Finally, the most awaited National Conference of BNSes for Northern Luzon Cluster has been staged on 15-16 April 2015 at Vigan Convention Center, Vigan City, ILocos Sur by the National Nutrition Council. The conference was well-attended by the delegates from Region I, (Lupang Ilocos); Region II (Cagayan Region), Region III (Central Luzon) and Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). This is the 3rd of its series after the 1st conference in held in 2010 and the 2nd in 2012. It was recorded that this meaningful event has brought closer more than 900 Barangay Nutrition Scholars of which 273 BNSes came from Central Luzon, the biggest delegation.
The most momentous highlight of the event is the awarding ceremony of the long serving BNSes: those who served for 30 up to 36 long years of joyfully serving, challenging yet fulfilling, dedicating and untiring support to their barangays for the sake of their Barangay Nutrition Programs. In Central Luzon, a total of 53 Long Serving BNSes were recognized and awarded. They are the BNSes from Bataan (Bagac-3); Bulacan (Angat, Bustos, Bocaue, Calumpit, Hagonoy, Norzagaray, Marilao, San Ildefonso, San Miguel, Sta. Maria, Marilao, Meycauayan City, Malolos City – 34); Nueva Ecija (Cabanatuan City, San Jose, Palayan City – 5); Pampanga (Mabalacat City-10) and Zambales (Masinloc-2).
The other highlights of the conference include the unveiling ceremony for launching the BNS Handbook; Audio-video presentation of the message of Senator Bam Aquino signifying his support to the BNSes; Lectures on Updated PPAN-Actions for Barangays: Results of the BNS Program Review and the amendment of PD 1569; Pinggang Pinoy and 10 Kumainments advocacy with the personal appearance of Mang Moi; 2015 Nutition Month proposed activities and Personality Development. Sharing of BNS’ Good Practices and general assembly of LuzViMin Federation, Inc. There were Raffles; Gandang BNS contest participated by 3 BNSes from Central Luzon (San Jose City, Angeles City and Lubao, Pampanga) and BNS Talent Showdown; fun-filled Entertainment, led by some artists like the emcee, Arnel Ignacio, graced by the presence of Male Performers, Anthony Castelo and Richard Reynoso, along with a stand-up comediane-singer Norman Michel.
North Luzon BNSes, revitalized, energized, rebonded at nag-enjoy ng todo-todo para sa panibagong Serbisyo-publiko!
