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.

With the current social media trends, NNC MIMAROPA would like to join the bandwagon through launching of First 1000 Days Tiktok Challenge which aims to highlight the importance of the first 1000 days of life.

The contest is open to all likers of NNC Official and NNC MIMAROPA Facebook pages regardless of place of residence. Provincial/City Nutrition Action Officers and/or District/City Nutrition Program Coordinators of the LGU may facilitate and guide interested participants upon the submission of entries.

To prioritize the welfare of more than one participant involved, compliance with the minimum public health safety protocols such as proper wearing of face mask and at least one (1) meter of social distancing should be strictly observed.

On 18 July 2021, we have received a total of 11 tiktok entries depicting the 2021 Nutrition Month theme:

1. Jordan Santos and Richard Philip Rayos of Calapan City: https://www.facebook.com/NNCMiMaRoPaRegion/videos/a.4546409645393573/667623930863610
2. Glecy Mae Naling of Boac, Marinduque: https://www.facebook.com/NNCMiMaRoPaRegion/videos/a.4546409645393573/883665262223546
3. Jenifer Mabaquiao and Star Marisga of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro https://www.facebook.com/NNCMiMaRoPaRegion/videos/a.4546409645393573/378836410335257
4. Jamaica C. Gaquit and Florrie May G. Tragico of Taytay, Palawan: https://www.facebook.com/NNCMiMaRoPaRegion/videos/a.4546409645393573/4098358873611329
5. Save and Change Organization of Odiongan, Romblon: https://www.facebook.com/NNCMiMaRoPaRegion/videos/a.4546409645393573/864979727559515
6. Jestoni Jhon T. Sanchez of Bustos, Bulacan: https://www.facebook.com/NNCMiMaRoPaRegion/videos/a.4546409645393573/955946624978325
7. Dr. Maria Imelda G. Soller of Gloria, Oriental Mindoro: https://www.facebook.com/NNCMiMaRoPaRegion/videos/a.4546409645393573/505977897337683
8. Mercedes Gabia and Rowel Perez of Gloria, Oriental Mindoro: https://www.facebook.com/NNCMiMaRoPaRegion/videos/a.4546409645393573/520756285925982
9. Rita Santa L. Turla and Crizalyn Cauilan of Gloria, Oriental Mindoro: https://www.facebook.com/NNCMiMaRoPaRegion/videos/a.4546409645393573/1212094345900328
10. Giralden G. Magbanwa of El Nido, Palawan: https://www.facebook.com/NNCMiMaRoPaRegion/videos/a.4546409645393573/1181975692320536
11. Jorelyn Gonzales of Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro: https://www.facebook.com/NNCMiMaRoPaRegion/videos/a.4546409645393573/559735615030428

Each entry shall be rated with the following criteria: 30% for thematic relevance or how well the video interprets the theme; 20% for creativity or how the subject matter was presented in a lively and entertaining; 20% for technical excellence or how well is the clarity and quality of the video; and lastly, 30% for public impact or the appreciation of social media citizens through likes (20%) and shares (10%). Strictly, votes without liking the FB Page won’t be counted.

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 four (4) electronically drawn non-winners. Additionally, all participating contestants shall receive nutrition month tumbler and Certificates of Participation.

Once winners are declared, it shall be final and irrevocable. Who do you think will aim for the gold? Cast your votes now as voting ends on 28 July 2021 (Wednesday), 2:00 PM.

Stay tuned on 3 August 2021 (Tuesday), 1:00 PM for announcement of winners only at NNC MIMAROPA Facebook Page (https://www.fb.com/NNCMiMaRoPaRegion/)!

Written by: NO I Nichole Loyola