February 14, 2018- The National Nutrition Council Caraga in collaboration with Agusan del Sur Provincial Government and DXDA conducted the Nutrition-School-on-the-Air (NSOA) of 10 Kumainment Commencement Exercise for the 15 NSOA students from the Residential Treatment and Rehab Center (RTRC), Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. With its aim to promote and educate barely reached places on the importance of good nutrition and the importance of healthy lifestyle in the physical well-being of an individual. A collaborative effort through Agusan del Sur Provincial Government and media partner, DXDA Radyo Agusan 92.7 Agusan del Sur radio program was aired and targeted the listeners of the radio stations. The Nutrition School On the Air (NSOA) is a nutrition promotion module developed by the National Nutrition Council followed by the implementing stations to create public awareness and adopt good nutrition. It has 12 sessions on 10 kumainments which encompasses the localized and popularized version of the Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos. Quizzes were done after every episode to determine the learnings of the students and in the end, a graduation was scheduled.

The Provincial Nutrition Action Officer Ms. Laniebelle T. Angchangco shared an inspirational message and was overwhelmed with the enthusiasm of the participants on the NSOA. She is also thankful for the support given by the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur. NO III Leah Vina P. Vargas RN MN extends her appreciation and gratitude to the local media partners, and as well as the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur in bringing much effort to the NSOA.

At the end of the program the participants were able to receive certificate of completion for actively participated in the NSOA modules. They also shared their learning experiences and appreciation on NSOA. It is indeed that NSOA provides every individual an equal opportunity to educate, participate and advocate their learnings towards good nutrition.

Author: NO II Karlyn Rose B. Panes