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March 22 is World Water Day
Today, March 22 is World Water Day. It is an annual United Nations (UN) observance day that highlights the importance of freshwater. The day is used to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.United Nations has been observing the World Water Day every year since 1993 to create awareness about water scarcity in the…
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NNC conducts PIMAM crash course in St. Bernard, Southern Leyte
Malnutrition still holds as one of the dangerous health problems among the vulnerable population, especially among 6-59 months old children during emergencies and disasters.As on of the recipients of the Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) commodities, the municipality welcomed the National Nutrition Council Region 8 technical team to conduct the crash course on the Philippine Integrated…
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Southern Leyte continues RUTF distribution
Nutrition and health workers in San Ricardo, Southern Leyte has continued its outpatient therapeutic care in managing moderate and severely wasted children through is weekly ration of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF).This also includes routine assessment and family counselling.In addition, the Provincial Health Services Office of Southern Leyte has conducted its second round of RUTF distribution…
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Calubian, Leyte receives BNS kits, IEC materials
PALO, Leyte – Nutrition officers, Ms. Analyn B. Crosa and Ms. Evelyn M. Ramos handed over 53 BNS health kits and various IEC materials to the Municipal Nutrition Action Officer (MNAO) of Calubian, Leyte, Ms. Jocelyn S. Catam-isan.The hygiene kits include alcohol, face masks, and face shields which are very essential in protecting our Barangay…
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NNC orients Samar ARBOs, DAR officials on TK-DSP
PALO, LEYTE – Malnutrition does not only affect one part of the community but its entirety. Therefore, community participation is integral in addressing malnutrition using a multisectoral approach.On March 8 to 9, Provincial Nutrition Focal Point of Samar Irene F. Dagami met with DAR CARPO Thelma Alfaro and DAR Officers Salfe Macalde and James Paul…
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St. Bernard wraps up first day of NIE training
MARCH 16, 2022 – The National Nutrition Council has begun its 3-day training workshop on Nutrition in Emergencies (NIE) for St. Bernard Municipal Nutrition Committee.RNPC Catalino P. Dotollo Jr. led the day one of the NIE training on emphasizing the importance of integrating its Municipal Nutrition Action Plan and NIE plan in mother plans such…
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The Woman Behind Radyo Kausbawan in Palompon, Leyte
PALO, Leyte – The National Nutrition Council (NNC) – supported Radyo Kausbawan celebrates 7th year anniversary. It was first opened last March 11, 2016. Radyo Kausbawan is managed by an academic institution, the Palompon Institute of Technology in Palompon, Leyte. Nutriskwela Community Radio Project involves the setting up of non-profit, non-partisan community radio stations and the…
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Merida, Leyte implements School-based Feeding Program
PALO, Leyte – Despite Covid-19 pandemic and the online classes, the municipality of Merida in Leyte is implementing the School-based Feeding Program (SBFP). The SBFP is supported by Leyte Schools Division Office. Under SBFP, nutritious food products and pasteurized or sterilized milk are given to undernourished learners. The program aims to address hunger, contribute to…
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The Woman behind Maasin City’s Nutrition Honor Award turns 60
PALO, Leyte – As the country and the world celebrates International Women’s Month, a woman behind making Maasin City’s bagging the Nutrition Honor Award, is celebrating her 60th birthday. That woman is Dr. Francilisa Irag-Tan, the city’s Health Officer and concurrent City Nutrition Action Officer (CNAO). Dr. Francilisa I. Tan and the entire City Nutrition…
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Woman SB Committee on Health, Nutrition and Sanitation leads Women’s Month Celebration
PALO, Leyte – March of every year is designated as Women’s Month Celebration. The goal of the celebration is to provide education on how women helped shape the nation and to empower children by introducing them to historical role models. In the Philippines, the Women’s Month Celebration has since served as a venue to highlight women’s…
