The 2021 Nutrition Month with the theme “Malnutrisyon Patuloy na Labanan, First 1000 Days Tutukan!” aims to focus on raising the awareness and mobilizing actions to intensify the first 1000 days of life.
As this year’s campaign calls for the collaborative efforts of all sectors – government agencies, non-government organizations, civil society, local government units, business, academe, communities, and most especially family members, NNC MIMAROPA would like to engage fathers and father figures within the MIMAROPA Region in expressing their outlook on the first 1000 days as a strategic intervention to cease all forms of malnutrition.
NNC MIMAROPA launched Idol Ko Si Tatay Poster Making Contest where each province and city of the region shall select one male representative with a family member within the first 1000 days of life scope – pregnant and children below two (2) years old. Furthermore, he should not be a professional painter or artist.
Provincial/City Nutrition Action Officers and/or District/City Nutrition Program Coordinators of the region have searched and identified the following participants to represent and craft their own distinctive yet eye-catching masterpiece depicting their understanding on the importance of support during the first 1000 days:
- Mel Mar L. Gragasin of Barangay Central, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro
- Emmann Gerald S. Sigue of Barangay Santa Theresa, Gloria, Oriental Mindoro
- John Christopher M. Majaba of Barangay Magapua, Mogpog, Marinduque
- Novy M. Marcelino Jr. of Barangay Capaclan, Romblon, Romblon
- Leonard B. Ansiong of Barangay Tiniguiban, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
- John Ardomel L. Dimaano of Barangay Baruyan, Calapan City
- Roy F. Remo of Barangay Tiniguiban, Puerto Princesa City
On 13 July 2021 (Tuesday), 9:00 AM to 12:00 NN, a simultaneous conduct of poster making contest happened across all LGUs of the region under the supervision of P/C/MNAOs and D/CNPCs, respectively. Medium and materials to be used were provided by NNC Secretariat together with the nutrition month shirt to be worn on actual contest day.
As to prioritize the safety of all involved, proper wearing of face mask, practice of at least one (1) meter of social distancing and maximum of ten (10) participants within the contest area were strictly observed throughout the activity.
Each entry shall be rated with the following criteria: 30% for thematic relevance or how well the poster interprets the theme; 20% for creativity or how the subject matter was presented in a unique and interesting way; 20% for technical excellence or how well is the clarity and quality of the poster; and lastly, 30% for public impact or the appreciation of social media citizens through likes (20%) and shares (10%).
Winners declared by the board of judges from select interagency representatives shall take home the following: P5,000.00 cash incentive for the first prize, P3,000.00 cash incentive for the second prize, P2,000.00 cash incentive for the third prize and P500.00 cash incentive for the consolation prizes. Additionally, all participating contestants shall receive nutrition month tumbler and Certificates of Participation.
Once winners are declared, it will be final and irrevocable. Show some support, take a glance and vote by liking and sharing your chosen entry/ies here: https://bit.ly/2021PosterMakingEntries. Cast your votes now as voting ends on 28 July 2021 (Wednesday), 2:00 PM.
Who do you think will aim for the gold? Watch out and stay tuned on 3 August 2021 (Tuesday), 1:00 PM only at NNC MIMAROPA Facebook Page (https://www.fb.com/NNCMiMaRoPaRegion/)!
Written by: NO I Nichole Loyola
