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EV Nutrition Cluster reiterates strict implementation of Executive Order 51
PALO, LEYTE – In a meeting conducted 6 May 2020, the Regional Nutrition Cluster reiterates its strong advocacy towards the prohibition of milk donations, which is observed through social media, by groups or individuals who are seeking milk donation drives and the like.EO 51 or the Philippine Milk Code protects and promotes breastfeeding and regulates…
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A slice of normal amid coronavirus pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic unexpectedly shifted our lives to a new normal where the entire world is increasingly practicing social distancing; employers give work-from-home directives; students are adjusting to the learn-from-home method of education—millions of Filipinos are staying at home more than they used to.Today, dine-outs in fancy restaurants are replaced by hearty meals served…
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Hand Washing Facilities to Fight COVID-19 Installed in Maasin City
With the implementation of Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, some basic medical commodities are already not available in the market. Maasin City was not spared from the much-needed alcohol being “out-of-stock”.In response to this necessity, the city, in close coordination with the Department of Public Works and Highways and the…
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Vegetables to be Included in the Food Packs
Amidst COVID-19 pandemic and to avoid its massive spread, Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) of various Local Government Units across the country was implemented. Various barangays, municipalities, and cities in Eastern Visayas were not spared in the declaration of ECQ. Implementing ECQ is a threat to food security which in turn threatens the nutritional status of the…
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Biliran town food packs contain veggie, camote
TACLOBAN CITY (Roel Amazona, PNA) – Instead of giving out processed food to poor families displaced by the health crisis, the local government of Naval, Biliran distributed root crops and vegetables on top of rice ration. On Tuesday, the town has started the distribution of food packs to indigent families and workers in the transport sector…
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EVSU develops immuno boost drink
TACLOBAN CITY (Ramil Uy, DOST) – It seems like Region 8’s State Colleges and Universities (SUCs) joined the bandwagon of institutions confronting the deadly kiss of COVID-19. These universities have their own ways to be a significant part of the increasing fighters against the invisible enemies; some done relief operations, production of sanitizers and distributed…
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Vulnerable Groups to Receive Dietary Supplementation Program
In addition to the regular meal served at the table, a supplemental feeding program was launched on 12 March 2020 in Barangay Pinamanagan, Abuyog Leyte for the identified malnourished children 6-59 months, high-risk pregnant mothers and mothers with children 6-23 months.The program was formally introduced on Thursday in the said barangay with the presence of…
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Samar Provinces gear up for Nutrition in Emergencies
The National Nutrition Council (NNC), along with the Department of Health (DOH), spearheaded the training funded by Plan International Inc. on Nutrition in Emergencies and Information Management for Plan International Areas in Eastern Visayas on March 10-13, 2020 at Summit Hotel, Marasbaras, Tacloban City. The training aimed to capacitate members of the local nutrition cluster…
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Salcedo seeks better nutrition state in the next 5 years
Better collaboration, provision of budgets and constant monitoring are only of the few key strategies employed by the Municipality of Salcedo in the Province of Eastern Samar on their nutrition program implementation to reduce malnutrition as stated by the Municipal Nutrition Action Officer (MNAO) and, at the same time, by the Budget Officer of this…
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NNC8 celebrates National Women’s Month 2020
Every March we celebrate National Women’s Month to inspire and empower women and girls to be agents of change and to contribute in promoting gender equality and the empowerment of all women. The identified theme for the National Women’s Month Celebration from 2017-2022 is “We Make Change Work for Women”. This highlights the empowerment of…
