The National Nutrition Council Regions II and III merged the conduct of their staff development and team building activity last September 11-12 2013 at Holiday Inn, Clark, Pampanga. Headed by Ms. Rhodora G. Maestre, Region II Nutrition Program Coordinator and Region III OIC Nutrition Program Coordinator, the activity went very productive and fun. All Staff of the said regions attended the activity with positive outlook in upholding their capacities to work for nutrition.

As part of the opening program, NPC Maestre gave a heart-warming and meaningful message where she stated the goals and expected outputs of the said training. According to her, the staff development and team building activity intents to improve the skills and capabilities of NNC Staff in coordinating nutrition programs. Moreover, she stated that the activity targets to build camaraderie among RO2 and RO3 staff and to develop a firm mind-setting in working as sister regions. NPC Maestre also said that NNC Staff are expected to formulate their own Citizen’s Charter and report regarding the role of NNC during disaster emergencies in response to DOH Department Order.

The team building activity proceeded with a lecture-discussion on basic concepts regarding team building and staff development. Short and simple activities were also facilitated which can help in building excellent work relationships. After the lecture-discussion, several games were contested to empower the application of the different skills and capabilities in real life situations. The two-day activity culminated happily with the NNC Staff determined to work hand in hand and to continue in producing nutrition champions.