutrition Action Officers and District/City/Municipal Nutrition Program Coordinators of the component LGUs in Region 9, attended the Orientation on the Nutrition Service Continuity Online Survey conducted by the National Nutrition Council Region IX via Google Meet on 07 January 2021 at 9AM. In her welcome remarks,…
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NNC IX joins the launching of Oplan: Goodbye Bulate
The “Oplan: Goodbye Bulate” by the Department of Health was launched on 06 January 2021 at Sta. Maria Central School, Zamboanga City at 9AM. The occasion was graced with the presence of City Health Officer Dr. Dulce Amor D. Miravite, Chief Local Health Support Division of Department of Health Region IX Dr. Augusto M. Alpichi,…
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Public-private partnership will help gov’t achieve Zero Hunger goal- Nograles
MANILA, Jan. 6 — “Closer and more sustained cooperation with the private sector will further strengthen government’s efforts to address hunger and health concerns brought about by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.” This was the key message of Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles during the Pilipinas Kontra Gutom (PKG) kick-off event last Wednesday, January 6, 2020 which…
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Use your leftover Christmas Ham for this recipe!
It’s the start of another year. This means that Christmas festivities are sadly over, and now we need to get back to our normal day to day routine. One of the most given gifts during the holiday season is Ham and people frequently use this main ingredient in cooking the most famous Pineapple-glazed Ham. But…
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Be one of the spoons! NNC 9 is HIRING
The National Nutrition Council Region IX is looking for job applicants for the positions of Nutrition Officer I (Job Order) and Nutrition Officer II (Job Order). For sure, most of you are looking for a job this new year! Please read the details below for the qualifications, job descriptions and the needed documents to submit:
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Are you taking care of your liver?
Liver is one of the most important organs in our body. It breaks down fats, removes toxins and other harmful chemicals from our blood and helps fight infections. Unfortunately, one can have liver disease without knowing it because there are usually no symptoms until the late stages. In fact, it is among the deadliest cancers…
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Tortang Talong with Sardinas? Pwede pala!
It is undeniably cheaper to cook at home. Especially during this pandemic, it is safer to cook your favorite meals at home and serve it to your family. However, there will be times when one will run out of ideas to cook and your family wants to try something new. This Eggplant and Sardine Omelet…
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Zamboanga City 1st District receive Rice Seeds Assistance
#DA9RICEPROGRAM – RED Rad Donn L. Cedeño was represented by RTD Ferdinand D. Gamorot in the Rice Seeds Turnover ceremony in Zamboanga City on Wednesday. A total of 650 bags of hybrid and inbred rice seeds were turned over to the City Agriculture office, intended for the rice farmers in District 1 in Zamboanga City.…
