January 24, 2018- The local government of Bayugan City conducted a Joint Meeting on the Prime Movers of Nutrition last January 24, 2018 held at the Lope A. Asis Gymnasium, Bayugan City. Local nutrition workers are among the movers in nutrition program in which they coordinate in planning, implementation and monitoring of local nutrition activities. The joint meeting was attended by almost 100 participants from the members of the local nutrition committee, partners of nutrition and representatives from non-government organizations.
NNC Caraga together with the Provincial Nutrition Action Officer of Agusan del Sur Ms. Laniebelle T. Angchangco attended as resource speakers during the meeting. City Nutrition Action Officer Ms. Ana Jane Garcia presented the 2017 Nutrition Accomplishment of Bayugan City. NNC Caraga NO III Leah Vina P. Vargas RN MN presented the nutrition updates and PPAN 2017-2022. She also acknowledged the active participation of the local nutrition committee and nutrition partners and further added that the continuous support of the barangay nutrition committee to nutrition program is very essential for the barangay nutrition scholars (BNS) to effectively perform their tasks. PNAO Ms. Laniebelle T. Angchangco discussed the important roles and functions of the local nutrition committee and challenged them to apply their learnings and skills on managing their nutrition programs. The meeting also provided a venue for the members of the local nutrition committee and barangay nutrition scholars to exchange effective and relevant strategies in implementing nutrition interventions in their areas.

Bayugan City is vying for the 1st year Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition (CROWN) maintenance after being the Green Banner Awardee for three consecutive years.