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Take care of your heart! Remember Kumainment 8, 9 and 10!
February is marked as Philippine Heart Month with the theme: “Pusong Inalagaan, Sakit maiiwasan. Mag-healthy lifestyle! #Selflove!”. The theme reminds the public to take care of their heart to avoid heart diseases by engaging in a healthy lifestyle. Here are some heart-friendly tips to keep your heart healthy. Remember Kumainment numbers 8, 9 and 10…
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Oral Health Month 2020: Healthy Teeth for the Win!
Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation no. 559, Philippine Oral Health Month is observed annually every month of February. This year’s theme “Ngiting Matibay, Ngiting Tagumpay” is an advocacy to strengthen public awareness on the importance of good oral health. Oral health is integral to the general health of the body. Our mouth helps us eat, speak…
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The Municipalities of Roxas and Piñan, Zamboanga Del Norte as pilot areas for DOST’s Malnutrition Reduction Program (MRP)
Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs) and Barangay Health Workers (BHWs) of Roxas and Piñan, Zamboanga Del Norte participated in the two-day training workshop led by the Department of Science and Technology, Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) last February 04 and 05 in the Municipality of Piñan, Zamboanga Del Norte and February 06 and 07 in…
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LGU- Aurora launches 2020 Search for Ulirang F1K na Ina ng Aurora (SUFIA)
To give utmost recognition to the mothers who outshine in taking care of themselves during pregnancy and nurture their children from delivery until they reach two years of age, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Aurora successfully conducted the ceremonial launching of the Search for Ulirang F1K na Ina ng Aurora (SUFIA) last February 3,…
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Regional Nutrition Cluster convenes at Cityinn Hotel, Zamboanga City during the 1st Quarter Meeting
National Nutrition Council (NNC) IX holds the 1st Quarter Meeting of the Regional Nutrition Cluster (RNC) on 30-31 January 2020 at Cityinn Hotel, Zamboanga City. Representatives of various agencies which are members of the RNC were present and OIC-NPC Nimfa D. Ekong, RND, MDM presided the meeting. The two-day meeting was filled with comprehensive presentations,…
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Region IX Observes Goiter Awareness Week
Goiter Awareness Week (GAW) is celebrated every fourth week of January by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 1188 on December 11, 2016. This year’s GAW theme “Goiter Sugpuin, Isip Patalinuhin, Iodized Salt Gamitin” focuses on the importance of using iodized salt in preventing thyroid disorders such as goiter and other ill effects of Iodine deficiency.…
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Zamboanga Peninsula has new sets of Officers of NAOs, D/C/MNPCs and BNSs Federation for 2020-2023
The Regional Nutrition Action Officers (NAOs), District/City/Municipal Nutrition Program Coordinators (D/C/MNPCs) and Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) Federation Officers successfully elected its new set of officers for the calendar year 2020-2023 during the Year-End Joint Meeting of NAOs, D/C/MNPCs and BNSs’ Federation Officers on December 4, 2019 at Cityinn Hotel, Zamboanga City. The new set of…
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NNC 9 tours the Historical Sites of Zamboanga City
Friday, December 27, 2019- The National Nutrition Council (NNC) Regional Office 9 staffs visited the different Historical sites of Zamboanga City for their Technical Exchange Visit. The visit aims to foster open exchange of ideas and sharing of lessons learned and to impart community spirit among NNC employees toward improved organizational performance for better service…
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NNC Region 9 Joins the Celebration of the 27th National Children’s Month 2019 Nutrition Awarding Ceremony
This year, the Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Norte thru the Provincial Social Welfare & Development Office (PSWDO), Provincial Nutrition Office (PNO) and in partnership with the ZNFederation of Parents (ZNFePa) celebrated the National Children’s Month’s Nutrition Awarding Ceremony and Children’s Sports Festival or Art Activities on 26 November at Zamboanga del Norte Cultural &…
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New NNC RO9 Nutrition Champions during the 2019 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony
Every year, Regional Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs), Regional Outstanding Nutrition Action Officers (ONAOs), top ranking municipalities, and CROWN awardees are being recognized in the Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony (RNAC). This event is being held annually to give honor and appreciation to local government units and nutrition champions who willingly served their respective localities in…
