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Vigan

Vigan City, the capital town of Ilocos Sur, is a 4th class component city located on the western coast of the large island of Luzon, facing the West Philippine Sea. It is one of the few cities with history of preserved Spanish and Asian architecture that resulted to being recognized as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and one of the 7 Wonder Cities of the World. But more than the exemplary work on heritage preservation, the city is also known for its outstanding performance in meeting the health and nutrition needs of its asset, the Bigueños.

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San SebastianPALO, Leyte - Barangay Captains, Treasurers, and Nutrition-Health Workers gathered on August 19 for a general orientation on the Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program (TK-DSP) of the National Nutrition Council Region VIII.

LGU San Sebastian is one of the 10 municipalities in Samar Province which will be a beneficiary of the TKDSP Phase 5 which targets Nutritionally At-Risk (NAR) Pregnant Women. The Rural Health Unit (RHU) of San Sebastian led the orientation which were facilitated by the Municipal Health Officer (MHO) Dr. Jayme James Tambaoan and Municipal Nutrition Action Officer (MNAO) Joy Gobi.

Municipal Mayor Ferdinand T. Gaviola graced the event and gave his support to the program. In the afternoon, DMO II Irene F. Dagami represented Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator (RNPC) Catalino P. Dotollo Jr. in the meeting and answered the questions of the participants during the strategic discussions.

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CalciumCalcium is a nutrient that is frequently linked to strong bones and teeth. The bones and teeth contain 99% of the body's calcium, which humans need to develop and maintain healthy bones. Numerous foods contain calcium naturally, and certain food products also contain calcium that is added by food makers. Calcium helps young children's bones form as they grow and it keeps the bones healthy and slows down bone density loss, which is a normal component of aging, even after a person stops growing. Moreover, women who have previously gone through menopause are more likely to lose bone density than men or younger persons and they are more likely to develop osteoporosis. Our bodies contain the most calcium, which serves a variety of important functions. It is required for signaling in the neurological system, as well as for the health of bones, heart, and muscles. It serves as a coenzyme for a variety of metabolic activities in the body, but it is frequently most closely linked to the skeletal system since it is essential for the formation and maintenance of bone structure and function.

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RabiesThe largest rabies-related event on the calendar, World Rabies Day is organized by Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) and has been observed annually on September 28 since 2007. World Rabies Day strives to promote rabies eradication globally and increase public knowledge of the disease. It is an event that aims to be inclusive, bringing together stakeholders from various sectors to fight rabies because, working together, we can eradicate rabies! The subject of this year's World Rabies Day is Rabies: One Health, Zero Deaths in recognition of this idea of cohesion and harmony.