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The Impact of Media in Nutrition
It is recognized that the media has a massive role to play in raising awareness and communicating messages around good Nutrition and healthy diets to the masses. Also, in conducting advocacy efforts to ensure that Nutrition remains high on the political agenda and that the right policies, governance structures, and actions are put in place…
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Orientation on Tutok Kaian DSP (Phase 3)
The target areas for Phase 3 of Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program (6-23 months old children) were oriented on the background of the program, roles & functions of LGUs, and DSP Cycle Menu. The orientation was conducted on 12 August 2021 via an online platform.
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Business Network in Scaling Up Nutrition
The SUN Business Network (SBN) is the only dedicated global platform for business and nutrition, with the aim to reduce malnutrition in all its forms – through engaging and supporting businesses to act, invest and innovate in responsible and sustainable actions and operations to improve nutrition. It aims to increase the availability and affordability of safe,…
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Meeting with DILG RVI regarding Mandanas-Garcia Ruling
The virtual meeting held on 8 July 2021 was presided by Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator, Reginaldo T. Guillen. Representatives from DILG Region VI: Christian M. Nagaynay, LGOO VI- OIC of Local Government Capacity Development Division, Ms. Christine Laurente, LGOO V, and Ms. Paula Castillo, LGOO II of DILG ROVI were present. The agenda of the…
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Online Workshop for the Integration of Nutrition in the 2022 AIP for the Province of Guimaras
NNC VI facilitated an online workshop for the integration of nutrition in the 2022 AIP for the Province of Guimaras. Hon. Samuel, T. Gumarin, MD, MPH, Governor and Chair of the Guimaras Provincial Nutrition Committee gave an inspirational message and expressed strong support for nutrition program in the province as he indicated a substantial allocation…
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Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) 3.0 Orientation in Western Visayas
The Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement is a global movement that aims for a world free from malnutrition in all its forms by 2030, which is aligned with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The movement advocates the need for a collaborative and collective effort among the government as lead, civil society, United Nations, donors,…
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Western Visayas RBATF Monitoring
June 17, 2021 – The Regional Bantay Asin Task Force conducted a monitoring visit in Estancia, Iloilo particularly at the municipal market and other establishments that sell and use “asin” or salt. The team interviewed and collected salt samples from the distributors, sellers, and users as part of the monitoring activity. The collected salt samples…
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NutriSkwela Radio Stations utilized for COVID-19 Response
An Ocular Visit was conducted to Nutriskwela Radio Stations, namely Radyo Kaabyanan 88.5 FM and Radyo Kaimaw. During the monitoring, the staffs shared that the Radio stations were used to disseminate information regarding COVID-19.
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LNEWS-FNS Program Implementation Review
Local Nutrition Early Warning System for Food and Nutrition Security (LNEWS-FNS) Meeting Cum Program Implementation Review.
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NNC and DAR partnership for “Tutok Kainan”
Tutok Kainan aims to provide additional food to pregnant women for 90 calendar days with priority to those who are nutritionally at-risk or undernourished. The Tutok Kainan program will be implemented to monitor and evaluate an integrated nutrition program that helps ensure delivery of complementary early childhood care and development services in the first 1000…
