TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN------ Regional Nutrition Committee Region 02 recognized outstanding local nutrition committees and local nutrition focal persons during the 2021 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony at Piazza Hotel and Restaurant, Gamu, Isabela last 26 November 2021.
After almost two years of battling with COVID-19 pandemic, RNC R02 decided to conduct the 2021 RNAC in a blended approach - awardees and 2 members of the LNC were present at the venue while remaining guests and participants joined via Zoom app or through FB live at NNC Region 02 page. A total of 37 awards were conferred during the 2021 RNAC.
The occasion was graced by regional directors, local chief executives, vice mayors, members of Local Nutrition Committees and other honorary guests.
Dr. Rio Magpantay, RNC Chair and Regional Director DOH-CVCHD, through RNPC Maria Gisela Lonzaga gave opening remarks. Her message emphasized on excelling in performances not because of the awards but the desire to give what the constituents deserve and that the children deserve the best. She expressed her belief that every nutrition worker in the audience desires for a prosperous and productive future the children, the communities and the nation as a whole. She called for everyone to compliment and support each other’s efforts for the future of the children.
SP Honorable Emmanuel Añes, Board member 1st District of Isabela, warmly welcomed the awardees, guests and participants. He recognized the efforts and participation of the LGUs in the implementation of nutrition programs at the grassroots level.
Honorable Josemarie Diaz, mayor and CNC Chair- City of Ilagan Nutrition Committee, ably represented by Sangguninag Panlungsod member, Honorable Jay Eveson Diaz, inspired fellow local chief executives and nutrition implementers with his keynote message. He congratulated all the awardees for their untiring efforts and firm commitment to implement nutrition program which contributed to Region 2’s successful nutrition campaign. SP Diaz also acknowledged the support of the Regional Nutrition Committee member agencies which also played a vital role in the upliftment of the nutrition situation of the region. He also shared good practices and initiatives of the City of Ilagan on health and nutrition which he hopes would inspire other local government units to do the same.
“Ilagan City has been long time supporters and nutrition program implementers, we ensure that programs and projects has been always implemented and will be beneficial to its targeted beneficiaries,” shared by SP Diaz.
The following awards were given during the 2021 RNAC:
2019 Green Banner Seal of Compliance
From the Province of Cagayan:
Municipality of Camalaniugan
Municipality of Buguey
Municipality of Sta. Teresita
From the Province of Nueva Vizcaya:
Municipality of Solano
Municipality of Kasibu
Municipality of Bayombong
Municipality of Villaverde
Municipality of Dupax del Norte
Municipality of Quezon
From Province of Quirino:
Municipality of Diffun
Municipality of Cabarroguis
Municipality of Saguday
The Provincial/City Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholars:
From Province of Quirino we have BNS Jocelyn Agsalda of San Antonio, Diffun, Quirino;
For the Province of Nueva Vizcaya, we have BNS Emma Dulay from Brgy. Lantap, Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya;
From the Province of Cagayan all the way from Brgy. Centro West, Sta. Teresita, Cagayan, BNS Lorena Padios;
BNS Agnes Villaflor of Brgy. Marabulig 2, Cauayan City
BNS Rosevale Adri-Gonzales of San Vicente, Ivana, Batanes
BNS Hilda Benigno of Barangay Sta. Rosa, Santiago City, Isabela
BNS Lenie Bulan of Brgy. Cabisera 27, City of Ilagan, Isabela - ROBNS
Barangay Nutrition Committees
Barangay Nutrition Committee of San Vicente, Ivana, Batanes (via zoom)
Barangay Nutrition Committee of Sta. Rosa, Santiago City, Isabela and
Barangay Nutrition Committee of Cabisera 27, City of Ilagan, Isabela
Regional Outstanding PNAO
PNAO Dr. Mila Villar from the Province of Quirino- Finalist
PNAO Dr. Edwine Galapon from the Province of Nueva Vizcaya- ROPNAO
Regional Outstanding MNAO
MNAO Dr. Desireeh Bulauitan of Camalaniugan, Cagayan. and
MNAO Joey Gamboa of Saguday, Quirino.- Finalist
MNAO Beatriz Castillo, Kasibu Nueva Vizcaya- ROMNAO
Regional Outstanding DNPC
DNPC Ms. Luzviminda Ragpa from Province of Nueva Vizcaya- Finalist
DNPC Ms. Clavelina Tolbe from Province of Quirino- RODNPC
Regional Outstanding MNPC
MNPC Mr. Victoria Superal of Amulung, Cagayan and
MNPC Mr. Norman Laguinday of Bagabag Nueva Vizcaya- Finalist
MNPC Tina Ramilloza of Diffun, Quirino- ROMNPC
National Contender for 2nd Year CROWN - Santa Fe Municipal Nutrition Committee
Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team
Oliver T. Baccay – PIA and RNET Chair and
Ritchie A. Rivera – BFAR
Frances Vea Valdez- NNC
Edzell Arcinue-NNC and
John Nestor Ballad- NNC
The Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony recognized the importance of local action in improving the nutrition situation in Cagayan Valley. The awarding was fitting tribute to Local Government Units, men and women who have worked hard for the nutritional well-being of the populace of Region II. More than ever, this occasion also gathered everyone to renew their commitment towards a common vision of nutrition adequacy for all as an important element for global competitiveness, people empowerment and human development. ###JOHN NESTOR BALLAD
