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BAGUIO CITY – The local legislative body approved a resolution requesting the City Health Services Office (CHSO) to engage in an aggressive program for information dissemination and implementation of the pertinent provisions of Executive Order (EO) No. 51 known as the National Code of Marketing of Breast Milk, Brest Milk Supplements in the city to ensure the promotion of breastfeeding among lactating mothers.
The resolution authored by all members of the local legislative body stated that there is a need for assistance of government agencies and the private sector to ensure the aggressive implementation, enforcement and strict compliance with the provisions and rules and regulations promulgated for the said purpose.
Executive Order No. 51 which was approved on October 20, 1986 known as the National Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes, Breath Milk Supplements and other related products.
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If you are a farmer, would you keep chickens in your garden even if you know that the birds can renovate cultivated beds and wreak havoc among your newly planted or growing vegetables?
It comes with special challenges, says Ms. Faith Pec-ao, an officer at the Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO). Still, she and her companions have been promoting both the growing of chickens and the pursuit of survival gardening in the villages of this hinterland province.
The growing of livestock in the backyard is part of the tradition of local villagers here. Chickens are used in the observance of many rituals.
In the on-going implementation of the survival garden and chicken program, in support to the Plant, Plant, Plant Program of the DA, the local folks have been keen asking for free-range chicken, reported Ms. Pec-ao.
It is fortunate for us, because the chicken breed is fast growing and produce more meat and eggs, she said.
More important, they are available, she added.
She explained that free-range chickens “are easy to care by all members of the family, are fitted for backyard raising, and there is no need for an expensive housing.”
Read more: Villagers in Mt. Province pursue survival gardening with chicken amidst COVID-19 pandemic
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BONTOC, Mt. Province, Apr. 16-- The provincial government, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture - Regional Field Office (DA - RFO) – Cordillera and the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) - CAR, is implementing the FAITH gardening technique in the province as a means to combat the problem on food inadequacy brought about by lockdowns due to the COVID-19.
Gov. Bonifacio C. Lacwasan, Jr. signed last April 3 the implementation of a project dubbed “Survival Gardening (SG) to establish the Food Always In the Home (FAITH),” which ultimate aim is to sustain food efficiency among farmers in the barangays.
Read more: Mtn. Province implements survival gardening with 'FAITH'
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The month of May is declared by proclamation no. 1761 as the “National Hypertension Awareness Month” to prevent and control Hypertension. According to World Health Organization (WHO), hypertension is considered as the number one contributing risk factor for global deaths, causing strokes, heart attacks, and other cardiovascular complications.
A person diagnosed with hypertension shows a systolic blood pressure reading of ≥140 mmHg and/or the diastolic blood pressure readings of ≥90 mmHg when measured on two different days.
In the prevention of hypertension, it is important to note the modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors. Modifiable risk factors include unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, tobacco and alcohol consumption and being overweight or obese. On the other hand, non-modifiable risk factors include a family history of hypertension, age over 65 years and co-existing diseases such as diabetes or kidney disease. 1
We will be focusing in the modifiable risk factors in this article.
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Cordillera - Generous and kind Cordilleran farmers decided to sell their vegetables at a low price to help the government have affordable veggies to be distributed as relief packages to people in need.
Manong Joven Pasadillo, a farmer from Palasaan, Mankayan, Benguet sold his 3.6 tons of womboc under the "10 Piso Para Sa Farmer" program of the Provincial Government of Benguet.
Pasadillo could have earned a whopping P72,000 if he sold it at the La Trinidad Trading Post for P20-P25 a kilo but he said that earning half the price is okay to him.
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In this fight against COVID19, NNC-CAR honors every Local Government Units, National Government Agencies, Non-Government Organizations, Civic Groups, Private Entities and other offices in their contribution to nutrition especially to the Local Nutrition Action Officers, District Nutrition Program Coordinator and Barangay Nutrition Scholars.
The region under Enhanced Community Quarantine requires and encourages work from home however, nutrition workers are not called to stay at home but they are mobilized to provide services in their respective areas. They are part of the skeletal workforce that ensures our safety amid this health crisis. Their services have gone beyond their description most especially our Barangay Nutrition Scholars.
