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Details: Category: Featured Articles; Published: 05 August 2019

coa nnc In response to recent articles published online regarding questionable advertising expenses found by COA amounting to P59 million, the NNC would like to shed light on the COA findings in the interest of transparency. Negative comments from netizens on the articles has prompted the NNC to issue this article to clarify the COA findings for the information of its clients, contractors and the public in general.

The article cited the COA findings that transactions amounting to Php59,127,596.05 were not supported by official receipts as found in its 2018 annual audit report of the NNC. The NNC received on 07 May 2019 the Commission on Audit Observation Memorandum No. 2019-012 dated 30 April 2019 regarding the absence of documentary evidence or Official Receipts (OR) for paid advertising expenses in 2018.

The NNC would like to clarify that these transactions were paid to the contractors through Advise to Debit Account (ADA) as required under DBM Circular Letter No. 2013-16 dated 23 December 2013. This means that once contractors have been able to deliver or comply with requirements, the NNC prepares the necessary payment vouchers and deposits payment directly to the bank accounts of contractors. Unlike before when payments were made through checks, contractors would immediately provide the official receipt upon receipt of the check. Under the ADA process, the NNC has to coordinate with the contractors for submission of the official receipt. The NNC has internal processes that includes the follow-up of contractors who are also advised when the deposit is made to their accounts. Most of the contractors however do not immediately submit the official receipts, thus the COA findings. NNC realized that it failed to keep a copy of the ADA for COA to be informed that payments have indeed been made to its contractors.

Since the receipt of the COA memo, the NNC was able to generate official receipts equivalent to 97 percent of the amount of paid transactions (equivalent to Php57,243,500.05 of the Php59,127,596.05) and have submitted these to COA as of 26 July 2019. The NNC will continue to follow-up the remaining contractors to submit official receipts to NNC to comply with audit rules and regulations. The NNC also now provides COA with copy of the ADA.

Details: Category: Featured Articles; Published: 16 July 2019

2019 NM Article

3 July 2019 – 2019 MIMAROPA Nutrition Month celebration was launched in partnership with the Provincial Government of Marinduque and the Municipality of Mogpog last July 3, at the Mogpog Municipal Covered Court. This year’s theme was “Kumain nang wasto at maging aktibo…Push natin ‘to!” which aims to promote awareness on the importance of healthy diet and physical activity.

The event started with simultaneous Fun Walk and Fun Bike around the town of Mogpog participated by nutrition advocates and bike enthusiasts in coordination with PNP – Mogpog and Emergency Rescue Team of Marinduque.

Following the welcome remarks by Hon. Augusto Leo M. Livelo, Mogpog Municipal Mayor, Hon. Presbitero J. Velasco Jr., Governor of Marinduque, also welcomed the participants and guests, and expressed his gratefulness for choosing Mogpog, Marinduque as the venue for the Regional Launching of Nutrition Month. In his message, he shared the importance of nutrition on the health of every individual and to the community. The event was also attended by Buenavista Mayor Nancy C. Madrigal and Torrijos Mayor Lorna Q. Velasco who both expressed support to nutrition programs in their respective municipalities. Ms. Carina Santiago formally opened the event, and discussed the three (3) key messages of 2019 Nutrition Month – 1. Have at least one (1) hour of physical activity everyday; 2. Limit screen time to two (2) hours or less per day; and 3. Eat the three (3) food groups –Go, Grow, and Glow-everyday.

Mr. Edzell Arcinue, Nutrition Officer III – NNC MIMAROPA, emphasized the importance of having a physical activity on a daily routine and the benefits it provides to an individual. Also, he explained how an individual can achieve a healthy body through proper food choices. Mr. Ace Patriarca, Nutrition Officer I – NNC MIMAROPA showed how we can incorporate physical activity in our daily lives. Subsequently, NutriQuiz was held to measure the participants’ attentiveness to the lecture. Winners received exciting prizes from NNC MIMAROPA.

The program was capped off with a Zumba Dance Exercise as a response to one of the key messages of this year’s theme which is to increase the physical activity and to reduce the sedentary lifestyle of individuals and families, which was enjoyed by all of the attendees.

Details: Category: Featured Articles; Published: 02 July 2019

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The National Nutrition Council (NNC) called on Filipinos to eat healthy and be more active to prevent obesity and non-communicable diseases like cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The call was made during the national activation event for Nutrition Month held on 01 July in Santa Rosa City, Laguna. Nutrition Month is held every July to create awareness on nutrition among Filipinos. This year’s campaign is guided by the theme, “Kumain nang wasto at maging aktibo … push natin ‘to!” (Eat healthy and do physical activity … let’s push this!)

Details: Category: Featured Articles; Published: 14 June 2019

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It’s school time once again for all kids!

From playing and swimming to schooling, the shift from summer vacation to school opening season. It is busy time once again for mothers and caregivers, from shopping for school supplies and uniforms to preparing meals and “baons” for their kids and making sure that they are healthy, well-nourished and school-ready. Things can become overwhelming. Good thing the National Nutrition Council (NNC) came up with the simplified version of the Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF) called the 10 Kumainments, the Filipino family’s ultimate guide to good nutrition.