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. 2022 through Zoom Virtual Platform last 20 December 2022.
In his opening remarks, Mr. Edzell Arcinue, Nutrition Officer III representing Ms. Maria Gisela M. Lonzaga, Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator- NNC R02, acknowledged the presence of 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, he acknowledged the continuous assistance of media members in dissemination of information related to Asin Law implementation. He also acknowledged the personnel in the Bantay Asin Checkpoints who continuously rendered services despite the risks of contracting COVID-19.
Mr. Orlando Pichay shared the findings of the fourth quarter and annual accomplishment report Santa Fe, Nueva, Vizcaya while DMO II Ballad shared the accomplishment report of MBATF Sta. Praxedes, Cagayan.
The meeting also tackled about the 2023 RBATF workplan and discussed issues and concerns of the members to strengthen the manning of both checkpoints.
On the other hand, Local Media Placement accomplishment for 2022 and 2023 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
