The Federation of Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) in CALABARZON held its 4th quarter meeting last 20 December 2011 at the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Conference Hall, Calamba City, Laguna.

The meeting was convened in order to discuss the BNS Federation SEC registration; to plan activities for 2012; to feedback proceedings during the 1st National BNS Federation Incorporated Meeting in Davao City which was attended by Vice-President Milagros V. Valera; and to confer other matters regarding the Regional Barangay Nutrition Scholars Federation.

The said meeting was the 6th for this year including the federation’s regular quarterly meetings. It was attended by all the BNS Federation Officers and Board Members indicated below:

President:

Ms. Karen C. Ballonado Batangas
Vice-President: Ms. Milagros V. Valera Laguna
Secretary: Ms. Vivian M. Bamboa Batangas
Assistant Secretary: Ms. Jessie C. Romano Cavite
Treasurer: Ms. Norma DS. Gonzales Rizal
Auditor: Ms. Susan R. Convento Cavite
PRO: Ms. Eden Arsenia V. Manalo Quezon
Board Members: Ms. Analisa J. Santos Cavite
Ms. Esen P. Lagar Quezon
Ms. Aleli R. Aruta Laguna
Ms. Sheryl C. Escasio Batangas
Ms. Rossana DS. Navarro Rizal
Ms. Teresita H. Arines Cavite
Ms. Edna D. Baña Batangas
Ms. Melba S. Yoro Laguna
Ms. Jesselyn A. Alcaide Laguna
Ms. Ma. Rowena V. Conde Laguna
The meeting was also attended by Ms. Ma. Eileen B. Blanco, OIC-Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator and Ms. Lourdes B. Bulante, Nutrition Officer II of National Nutrition Council Regional Office IV who provided technical assistance and witnessed the proceedings of the meeting.

The Federation of Barangay Nutrition Scholars was created mainly to promote unity and linkages among the BNSs; to strengthen camaraderie among BNSs; to strengthen the competence of members through capability-building; to uphold the rights and responsibilities of the BNSs; and to create a venue for economic and social development of the members.