Regional Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar (ROBNS) title for 2011 was grabbed by Ms. Monica Sicat from Barangay City Camp Proper, Baguio City. Likewise, among the sixteen ROBNS nationwide, she was one of the top eight finalists vying for the National Outstanding BNS Award.

The interagency National Evaluation Team for the National Outstanding BNS lead by the NNC Executive Director and Assistant Secretary for Health Maria Bernardita Flores arrived in Baguio City on August 24, 2012 for the validation and final assessment of Ms. Sicat’s performance and commendable achievement as a BNS.

The evaluation was comprehensive with actual weight validation of selected preschool children and BNS assessment through written examination. Throughout the day long evaluation, support of the Barangay Nutrition Council (BNC) headed by Barangay Captain Abellera to Ms. Monica exemplified.

After the appraisal, feedback of the team was done where ASEC Flores announced to the BNC, City Health and Nutrition Staff and NNC-CAR Staff present that all of the eight finalists will be joining the National Nutrition Awarding Ceremony which will be held on October 19, 2012. The City Mayor Hon. Mauricio Domogan and several members of the BNC are particularly invited to witness the awarding ceremony. Venue of the activity will either be at the Malacanang Palace or Philippine International Convention Center, Manila.