April 6, 2022. National Nutrition Council, both from Central and Regional Office, held the handover ceremony for the travelling allowance of the 17 Barangay Nutrition Scholars of Kabuntalan, Maguindanao.

The ceremony was personally attended by the Regional Head Dr. Kadil Jojo Sinolinding who handed the check to Ms. Baitun Dicocolano, the Secretary of Municipal Mayor Salaban G. Diocolano, with MNAO Bai Johanna Y. Diocolano, IPHO Nutritionist Ms. Jacqueline E. Gurtiza, RND, Public Health Nurse Ms. Parida M. Guiapac and other LGU officials of the said municipality.

Sinolinding mentioned in his message that the municipality is one of the first to receive such monetary support in the entire BARMM. He also encourages the Local Government Unit to continue supporting the BNS in their nutrition and health related activities as they play a big contribution in bringing down the cases of malnutrition while promoting good health in the municipality.

Author: NO I Raihana L. Dimapinggun, RN