Butuan City- On September 14, 2022, the Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) visited the Province of Agusan del Norte to conduct the Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation Protocol (MELLPI Pro) of the provincial government and its Local Nutrition Focal Persons (LNFP) at the PSWD Conference Hall, Provincial Capitol, Butuan City.

One of the contenders for the Caraga Regional Outstanding Provincial Nutrition Action Officer, Dr. Silver Joy B. Tejano of Agusan del Norte shares her experiences as a public servant during the conduct of the Interview for LNFP. Dr. Tejano answers the interview heartily. She remarks on the unwavering support of the provincial government to ensure that social and nutrition related programs and activities are successfully implemented and able to reach all the Agusanons without prejudice.

She also cited that working together, having a harmonious relationship within the office, in the community and even at home, and open communication will aid in the attainment of goals. The goals include helping the community, improving the health and nutritional status of Agusanons especially of children, and contributing to the betterment of all.

She added that knowledge and skills are important and so is a good attitude; one should be kind, humble and always willing to improve oneself, “We need to compete with ourselves, not with others, and see what we need to develop to give better services.”

Dr. Tejano has been a committed and dedicated Provincial Nutrition Action Officer-designate for more than 2 years, since she was appointed by then Governor Dale Corvera as the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Department Head.

Aside from social development and nutrition, she is also in-charge of the different programs and projects related to gender and development, senior citizens, people with disabilities and women’s sector. #LVPVargas