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NNC9 conducts Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation Activity in Zamboanga Sibugay
The MELLPI PRO for Local Nutrition Focal Points assesses the performance of frontline nutrition staff in carrying out their core functions in line with delivering nutrition services in the locality. NNC9 led by Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Ms. Nimfa D. Ekong with DTI9 Senior Trade & Industry Development Specialist Ms. Regina Madriaga, BFAR9 Fishing Regulations…
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2nd Round of LGU-funded Supplemental Feeding to start in Salug for 6-59 Months Old Children
The Municipality of Salug, Zamboanga del Norte (LGU-Salug) is now ready for the 2nd Round of Supplemental Feeding for 6-59 Months Old Children and Pregnant Women. The program entitled “Tutok Feeding Program for 6-59 PS Malnourished Children and Pregnant Women” will start on October 2022. The dietary supplementation program aims to address malnutrition by supplementing…
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Total eradication of Rabies is everybody’s concern
The largest rabies-related event on the calendar, World Rabies Day is organized by Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) and has been observed annually on September 28 since 2007. World Rabies Day strives to promote rabies eradication globally and increase public knowledge of the disease. It is an event that aims to be inclusive, bringing…
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Celebrating Zamboanga Hermosa Festival with Diverse of Colors
The Zamboanga Hermosa Festival is a month-long celebration commemorating the Feast of Nuestra Senora la Virgen del Pilar (Our Lady of Pillar) and to introduce the Patroness of the Asia’s Latin City to those who are not familiar with her. The occasion will be celebrated in the entire month of October, but the concentration of…
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Misconceptions on Menstrual Period
Period, also known as menstruation, menstrual period, cycle or menses is when the uterine lining sheds and turns into blood. It is a regular vaginal bleeding that take place as part of a woman’s monthly cycle. The first time when a girl has its period is known as menarche. It typically begins between the ages…
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Should you give your kid an electrolyte beverage?
Your kid has been having a lot of fun outside in the summer sun all afternoon. You give them some water, but they still appear fatigued and simply not themselves. You give them some water, and they seem content until the car ride home when they complain of feeling especially thirsty and “strange.” You question…
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Whether or not to get a tattoo while you are nursing
People acquire tattoos for a number of reasons, including as a method of self-expression, for religious or artistic reasons, to remember a loved one who has passed away, or to consecrate a unique bond. Tattoos featuring children or pictures of expanding families are popular among new parents. If you’re a new, breastfeeding mom and you might…
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Parents should take early action against Child Obesity
It’s necessary for parents to pay attention to their toddler’s weight. A child who is obese has a higher risk of developing a number of serious illnesses, including some that can manifest in early childhood and adolescence. These illnesses include diabetes, heart disease, asthma, high cholesterol, orthopedic issues, some cancers, irregular menstruation, and sleep apnea.…
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What are the Common Micronutrient Deficiencies in the Philippines?
Micronutrient malnutrition still persists among the most vulnerable population groups; the infants, preschool children and pregnant and lactating women in the Philippines. Vitamin A deficiency (VAD), Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) and Iodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD) remain serious public health concerns. Base on the 2019 Expanded National Nutrition Survey of DOST-FNRI, one in every 3 (34.3%)…
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What is Farm-to-Table Food Path?
The word “farm-to-table” might signify different things to different people. A farm-to-table approach requires putting “food on the table that came directly from a specific farm, without going through a store, market, or distributor along the way,” which can enhance national food security while fostering the growth of a more environmentally and socially responsible food…
