Quezon City – On the 22nd day of March 2022, six (6) out of seven (7) provincial and city Barangay Nutrition Scholar presidents of MIMAROPA Region convened for the election of officers for years 2022 to 2024 at The Bell Mansion Hotel.
The activity was presided by NNC MIMAROPA NPC-OIC Ma. Eileen B. Blanco along with BNS Denia Lingon of Boac, Marinduque; BNS Emelia Riambon of Narra, Palawan; BNS Ginalyn Linaza of Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro; BNS Mary Jane Rodia of Magdiwang, Romblon; BNS Ramona Fortuna of Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro; BNS April Marasigan of San Vicente North, Calapan City; and BNS Jivy Sabanes of Santa Monica, Puerto Princesa City.
Each candidate was requested to introduce themselves by stating their full name, barangay assignment, number of years in service as a BNS, and one (1) accomplishment fulfilled throughout the BNS journey to get to know each candidate better. Subsequently, a written ballot was handed over to each candidate for a hassle-free voting.
Votes were tallied truthfully and finally; the following has been elected as the new set of officers for FBNS MIMAROPA for 2022 to 2024:
|
Position |
Name and LGU of BNS |
|
President |
Ms. April Marasigan – Calapan City |
|
Vice President |
Ms. Ramona Fortuna – Occidental Mindoro |
|
Secretary |
Ms. Denia Lingon – Marinduque |
|
Treasurer |
Ms. Jivy Sabanes – Puerto Princesa City |
|
Auditor |
Ms. Ginalyn Linaza – Oriental Mindoro |
|
Project Officer |
Ms. Emelia Riambon – Palawan |
|
Public Relations Officer |
Ms. Mary Jane Rodia – Romblon |
“Sana ay magampanan ko ang mga responsibilidad ko kahit ako ang pinakabata dito. Gusto ko gawin sa region ung ginagawa namin sa Calapan, na walang maiiwang barangay nutrition scholars. Kaya natin ‘to, sama-sama tayo dito”, FBNS President Marasigan optimistically stated during her speech.
Ultimately, BNS Fortuna, the former president of the association, provided several points for actions and issues to address encountered by the association for the past years. For a more committed role as federation officers, duties, and responsibilities as well as creation of by-laws and constitution were emphasized.
Rest-assured that NNC MIMAROPA will be fully supporting the plans and suggestions of the association and be consistently available to attend any forms of assistance needed. May all FBNS MIMAROPA officers fulfill their commitments for a well-managed regional association and be the voice of all barangay nutrition scholars regionwide.
Written by: PNFP Nichole Loyola
