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Details: Category: Region CAR; Published: 06 May 2015

lagayanhealth Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs) and selected Barangay Health workers (BHWs) from the five barangays, midwives and nurses under the Nurse Deployment Program assigned in the Rural Health Unit (RHU) of Lagayan, Abra completed the training on proper weight and length/height measurement as well as nutritional status interpretation for preschool children on April 20 to 22, 2015 held at Lagayan Catholic Church, Poblacion, Lagayan, Abra.

In particular, the participants received training on the following: computation of age-in-months; measurement and recording of child’s weight and height/length (with demonstration); assessment of the nutritional status using the WHO-CGS reference tables; nutritional status plotting in the Early Childhood Care and Development Card (ECCD); counselling on proper infant and child feeding; updates on micronutrient supplementation; Nutrition in Emergencies; and filling-up of Barangay OPT Plus forms. They had workshops and practicum where they applied the learnings and new skills learned while under the guidance of the facilitators who assisted them in their in difficulties. With the said activity, the trainees were expected to strengthen their involvement in the growth monitoringin the municipality and to ensure the accuracy of their OPT Plus report.

DOH-CAR, in partnership with the NNC-CAR conducted the activity as part of the implementation of the Regional Technical Assistants on Nutrition (RTAN) workplan formulated in the third quarter of 2014. The activity aimed at addressing the need to be capacitate BNSs and local nutrition workers on correct growth assessment and recording to ensure the accuracy of their OPT reports.

The Municipality of Lagayan was chosenfor the training being the top most Nutritionally Depressed Municipality(NDM) in the region in based of the OPT Plus result of 2014.

Details: Category: Region CAR; Published: 05 June 2015

KABUGAO, Apayao, May 7 (PIA) - The municipality of Kabugao has achieved its 2014 Millennium Development Goals (MDG) target in terms of weight for age.

Municipal Health Officer, Dr. PJ Ukkong, reported this to the Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) during the conduct of Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI) last month.

Record shows that in 2008, Kabugao has a malnutrition rate of 22.26. in 2014, it has gone down to 12.17. “Kung weight ang pag uusapan na achieve na ng Kabugao ang MDG at na half na rin namin iyong data ng 2008,” Ukkong said.

She clarified that the result for 2014 is only weight for age. Wasting and stunting were not included because according to Ukkong, it was previously agreed that these will be fully implemented in 2015.

For 2015, the reports are being validated but initially the present the rate is 9.17. Ukkong said they are hopeful that it will still go down when the first quarter Operation Timbang results will be out.

She likewise reported that the malnutrition rate of 0-59 years old and school children from 2008-2014 is on a downtrend.

The MHO shared that 1.42% or P1,544,800.00 of the total municipal budget goes to the nutrition programs.

Among the nutrition programs being implemented are: Home, School and Community Food Production which includes distribution of seeds, seedlings and cuttings; establishment of fruit and vegetable gardens; distribution of poultry, livestock and fingerlings; micronutrient supplementation (Vitamin A) and Iron; supplemental feeding; food fortification, and Maternal, Neonatal Child Health and Nutrition.

She also informed that there are eight barangay health stations, two of which were converted to birthing home and birthing facility. – Ms. Maria Aprila W. Cruz, PIA-CAR/www.news.pia.gov.ph

Details: Category: Region CAR; Published: 12 July 2012

vegetableplantingactivitykicksoffnutritionmonthcelebrationincar BAGUIO CITY- The 38th Nutrition Month celebration this July in the region kicked off with a vegetable planting activity on Monday, July 2, followed by a press forum in line with the theme “Pagkain ng Gulay Ugaliin, Araw-araw Itong Ihain”.

Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator June Falancy said the vegetable planting activity was done at the National Nutrition Council (NNC) office at the Baguio Dairy Farm participated by the members of the Regional Technical Assistants on Nutrition (RTAN).

