Cabadbaran City- Sixteen (16) of the Barangay Nutrition Scholar Federation leaders had an audience meeting with the new Officer-in-Charge of NNC Caraga region, Dr. Nino Archie S. Labordo on Wednesday, 10 November 2021 at Gazebo Pools and Restaurant, Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte.

OIC NPC Dr. Labordo took the opportunity to convene the members and officers of the Agusan del Norte Provincial BNS Federation while having the Nutrition Program Management training organized by the Provincial Nutrition Office of Agusan del Norte. The meet and greet shared updates on Federation membership, medical and survivorship assistance and travelling allowance, requirements for the BNS ID and discussed on some issues and concerns at the community level.

In order to sustain the skills of the BNSs, OIC NPC Labordo encouraged to upgrade their learning through active participation in meetings, trainings and seminars. For 2022, OIC NPC Labordo shared to include the Idol ko si Nanay training for nutrition workers and shepherding project for BNSs.

Further, OIC NPC Labordo encouraged the Federation to conduct income-generating activities to sustain the federation. He likewise, invigorated the Federation to persevere amidst the threat of COVID-19 and congratulated them for their hard work, sacrifices and dedication as government partners in the delivery of basic health and nutrition services to their communities.

Present in the meeting are BNS officers from the municipalities of Buenavista, Carmen, Jabonga, Kitcharao, Las Nieves, Magallanes, Nasipit, Remedios T. Romualdez, Santiago, Tubay and Cabadbaran City. # ISCSablas