Fifteen (15) outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs) from 14 cities and 1 municipality in Metro Manila are vying for the Regional Outstanding BNS (ROBNS) for 2015.
Barangay Nutrition Scholars are community-based nutrition workers who deliver basic nutrition and related services in the communities. Presidential Decree 1569 mandates that there should be at least one (1) BNS in every barangay. The BNSs are considered modern-day heroes who help mothers and children get proper nutrition. They also serve as catalysts of change in the communities by empowering families through the various nutrition programs and services they help implement together with the barangay nutrition committee.
The National Nutrition Council recognizes yearly the Outstanding BNSs (OBNSs) in the country who have shown exemplary performance and contributed much to the improvement of the nutrition situation in the community he or she serves.
To determine the NCR contender for the National Outstanding BNS (NOBNS) for 2015, the inter-agency Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) conducted its evaluation of city/municipal OBNSs in Metro Manila from February 10 to April 8, 2016. The OBNSs’ performance and accomplishments in 2015 were assessed based on the guidelines and prescribed evaluation tool.
The fifteen (15) OBNS vying for the 2015 ROBNS Award are: Mr. Judy N. Cruz (Brgy. Hulong Duhat, Malabon City), Ms. Loida G. Domingo (Brgy. San Rafael Village, Navotas City), Ms. Analiza A. Camus (Brgy. Pasolo, Valenzuela City), Ms. Flordeliza R. Dahipon (Brgy. Fortune, Marikina City), Ms. Rhea S. Benoy (Brgy. Kapitolyo, Pasig City), Ms. Gina G. Reyes (Brgy. New Lower Bicutan, Taguig City), Ms. Teresita M. Patiño (Brgy. Pasadena, San Juan City), Ms. Elsa C. Herasta (Brgy. Martirez, Municipality of Pateros), Ms. Alicia C. Claudio (Brgy. Rizal, Makati City), Ms. Evelyn S. Pangilinan (Brgy. 20, City of Manila), Ms. Saloma I. Zamora (Brgy. Mabini J. Rizal, Mandaluyong City), Ms. Milagros G. Olpoc (Brgy. 91, Pasay City), Ms. Amalia T. Ranao (Brgy. Almanza Uno, Las Piñas City), Ms. Elvira J. Dela Cruz (Brgy. Merville, Parañaque City) and Ms. Marilou S. Pinto (Brgy. Bayanan, Muntinlupa City).
Aside from the validation visit, interview and desk review, a written examination was also administered to the 15 OBNSs on April 12, 2016 at the Conference Room of the DOH-NCRO in Mandaluyong City.
The results of the OBNS evaluation will be deliberated on by the RNET chaired by Mrs. Beth Florendo on May 5 and 6, 2016. Whoever will be adjudged as the 2015 ROBNS of NCR will have a chance to vie for the NOBNS Award. (TAR/MEVF/NNCNCR)