According to Falancy, vegetables are given importance as the entire nation celebrates Nutrition Month this year because it has been abserved that Filipinos these days are eating less and less vegetables.

Based on food consumption surveys, Filipinos on average are eating less and less vegetables per day in the last three decades. From 145 grams per day of vegetables in 1978, consumption has decreased to 110 grams per day in 2008. Across the country, consumption of vegetables varies between regions.

The Cordillera Region had the highest consumption at 169 grams with the CALABARZON and ARMM had the lowest consumption of 92 grams per day, she said.

Falancy mentioned as per 2005 survey conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), reasons for the low consumption of vegetables for the last three years include influence of family members who do not eat vegetables, dislike for vegetables because of the taste and texture, preference for meat than vegetables, vegetables require more time to prepare and lack of knowledge on the nutritional and health benefits of vegetables, among others.

She emphasized that having vegetables as part of a healthy diet can help prevent major non-communicable diseases.

Additionally, according to World Health Organization (WHO), adequate consumption of vegetables reduces the risk for cardiovascular diseases, stomach cancer and colorectal cancer.

Details: Category: Region CAR; Published: 05 October 2011

baguiojoinslanternparade October 4, 2011- In support of the 111th Civil Service Anniversary Celebration, the National Nutrition Council-Cordillera Administrative Region together with different government and non-government agencies joined the Thanksgiving Mass for all Government Workers and Servant Heroes in the Cordillera followed by a “Parada ng mga Kutitap” (Lantern Parade).

The thanksgiving mass started at 6:00pm at the Baguio Cathedral, officiated by Bishop Carlito J. Censon, CICM, DD. In his message, Boishop Censon emphasized time management. “Productivity is the solution to development in the country...” he added.

The mass was immediately followed by the lantern parade along with the sounding of gongs and indigenous musical instruments to signal the start of the parade. It started from the Cathedral’s main gate, down to Patria Building, Session Road towards Maharlika Center and Harrison Road. The parade ended at the back of the Melvin Jones Grandstand. Government personnel who joined the parade carried their lanterns which were creatively made from scrap materials with indigenous accents.

Lantern parade participants carried their agency banners and placards, posters or slogans focusing on the anniversary theme which was "Championing RACE: Public Service Excellence at Full Service" to heighten public awareness on RA 8495 or the Anti-Red Tape Act (ARTA) advocacies on promoting integrity, anti-corruption and environmental protection.

Details: Category: Region CAR; Published: 30 September 2011

The Philippine Information Agency will conduct an Information Officers' Meeting at the DPWH Training Center, Engineers Hill, Baguio City on October 10, 2011. The meeting will be attended by the Information Officers of the different government agencies and local government units designated to do information work all over the region. This meeting aims to build a stronger partnership for a better government information dissemination towards development. Other items for discussion include the orientation on the Philippine Development Plan 2011-2016 and Regional Development Council's update on regional autonomy efforts. A crash course on news writing....
and photojournalism is also included to help the designated IOs improve their efficiency.

In the previous meeting conducted last May, 2011, relevant updates, upcoming events and activities were shared by some agencies. PIA-CAR Regional Director Helen R. Tibaldo also encouraged everyone to actively participate and support communicating the “Good News” in all of the government line agencies, government owned and controlled corporations, government financial institutions and state universities and colleges. The “good news” pertains to the government services, programs and projects that each agency upholds all of which are geared towards development.

Details: Category: Region CAR; Published: 07 September 2015

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – The provincial government recognized local government units, schools and program frontliners who stood out in the implementation of nutrition programs.

Awards were categorized as Outstanding Municipal Nutrition Program Implementers, Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS), and Best Implementer of School Health and Nutrition Programs.
For the Outstanding Municipal Nutrition program Implementer, Tublay landed first and received a plaque and P24, 000; second place was Tuba with plaque and P20, 000; and third place, Kabayan with plaque and P15, 000.