23 – 24 October 2014 – Nutrition Action Officers all over Calabarzon participated at the 3rd National Conference of Nutrition Action Officers (NAOs) with the theme “I Need You NAO and Forever” held at SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. During the event, NAOPA – Calabarzon Chapter President and Laguna Provincial Nutrition Action Officer Teresita S. Ramos was elected as NAOPA Vice-President for Luzon. Moreover, the Calabarzon NAOs won 3rd place at the Regional NAOs Talent Showdown.

In partnership with the Nutrition Action Officers Association of the Philippines (NAOPA), Inc., the National Nutrition Council conducted a 2-day event full of activities and lectures which not only added knowledge and developed the skills of NAOs but also equipped them to be effective and efficient nutrition advocates, catalysts, and prime-movers in local nutrition programs. Aside from filling the NAOs with information, the event gave the NAOs an opportunity to meet and mingle with their counterparts from other parts of the country.

Furthermore, the convention gave the NAOPA, Inc. a chance to discuss various concerns of the association. Included in this assembly was the election of the association’s new set of officers. The elected Vice-President for Luzon Ms. Teresita S. Ramos will be one of the organization’s pillars who will guide the association in its endeavors and ventures. On the other hand, the NAOs were given a chance to showcase their talents and prowess through the Regional Talent Showdown. Vice President Ramos together with CNAO Isidora Alias of Biñan City, CNAO Wenda Garcia of Trece Martires City, MNAO Silangan Bautista of Sta. Cruz, Laguna, MNAO Theresita Payumo of Pakil, Laguna, MNAO Jocelyn Gualberto of Pangil, Laguna, MNAO Eufemia Gonzales of Mendez, Cavite, and MNAO

Josefina A. Mendoza of Maragondon, Cavite represented the region through a medley of ethnic and modern dance which aimed to show the versatility of the NAOs. In the end, the Calabarzon NAOs’ preparation and efforts paid off as they were proclaimed 3rd place in the competition. These only show that Calabarzon NAOs are not just leaders but also exceptional and talented.

Also during the event, the “10 Kumainments” were launched by the NNC.