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mandaluyong zumba 2015As part of the 2015 Nutrition Month celebration, the NNC joined the City of Mandaluyong in its largest Zumba class to show, not only to the Philippines but to the whole world, that being physically active is the way to go to achieve good health. And in the process, the Philippines once again made a buzz in the global arena as it set another world record with the largest Zumba class held in a single venue.

A total of 12, 975 people dressed in bright yellow shirts danced their way for the Guinness World Records on the streets of Mandaluyong City, early morning of July 19.

Organized by the local government of Mandaluyong City, the one-hour non-stop Zumba session is one of the city’s ways to promote healthy lifestyle in the community in celebration of the 2015 Nutrition Month with the theme, “Timbang iwasto sa tamang nutrisyon at ehersisyo!”

Guinness World Records Adjudicator Mr. Allan Pixley confirmed the record had been achieved beating the previous world record held by Cebu City with 8,232 participants, nine months ago.

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8 vying nobnsThrough an intensive process led by the National Nutrition Council from among the 40,000 Barangay Nutrition Scholars deployed nationwide, 14 interagency Regional Nutrition Evaluation Teams identified 14 Regional Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholars. Of the 14, the top 8 Regional Outstanding BNSs who are considered this year’s finalists, now vie for the Title “2014 National Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar”.

The top 8 BNS vying for the title are: 1). Ms. Anaryll A. Adriatico of Barangay Ayusan Norte, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur; 2). Ms. Renita M. Gagabi of Barangay Abar 1st, San Jose City, Nueva Ecija; 3). Ms. Regina T. Celso of Barangay Pansol, Calamba City, Laguna; 4) Ms. Mary Karen V. Dueñas of Barangay Bagong Sikat, Lubang, Occidental Mindoro; 5). Ms. Mary Grace P. Tamayo of Barangay Pag-asa, Mandaluyong City; 6). Ms. Maria Magdalena B. Yales of Barangay Abuanan, Bago City, Negros Occidental; 7). Ms. Vivian T. Ochotorena of Barangay Tongantongan,Valencia City, Bukidnon; and 8) Ms. Etchelle L. Matiga of Barangay Alegria, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur.

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webby awarding 2015The Webby Awards is NNC’s internal awarding system to recognize outstanding performance in promoting good nutrition through the use of the Internet and social networking media. With the current trends that are brought about by technology in our modern world, good nutrition can now be promoted through the worldwideweb. This year, on the occasion of NNC’s 41st Anniversary, outstanding performers in the maintenance of NNC webpages and official NNC facebook accounts in 2014 shall be recognized.

Webby Awards Board of Judges and Chair Assistant Secretary of Health and Executive Director Maria-Bernardita T. Flores, Ms. Carol dela Cruz of KMITS-DOH and Ms. Eldeliza V. Guilleno of DA-ICTS conferred the following awards: Best Website Article, Most Interactive Webpage and Social Media Accounts, Most Syndicated Webpage and Social Media Account and the highest and most prestigious award, the Best Webpage and Social Media Account.

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dr llacuna and dr balboaThe National Nutrition Council Secretariat is holding its 2nd NNC Management Conference this week, 22-26 June at the NNC Board Room. The 2nd ManCon is attended by the members of the Internal Management Committee, Regional Nutrition Program Coordinators with their respective Nutrition Officers III. One of the 2nd ManCon highlights is the formal welcome of DOH Bicol Regional Director Dr. Emilia P. Monicimpo and DOH CARAGA OIC Director Dr. Jose R. Llacuna to the NNC family. Dr. Monicimpo will serve as concurrently as OIC for NNC Bicol and Dr. Llacuna as concurrent OIC for NNC CARAGA. A brief orientation on NNC operations and financial management was given following the turn-over.