The National Nutrition Council Region 02 conducted a five day training on the Training of Trainers on Basic Course for Barangay Nutrition Scholars last August 21 – 25, 2017 at Diocita’s Hotel Santiago City, Isabela.

The training was attended by 34 participants, representatives coming from different provinces and municipalities of Region 02. The training course targets the Provincial/City/Municipal Nutrition Action Officers (P/C/MNAOs), nutritionist-dietitians, and other technical staff who are designated to train the BNSs to have common basic knowledge and skills as well as core values and traits that are necessary for them to perform their roles and functions effectively.

Ms. Maria Gisela M. Lonzaga, OIC Nutrition Program Coordinator, together with Ms. Luningning Rhodes, Nutrition Officer IV of PHO Quirino, Ms. Tina Ramilloza, Nutrition Officer I of Diffun Quirino, Ms. Rosario Ablaza, City Nutrition Program Coordinator of Santiago City, Mr. John Nestor Ballad, Nutrition Officer II of NNC R02 were the trainers of the said activity.

A combination of training methods such as lecture, group discussion, exercise, role playing, and games were utilized to enhance the learning of the participants. Ice breaker activities were also incorporated to make the sessions more stimulating for the participants.

OIC Nutrition Program Coordinator Ms. Gisela M. Lonzaga also presented the PPAN 2017-2022 and she gave emphasis on the nutritional problems to be addressed in the country.

On the last day of training, selected participants shared what they have learned in the training on basic course for BNSs and they are also very grateful for the knowledge and skills gained. ###mmm