The 3rd National Conference of Barangay Nutrition Scholars organized by the National Nutrition Council of the Department of Health in partnership with the LuzViMin BNS Federation, Inc. was held on 7-8 April 2015 at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria in Quezon City. With the theme, “BNS: Bigay Todo sa Nutrisyon at Serbisyo”, the BNSs from NCR and Southern Luzon Cluster were gathered to get updates on current nutrition and program developments in addressing hunger and malnutrition and to enhance their skills in improving their performance as BNS. It also became a venue for them to discuss the various concerns of the BNSs in CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol and NCR.
One of the highlights of the conference is the giving of Award of Recognition to the BNSs with 30 years or more of continued service. In recognition for their long-serving years as BNS, each of the awardees was given a Certificate of Recognition and cash award of Php 400.00 per year of service or at least Php 12,000.00.
Thirteen (13) long-serving BNSs from the NCR were among those given recognition:
1.) Elvira J. Dela Cruz – Bgy. Merville, Parañaque City (31 years in service)
2.) Lorna L. Salas – Bgy. Lawang Bato, Valenzuela City (32 years in service)
3.) Rebecca B. Saavedra – Bgy. Parang, Marikina City (33 years in service)
4.) Elisa A. Peco – Pasig City (33 years in service)
5.) Lea B. Agrasada – Bgy. San Antonio, Parañaque City (33 years in service)
6.) Concepcion C. Benosa – Bgy. West Rembo, Makati City (34 years in service)
7.) Eugenia T. Cerveza – Bgy. UP Campus, Quezon City (34 years in service)
8.) Elsa C. Herasta – Bgy. Sta. Ana, Municipality of Pateros (35 years in service)
9.) Angeles A. Campo – Bgy. Olympia, Makati City (36 years in service)
10.) Claudia B. Fernandez – Bgy. Batis, San Juan City (36 years in service)
11.) Raquel A. Daleon – Bgy. Kabayanan, San Juan City (36 years in service)
12.) Teresita M. Patiño – Bgy. Pasadeña, San Juan City (36 years in service)
13.) Susan S. dela Rosa – Bgy. Palasan, Valenzuela City (36 years in service)
Maraming salamat sa lahat ng Barangay Nutrition Scholars na bigay todo sa Nutrisyon at Serbisyo!
(MABRM/MEVF/NNCNCR)
