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NNC Region 8 joins Nutrition Shepherding online training
PALO, Leyte – The National Nutrition Council in its efforts to accelerate support to LGU mobilization for nutrition improvement, conducted an online Training on Nutrition Shepherding. The Nutrition Shepherding Project is a peer-to-peer platform which involves guiding and mentoring low-performing LGUs on nutrition by a team at the regional level. Its aim is to enhance LGUs…
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Alangalang, Leyte Mayor graces 2022 BNAP Updating, Budgeting Workshop
ORMOC CITY – Alangalang, Leyte Mayor Lovell Ann Yu inspires participants to the 2 batches, 3-day 2022 Barangay Nutrition Action Plan (BNAP) Updating and Budgeting Workshop held at Sabin Resort Hotel in Ormoc City from October 4 – 7, 2021. She stressed the importance of inclusion of nutrition programs, project and activities (PPAs) in the Barangay…
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NNC conducts BNAP updating, Budgeting Workshop in Capoocan, Leyte
PALO, Leyte – The town of Capoocan in Leyte through the initiative of Municipal Nutrition Action Officer (MNAO) Ms. Matilde Leonzanida and supported by Mayor Fe Claire Carolino-Paragatos conducted 2022 BNAP Formulation. All 21 barangays participated in the said planning workshop. Participants were Punong Barangays, Kagawad on Health, Brgy Secretary/ Treasurer and Barangay Nutrition Scholars…
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Mayor Yu inspires batch 2 of BNAP Updating, Budgeting workshop
ORMOC CITY – Mayor Lovelle Ann Yu in close coordination with the Association of Barangay Captains (ABC) of Alang-alang, Leyte initiated the conduct 2022 Barangay Nutrition Action Plan (BNAP) Updating and integrating in the Annual Investment Program.The planning-workshop is timely as starting 2022, the local government units (LGUs) will have increase in their National Tax Allocation…
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NNC8 spearheads 2nd RNC meeting
PALO, Leyte – On October 28, 2021 the National Nutrition Council 8 spearheaded the conduct of second Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC). The RNC is the highest policy and coordinating body in nutrition at the regional level. The meeting was presided by RNC Chairperson and DOH CHD Director IV Dr. Exuperia B. Sabalberino. It was attended by…
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
PALO, Leyte – Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is celebrated on the month of October every year. BCAM is an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer. Routine mammography screening is one of the most important steps one can take to maintain health, prevent disease and live a healthy life.…
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St. Bernard MNAO shares affordable, nutritious recipes
PALO, Leyte – Barely two years as MNAO, St. Bernard, Southern Leyte Municipal Nutrition Action Officer Terre Virna B. Tanquezon has already visited all barangays of the municipality. Challenges that she met is the lack of knowledge among mothers on infant and young child feeding practices specially among 6-59 months old children. With the challenges above,…
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Samar PNO rolls out ECCD F1K Reporting System
PALO, Leyte – After being trained on Early Childhood Care and Development First 1000 Days Reporting System (ECCD F1K RS) in July 9, 2021, the pool of trainers rolled out the training to at least 4 municipalities of the province. The health and nutrition workers of the municipalities of Calbiga, Motiong, Marabut, and Matuguinao, all…
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Golden Rice Cultivation soon in Villareal, Samar
PALO, Leyte – Golden Rice is a genetically modified crop intended to increase dietary vitamin A. A serious health problem in developing countries, like the Philippines, Vitamin A deficiency can lead to blindness and premature death. Golden Rice, which was developed in the hopes of combatting vitamin A deficiency by a team of European scientists…
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Sustainable Mangroves Cultivation in Maasin City
PALO, Leyte – Maasin City records the longest mangroves stretch expanding from Barangay Manhilo to Barangay Combado. Mangroves provide essential habitat for thousands of species and are the first line of defense for coastal communities. They also stabilize shorelines, preventing erosion and protecting the land and the people who live there from waves and storms. Mangrove…
