Region II

Details: Category: Region 2; Published: 17 December 2021

TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN----- The Balay ni IFAN Media Group vowed for stronger and wider nutrition information dissemination for 2022 as shared during the 4^th Quarter Joint meeting last 03 December 2021.

In her opening remarks Ms. Maria Gisela M. Lonzaga, Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator- NNC R02, acknowledged the continuous efforts of the Balay ni IFAN Media group in the dissemination of Nutrition and Health related information.

“The Balay ni IFAN Media Group despite its busy schedule is actively participating in quarterly meetings and does its share in the dissemination of health and nutrition information to the general public particularly in this time when we should build the resilience of the populace against diseases and the pandemic.” NPC Lonzaga shared.

Details: Category: Region 2; Published: 17 December 2021

TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN----- “For 2022 we will now work hand in hand with NNC R02 to ensure only adequately iodized salt will enter the Cagayan Valley Region,” says Director Gomel C. Gabuna, Director II FDA North Luzon Cluster during the joint 4^th Quarter Regional Bantay Asin Task Force meeting last 03 December 2021.

FDA has been a long-time partner and ally of RBATF R02 in the implementation of RA8172 especially during the early times of the law. The FDA partnered with NNC, DOH and other regional line agencies in conducting monitoring visits to salt producers in nearby regions to ensure the quality of salt sold and distributed to region 02.

Details: Category: Region 2; Published: 15 December 2021

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Every year, Elderly Filipino Week is celebrated to increase public awareness on the different issues concerning elderly Filipinos. This year’s theme is “Mahalaga sina Lolo at Lola sa Panahon ng Pandemya” which highlights the duty and responsibility of everyone in supporting elderly in recognizing their worth, dignity and human rights amid the pandemic.

Good nutrition is very essential in every age group especially in elderly. It provides energy and nutrient to keep their body healthy. It may also help them in preventing and managing some lifestyle related diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and cancer.

Details: Category: Region 2; Published: 17 December 2021

TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN-----Regional Bantay ASIN Task Force (RBATF) Region 02 recorded five shipments of inadequately iodized salt with a total of 2,840kgs as reported by Sta. Praxedes and Santa Fe Bantay Asin Checkpoint on 03 December 2021 during the joint 4^th Quarter Meeting of RBATF and Balay ni IFAN Media meeting.

Manning the checkpoint for 24/7 in Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya, Mr. Orlando Pichay, was very happy with decline entry of inadequately iodized salt reported in their area.

“We are very glad that our efforts in informing our shippers about the importance of iodized salt are effective. Our serious enforcement of the ASIN Law in the region gave a strong signal to the traders that we are serious with our duty even amid the COVID-19 pandemic,” as we ask how he felt with no violation report.

Details: Category: Region 2; Published: 15 December 2021

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International Day of Person with Disabilities is celebrated every 3^rd day of December. This celebration aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities and to increases awareness of the situations of PWDs as a member of the society as well as in all aspects of political, social, economic, and cultural life. The theme for 2021 is “Fighting for rights in the post-COVID era”. This year, challenges, barriers, and opportunities for PWDs in the context of pandemic is being celebrated.

According to Institute for Labor Studies, fifteen percent (15%) of the world population and about 1.4 million Filipinos had disability. Most of them are in the working age. PWDs are among the vulnerable group that are needed to be prioritize in terms of health and nutrition. PWDs especially children and elderly are often in disadvantage on the level of health and nutrition services they receive due to inaccessibility, lack of professional that can address their concerns and other various reasons.