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Read more: New Zealand Ambassador visits typhoon Odette areas of Surigao del Norte
BUTUAN CITY- The New Zealand Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency Peter Kell along with UNICEF Philippines Country Representative Oyunsaikhan Dendevnorov conducted a humanitarian visit to typhoon-stricken areas of the Province of Surigao del Norte on 28 November to 01 December 2022.
The team was joined by the National Nutrition Council Caraga staff was purposely conducted to acquaint with key stakeholders and monitor initiatives enacted by UNICEF and implementing partners
Itinerary for Day 1 and 2 includes a courtesy meeting with the City Government of Surigao and Province of Surigao del Norte to which response activities shared to local chief executives and health and nutrition focal personnel.
In Siargao Islands, the team visited General Luna, Burgos and Sta Monica, where the team witnessed water sanitation and hygiene (WASH), nutrition program implementation and sustainable livelihood programs.
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BUTUAN CITY – Department of Health (DOH) Center for Health Development- Caraga in coordination with Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga conducted an Orientation on Philippine Multisectoral Nutrition Project (PMNP) to members of the Technical Working Group on December 1-2, 2022 at the Leader's Hall, DOH CHD Caraga Office, Butuan City.
Assistant Regional Director, Dr. Sadaila K. Rakiin graced the opening ceremony and shared to participants that as public servants, collaboration and working together is an important aspect to combat all forms of malnutrition.
Meanwhile, Senior Program Officer Josephine Jade of the DOH Central Office served as resource speaker and presented the: Basis of the Project Design, PMNP: Elements of Convergence Approach, PMNP Implementation Processes, LGU Mobilization, Regional Program Management Office including the Monitoring and Evaluation.
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Read more: Moving Into New Heights: A Grateful and Rewarding Sojourn of NPC Labordo
As the late well-known philanthropist and business leader, Bill Gates, once said that “As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.” The same thought and mindset of our focused leader even at a young age. Join us as we swiftly magnify into the journey of Dr. Nino Archie Labordo.
With his genealogy emanating from Region VIII, Dr. Labordo was born in the humble abode of Mr. and Mrs. Tiburcio D. Labordo, Jr. Brought up in a far-flung farming barangay from a simple and big family, at a young age Dr. Labordo was already exercising authority as he leads and provides guidance to his siblings, as he was the second from among his siblings. Both his elementary and high school education prepared and nurtured him to be a proactive, energetic, diligent, keen, and ever hopeful young leader. He was destined to work abroad after college, but faith led him to his passion and patriotism, his care and community service always prompt him to live where his heart is. He was likewise awarded Best in Clinical Award and Leadership Award from a prestigious college in Region VIII, where his leadership skills were fostered and reared further.
At work his colleagues would describe him as super keen to details, strict, and “by the book.” He is well organized and ensures to it that everything is being executed as planned and intended, nothing should be missed out. His clinical students would agree and would have similar feedback. But all of them were thankful and honored of having the experience of the mentorship of Dr. Labordo.
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BUTUAN CITY – Province of Agusan del Sur Nutrition Village located in Patin-ay, Prosperidad was awarded as Most Innovative and Sustained Malnutrition Management Project during the recently concluded Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony last November 29, 2022 at LMX Convention, Butuan City.
The establishment of the Nutrition Village answers the call of preventing malnutrition as stated Presidential Decree 491 signed on June 25, 1974. The Nutrition Village was established in the 1978.
From its establishment in 1978, the nutrition villages are still operating. It is composed of 7 mini houses, toilets, kitchen, dining rooms, various garden beds and pots, and small poultry houses. Fresh produced of the Nutri-Village are used for the preparation of meals intended for severely malnourished children.
Severely malnourished children referred by the hospital and recorded malnourished children through active case finding of the nutrition offices are confined in the village.
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Read more: Retired local nutrition focal points receives appreciation
Butuan City – The Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony honored three local nutrition focal points retirees for their exemplary performance and support to the implementation of different nutrition programs and activities in their respective localities, 29 November 2022 at LMX Convention Center, Butuan City.
Ms. Ermelinda Ascarez served as the Provincial Nutrition Action Officer (PNAO) for the Province of Surigao del Sur for 43 years from January 1979 to March 2022.
On the other hand, Ms. Marillu Gallardo served the province of Surigao del Sur as the District Nutrition Program Coordinator (DNPC), serving the province for 33 years from November 1989 to May 2022.
Meanwhile, Ms. Leonida Adiong of the Municipality of Buenavista, Agusan del Norte served as the Municipal Nutrition Action Officer (MNAO) for 2 years from November 2019 until her retirement in January 2021.
The National Nutrition Council Caraga commended the years of public service of retired local nutrition focal points in the region with a Plaque of Recognition.
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Read more: Tandag City a Learning Hub for Enhanced and Revitalized Nutrition
BUTUAN CITY– An Orientation on the Learning Hubs for Enhanced and Revitalized Nutrition (LHEARN Project) in Tandag City was conducted on 22-23 November 2022 at CDRRM Training Hall, Tandag City with members of the City Nutrition Committee attending the activity.
LHEARN is part of the local government unit mobilization strategies of the National Nutrition Council, which is a strategy contributing to the goals and outcomes of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN). The capacity-building platform was developed to facilitate sharing of knowledge and experiences in nutrition program management among local government units (LGU) for improved nutrition called, Learning Hubs for Enhanced and Revitalized Nutrition (LHEARN Project).
Tandag City a component city of the Province of Surigao del Sur, was selected as the region’s pilot LHEARN LGU. The said city has achieved several recognitions such as Seal of Good Local Governance, Ganti sa Kapiskay Award, Healthy Pilipinas for Healthy Communities Award, Green Banner, Green Banner Seal of Compliance and Golden Tarra Award among others.
