CITY OF ILAGAN, ISABELA----- The Regional Bantay Asin Task Force (RBATF) Region 02 conducted its 3rd quarter virtual meeting, s. 2021 through Zoom Virtual Platform last 23 September 2021.
In her opening remarks, Ms. Maria Gisela M. Lonzaga, Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator- NNC R02, acknowledged the presence of FDA represented by Mr. Gomel C. Gabuna, Director II-FDA North Luzon Cluster, and emphasized the importance of strengthened partnership of DOH, NNC and FDA in the implementation of RA 8172 in the region. She also acknowledged the personnel in the Bantay Asin Checkpoints who continuously rendered services despite the risks of contracting COVID-19.
“I am thankful that the checkpoints are very active in ensuring that only adequately iodized salt enters our region,” NPC Lonzaga shared.
NO II Ballad shared the findings of the third quarter virtual monitoring visits in Bantay Asin Checkpoints in Sta. Praxedes, Cagayan and Santa Fe, Nueva, Vizcaya conducted last August 2021. He emphasized the continuous support of NNC R02 by providing face shield, face masks and alcohol to both of checkpoint areas. In addition, the agency provides office supplies to ensure that the monitoring records are updated and kept intact.
The meeting also tackled about the updates on the salt entry in both checkpoints and discussed issues and concerns of the members to strengthen the manning of both checkpoints.
A total of 20 RBATF members were present during the 3rd Quarter Virtual meeting. – John Nestor L. Ballad
