Regional outstanding local nutrition focal points gratefully received their cash incentive from National Nutrition Council. Aside from the plaque of recognition received during the Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony last 23 November 2021, their respective local chief executives awarded the cheque on behalf of NNC.
The 2019 Regional Outstanding Municipal Nutrition Action Officer, Dr. Leonor Daite of Roxas, Oriental Mindoro received the cheque amounting to Php 30,000.00 on 6 January 2022 as awarded by Mayor Leo Cusi. Mayor Cusi also turned-over the cheque amounting to Php 8,000.00 to BNS Rebecca Ruga of Brgy. Paclasan, 3rd Runner-Up in the 2019 Search for Regional Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar and Oriental Mindoro Provincial Outstanding BNS.
In Calapan City, Mayor Arnan Panaligan turned-over the incentives to 2019 Regional Outstanding District/City Nutrition Program Coordinator Ma. Imee Celestino and 2019 Regional Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar Maricel Mañibo amounting to Php 20,000.00 and Php 26,000.00, respectively, on 11 January 2022. They were joined by CNAO Glenda Raquepo and Nutrition Officer Hazel Masongsong.
The Provincial Outstanding BNSs and City Outstanding BNS who competed in the 2019 Search for Regional Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar also received cash incentive from NNC amounting to Php 8000.00 and Php 6,000.00, respectively.
Mayor Andres Dangeros together with Municipal Nutrition Action Officer Meldie Soriano and Nutrition Officer Pinky Jaravata handed-over the incentive to BNS Ofelia Collado of Barangay Franciso on 7 January 2022. On 10 January 2022, MNAO Mariden Obsequio of Buenavista, Marinduque and PNAO Rachel Paladan of Palawan gave the cheque to BNS Maricel Dela Cruz of Brgy. Quatro and BNS Mary Jane Valledor of Brgy. Alimanguan, San Vicente, respectively. And on 11 January 2022, CNAO Mary Pearl Rodriguez and Nutritionist Dietitian II Grace Parales turned-over the cheque to BNS Gina Taghap of Brgy. Babuyan, Puerto Princesa City.
Incentives for Local Nutrition Focal Points serve as token for their dedication and outstanding service for the nutrition program in their community. Beyond the awards and recognition, it is the community that greatly benefited from their efforts. May this serve as an inspiration and motivation to all nutrition workers and volunteers to strive more in coordinating and delivering the nutrition programs and services to their locality.
Written by: NO II Bianca Estrella
