TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN----- The Regional Bantay Asin Task Force (RBATF) and Balay ni IFAN Media Group Region 02 conducted its 4th quarter joint virtual meeting, s. 2021 through Zoom Virtual Platform last 03 December 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.
In addition, she acknowledged the continuous assistance of media members in dissemination of information related to Asin Law implementation. She also acknowledged the personnel in the Bantay Asin Checkpoints who continuously rendered services despite the risks of contracting COVID-19.
NO II Ballad shared the findings of the fourth quarter virtual monitoring visits in Bantay Asin Checkpoints in Sta. Praxedes, Cagayan and Santa Fe, Nueva, Vizcaya conducted last November 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.
On the other hand, Local Media Placement accomplishment for 2021 and 2022 Local Media placement plan were shared to members of the Balay ni IFAN Media Group.
A total of 20 RBATF and 25 Media members were present during the 4th Quarter Joint Virtual meeting. – John Nestor L. Ballad
