Bangued, Abra—Governor and Chairperson of the Provincial Nutrition Committee of Abra, Eustaquio “Takit” Bersamin granted the request of OIC-RNPC Ma. Eileen P. Bringas-Blanco and Provincial Nutrition Action Officer, Dr. Leona G. Berona regarding the provision of a provincial nutrition office with staff during a visit last September 25, 2013.

Having the highest Malnutrition Prevalence Rate in the Cordillera Region, Gov. Bersamin assured that the provincial government will work on improving the nutritional status of malnourished children in the province.

On the other hand, OIC Blanco committed the support of the NNC to help the province in improving its nutrition situation considering that four among its 27 municipalities were included to the top 100 most nutritionally depressed municipalities in the country based on the Operation Timbang result.