The National Nutrition Council Region 02 successfully held  the 3rd Batang Radyo Congress with the theme: “First 1000 Days ni Baby pahalagahan para sa malusog na kinabukasan” at Baguio City last May 17-18, 2016, participated by the members of Batang Radyo sa Nutrisyon from Cauayan, Santiago and Tuguegarao City, Quirino and Lallo, Cagayan.

The said activity aims to inform the public about the importance of First 1000 days in a child’s life. It also presented the vital role breastfeeding starting from conception and before the second birthday of the child and to create awareness on the importance of proper infant and young child feeding practices.

Rhodora G. Maestre, Nutrition Program Coordinator, in her welcome remarks stated that the members of BRSN will be the role models to propagate the mass information for good nutrition by way of using the skills of elementary and high school students in Radio Broadcasting. She also noted that as a young media practitioners their role in massive information campaign is very important.

Mr. Ferdinand Narciso, Head Public Affairs Unit Department of Education Region 02, gave inspiration message to the participants. He emphasized that BRSN plays vital role in ensuring the equilibrium of nutrition status in the region. He applauded the effort of NNC in coming up with this young broadcasters.

NPC Maestre lectured about, “First 1000 days of in a child’s life,” that gave the BRSN members and coaches idea about the said concept. Further she explained to the audience that mothers/parents should prioritize the onset of first 1000 days because it is considered to be a golden window of opportunity.

Dr. Rogelio G. Matalang, President of Federation of Rural Broadcasters (PFRB) discussed the topic about “Tips on How to be an Effective Radio Broadcasting Communicator.” Also, Director and Actor Carlo Maceda of OnCam Productions Inc. shared about the importance of animation in industry.

On the other hand, BRSN Members participated in the Talent showcase entitled Teatro ng Batang Radyo sa Nutrisyon and Newswriting and Broadcasting with Nutrition Plugs. Audience and judges wowed in the performance of bibong Batang Radyo sa Nutrisyon members. The contested activities were judged by Dr. Rogelio G. Matalang Ph.D, President of Philippine Federation of Rural Broadcasters, Broadcaster Domingo T. Fugaban, President of Philippine Agricultural Journalist Inc., Mr. Ferdinand C. Narciso, Head of Public Affairs Unit, DepEd Region 02 and Miss Derlyn Maceda, President of Glitter.com.

The following were the winners of the said contested events:

Winners:

The over-all champion in the Congress with 59 ponits – Lal-lo Team

1st place with 46 points – Cauayan

2nd place with 45 points – Quirino

3rd place with 44 points – Tuguegarao city.

4th place with 40 points- Santiago City

News writing and broadcasting category:

1st – Tuguegarao

2nd Lal-lo

3rd Cauayan

4th Quirino

5th Santiago

Theater:

1st - La-lo

2nd – Cauayan

3rd –Quirino

4th –Tuguegarao City

5th- Santiago City

Special Awards:

Best in Script –Tuguegarao City

Best anchor –Chanelle Mabborang of Tuguegarao City

Best Co-Anchor –Tifanny Lumawig of Quirino

Best Reporters –Christine Renos, Ryna Bolando, Joriel Durian of Lal-lo team

Best in Infomercial 1 –Tuguegarao city

Best Infomercial 2 – Lal-lo

Bibo Girl and Bibo Boy –Tiffany Lumawig and Emmanuel of Quirino team

Most disciplined –Lal-lo

Best dressed –Lal-lo

Most active/Cheers and yells –Cauayan