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The Philippines has envisioned that all mothers will breastfeed their children and celebrate the profound experience of motherhood. As the country campaigns to counter the current social pressure of resorting to hazardous formula milk for the babies and young children, the Department of Health Center for Health Development Bicol, in partnership with the Breastfeeding Bicolanas, Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital (BRTTH), OKFM of DZGB Legazpi Radio Station and National Nutrition Council Region V, conducted the “Hakab Na Bicol 2019 in celebration with the “Breastfeeding Month in August” with the theme “Lakas ng magulang, sigla ng Pagpapasuso – Kalusugan, Nutrisyon at Kinabukasan ng Kabataan” at the Activity Center of Ayala Malls, Legazpi City last August 10, 2019. The event was organized with the following activities planned by the Family Health Cluster of DOH-CHD Bicol for the 3 days celebration held on August 8-10, 2019 at Ayala Mall, Legazpi City; namely; (1) EAT RIGHT seminar, (2) Lactation and Relactation Massage, (3) Breastfeeding in the Workplace, (4) Sabayang Pagpapasuso, and (5) Baby-Momma (Baby-wearing) Zumba.
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The National Nutrition Council (NNC) Bicol in coordination with the MQ Mediazone Production conducted the Hands-On Training (HOT) on Nutriskwela Community Radio Network Program in Cawayan, Masbate last August 6-8, 2019 at Cawayan SB Hall, Masbate. The 3-day HOT with NPC Reario from NNC Bicol and MQ Mediazone partners trained the members of the Community Radio Council of Cawayan who are expected to manage RADYO KAHAMUGAWAY, the 50th Nutriskwela Community radio established by NNC in various parts of the country. This community radio will bridge the different sectors through information dissemination and advocacy to increase knowledge and awareness on community development, proper nutrition and good health practices.
Read more: Cawayan, Masbate benefits from NNC Nutriskwela Community Radio Project
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The Early Childhood Care and Development in the First 1000 Days (ECCD F1K) Program expansion this year to the entire province of Catanduanes took off last 25 – 29 March 2019 with the Social Mobilization and Planning Workshops held in different venues in the province. It was attended by key provincial, municipal and barangay nutrition participants from the sectors of nutrition, health, social welfare, agriculture and planning.
RNPC Arlene R. Reario led the activity engaging the participation of the total 547 stakeholders composed of the Nutrition Action Officers, Municipal Health Officers, Planning Officers, Agriculture Officers, Social Welfare Officers and Local Chief Executives and representatives from the province and eleven (11) municipalities including the barangay officials and workers from the 60% of the total barangays targeted in the province covered by the program.
Presentation and consultation on the ECCD-F1K Program components, guidelines and policies and the plan on how to go about it were the main points discussed in this activity. The social preparation activities include generation of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on ECCD-F1K at the municipal level to facilitate program implementation especially on the concerns of release of funds; formulation of action plan of various program component such as masterlisting of beneficiaries, trainings on “Idol Ko Si Nanay”, ECCD Child Development Milestones, and establishment of home and communal food production.
Read more: NNC spearheads Orientation and Planning-workshop on ECCD F1K
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Today, the National Nutrition Council celebrates its 45th Foundation Anniversary. However, the whole NNC Secretariat celebrated this last week from 17-21 June at Caliraya Resort Club in Lumban, Laguna. With the theme, “Championing Nutrition for 45 years”, more than 200 NNC employees from all the 17 Regions of the country bonded together and came out more inspired towards celebrating its 50th year in 2024.
The celebration, initially at NNC Central Office in Taguig City commenced with a Thanksgiving Mass officiated by Rev. Father Marthy C. Marcelo from the Archdiocese of Manila. Father Marthy said in his homily that we should all be a blessing as we move towards making NNC stronger, more committed and all employees imbued with spirit of unity and love.
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The Provincial Government of Camarines Sur in coordination with NNC ECCD Coordinator conducted the Provincial Technical Assistance and Monitoring Evaluation (TAME) field visits in the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) areas in Iriga City, Bato, Libmanan, and Sipocot held on 21-22 March, 2019.
The ECCD for the First 1000 Days was implemented in Camarines Sur way back 2016 and this program aims to ensure the total development of the child through the delivery of key health, nutrition, early education, and social services in the continuum of care from pregnancy to the first two years of life. Organized by the Provincial Nutrition Council of Camarines Sur, the team was composed of representatives from DepEd, PSWDO, DILG, PHO and Office of the Provincial Agriculturist to assist in the monitoring activities.
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The MELLPI Pro roll-out training conducted on April 2-3, 2019 in the province of Masbate officially concludes the series of roll-out trainings on the Updated Monitoring and Evaluation Protocol for Local Government Units (LGUs) in the Bicol Region. Schedules of the training for the other provinces started with Camarines Norte on March 11-12, followed by Catanduanes on March 18-19, Camarines Sur composed of 2 batches held on March 19-20 and March 28-29, and Albay on March 21-22.
The trainings were attended by a total of 244 participants, composed mostly of Municipal Nutrition Action Officers (MNAOs), other members of the Municipal/Provincial Nutrition Committees, representatives from various agencies such as from the planning, social welfare, and nutritionists-dietitians. Those who were trained by the region during the Training of Trainors conducted last February 28-March 1 served as the trainors for the roll-out training with the assistance of NNC RO V technical staff.
