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LEGAZPI CITY – Assistant Secretary of Health Maria-Bernardita T. Flores and the participants of the 3rd National Nutrition Council Management Conference (NNC ManCon) were warmly welcomed in Legazpi City by NNC Bicol Staff and City Administrator Noel E. Rosal together with the Ibalong dance troupe last 28 August 2012.
The 3rd NNC ManCon was held at the Oriental Hotel on 28-31 August with the majestic Mt. Mayon as its scenic background. Mayor Cielo Krisel Lagman-Luistro showcased Tabaco City’s Nutrition programs and projects during the Lakbay Aral as she brought the group to the tourist destinations of the City – one of which was the Mayon Rest House – which nestled half-way of Mt. Mayon, where they were able to view a movie clip of the Legend of Mt. Mayon, tasted the zesty “ensaladang pako”, and took pictures with Mt. Mayon. During their City tour, they rode a “padyak”, visited the St. John the Baptist Church and bought goodies at the “Pasalubong Center” and “Nutripan sa Pamayanan”. In Malilipot, Albay Dairy Farm, chocolate flavored fresh cow’s milk and pandesal with white cheese delighted the guests. It was dark when they reached Legazpi City, so the Cagsawa Ruins trip was rescheduled Thursday afternoon, where they were taught different camera tricks. Bicolano dish such as pinangat, inulukan, pili and sili ice creams were also served as part of their meal.
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The weather in Bicol like the rest of the country can be quite unpredictable these days, but this did not prevent the warm reception received by a team of nutrition experts from UNICEF led by Ms. Dorothy Foote, the MYCNSIA Regional Advisor of UNICEF based in Thailand, along with Mr. Henry Mdebwe, the Nutrition Specialist of UNICEF Philippines and Ms. Evelyn Carpio, also a Nutrition Specialist from UNICEF Philippines. They landed in Naga City on a cloudy with a slight rain and proceeded directly to the City Hall of Naga City where they were warmly welcomed by a host of partners who are the active members of the Regional Technical Working Group (RTWG) of the MDGF 2030, chaired by Ms. Arlene R. Reario, the Nutrition Program Coordinator of NNC Region 5.
Ms. Foote and her team scheduled a meeting with the JP Partners from Ragay and Naga along with the DOLE and the National Food Authority (NFA) and the Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI), Inc. who provided assistance in the visit to I – Rice outlets and Breastfeeding Stations at the SM City Naga and the Naga College Foundation.
The objective of the mission was to interact with various partners and stakeholders that actively supports and promote the goals of eradicating malnutrition among mothers and young infants alike, as part of the UN Agencies’ thrust in achieving t MDGs particularly Goals 1 and 4.
Read more: An Interactively Successful Field Mission in Bicol: MYCNSIA meets MDGF
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The Regional Nutrition Strategic Plan of Bicol Region for 2012-2016 was the product of a strategic planning workshop held at the Mayon Spring Resort, Sto. Domingo, Albay from April 17-18, 2012 with follow-up meetings afterwards. This is the final output of a collaborative act among different Individuals, representatives from agencies and LGU partners that comprise the Regional Nutrition Committee of the Bicol Region.
The Bicol RNSP 2012-2016 is consistent with the PPAN 2011-2016 and the Bicol Regional Development Plan. The nutrition plan aims to reduce hunger incidence and poverty in food-poor areas and it will also mitigate protein-energy malnutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, over-nutrition and diet-related non-communicable diseases.
This regional plan serves as a guide for all nutrition stakeholders both local and national so that they move in one and the same direction with clear targets, improved capabilities and a stronger drive to succeed in all nutrition endeavours in the Bicol Region.
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Lidong, Sto. Domingo, Albay – The National Nutrition Council led by Nutrition Program Coordinator, Arlene R. Reario and Department of Health personnel, joined the tree planting activity on 12 October at Mayon Volcano Natural Park. The activity was spearheaded by the Regional Statistical Coordination Committee (RSCC) V, as one of the activities during the National Statistics Month (NSM) in October.
The activity was in support with the government’s National Greening Program, an advocacy campaign to promote social relevance and environmental awareness among agencies. The assembly was at the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), 6:00AM and the planting materials were provided by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Other agencies which joined the activity were the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Philippine National Police (PNP), Naval Forces Southern Luzon, NEDA, NSO and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
Few hours after the activity, rain fell, as nature’s way of saying thank you and welcoming the newly planted trees.
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The Bicol City/District Nutrition Program Coordinators Association conducted its 1st meeting for the year on 28 January 2013 at Jennifer’s Kababayan Hotel, Legazpi City. During the meeting, the group agreed to use a new name, Bicol Nutrition Program Coordinators Association (BNPCA). This will be the new and official name of the group which was approved for registration with the SEC. During the meeting, the group was oriented on MYCNSIA, an EU-UNICEF supported project which will be implemented in 68 municipalities in the region. The group also plans to visit areas in the country which are recipients of the coveted Nutrition Honor back to back with the national CDNPC Convention tentatively scheduled in August 2013.
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Virac, Catanduanes – Blessings were overwhelming Catanduanes during the visit of National Nutrition Council on 23 October 2012 to orient the Catanduanes State University (CSU) on the plan to put-up Nutriskwela Community Radio in CSU Panganiban campus.
Assistant Secretary of Health, Maria-Bernardita T. Flores together with the MQ Mediazone Director Francisco J. Flores had a meeting with the President of CSU, Dr. Minerva I. Morales to orient them on the nutriskwela community radio. Prior to the meeting, Congressman Cesar V. Sarmiento announced that the request of the state colleges to be converted to a state university has been signed by President Benigno Simeon Q. Aquino III last 19 October 2012, under RA 10229.
During the ocular visit in Panganiban campus, there was again another God given opportunity – the newly constructed stockroom qualified, in fact was a perfect structure, for the radio station that will be put up in the campus, according to Mr. Flores. With only a few adjustments, this will be ready for radio testing and broadcasting in January next year. Sometime in December this year, the five designated staff for the nutriskwela community radio will undergo a 3-day training followed by a national conference under the tutelage of MQ Mediazone and NNC. Pledges and support were also gained from local Radyo ng Bayan and PIA officials of the province. In a courtesy call and meeting with Provincial Governor Joseph C. Cua of Catanduanes, he promised to persuade the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) to give their 6 radio towers situated in different parts of the province to be used as relay of the station. It was indeed raining bounty during the Catandungan Festival where good news flooded the fair.
The group conversation ended with the brainstorming of the radio station name. One of the suggested names was “Radyo Kurakog”, emphasizing the qualities of Catandunganons: brave, resilient, strong and with a big heart.
