PALO, Leyte – The Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) marks its 55th years of existing on August 8, 2022. The ASEAN is one of the most successful regional blocks in today’s world.Fifty-five (55) years ago, the ASEAN started its journey from Bangkok with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the Founding…

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PALO, Leyte – Advocacies happens not in formal offices but also at a time and place least expected, case in point when Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Dr. Catalino P. Dotollo, Jr. had courtesy visit to Mayor Bernard Jonathan Remandaban of Tabango, Leyte in his residence.The debonair mayor had just arrived from an official transaction and…

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MANILA, Philippines – Eastern Visayas representatives from Department of Health (DOH), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the National Nutrition Council  (NNC) 8 is attending the Philippine Multi-sectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP) Management Orientation and Consultative meeting here.The 3-day orientation meeting/workshop at Joy-Nostalg Hotel and Suites Manila in Pasig City kicked off August 16,…

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PALO, Leyte – The Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator, Dr. Catalino P. Dotollo, Jr., pays courtesy visit to Ormoc City Mayor Lucy Torres- Gomez. Dr. Dotollo took the opportunity to orient Mayor Torres-Gomez on Newly Elected Officials on Nutrition (NEOtrition) and handover the NEOtrition Guide. Mayor Torres Gomez gladly welcome the RNPC and said, “please help…

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PALO, Leyte – The Leyte Provincial Association of Municipal Nutrition Action Officers conducted its second quarter meeting at the new Leyte Capitol in Palo town.Dr. Catalino P. Dotollo, Jr., Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator, attended the meeting and shared updates on Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementaion (MELLPI) Pro.He shed light on the indicators…

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PALO, Leyte – As restrictions lift continuing the reduction of Covid-19 in the region, the municipalities come alive in celebration of the 2022 Nutrition Month.The local government unit with their Nutrition and Health Offices spearhead the various activities that would showcase the skills and creativity of their community members while spreading the awareness and appreciation…

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PALO, Leyte – The National Nutrition Council Region 8 (NNC8) on August 3, 2022 joined the Sogod Inter-local Health Zone meeting to discuss updates on the Tutok-Kainan – Dietary Supplementation Program (TK-DSP) of the government.The Sogod Bay ILHZ is composed of the municipalities of Sogod, Bontoc, Tomas Opus, Libagon and Liloan. An ILHZ is defined…

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PALO, Leyte – The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) through the Regional Development Council calls for nominations for the selection of new set of Private Sector Representatives (PCRs) for the 2022-2025 term of office.The RDC is the highest policy-making body in the region. EO 325 provides that one-fourth of the fully constituted Council shall come…

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TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Health – Center for Health and Development (DOH-CHD) in Eastern Visayas conducted a Leadership and Development Program for Universal Health Care (UHC) and initial vetting of milestones for the Regional Core Team.The passing of UHC or R.A 11223 in the Philippines was part of health sector reform. This landmark…

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PALO, Leyte – The Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator (RNPC) of the National Nutrition Council (NNC) Region 8 paid courtesy visit to the newly elected Mayor of Barugo, Leyte, Dr. Aaron Cabanacan-Balais.During the courtesy visit, RNPC Catalino P. Dotollo personally donned the PPAN advocacy jacket to Mayor Balais, a medical doctor by profession and specializes in…

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