The 2013 Regional Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar of Region X Ms Dorothy P Felipe of Barangay North Poblacion, Maramag Bukidnon , who  garnered the highest final score of 96%, is one among to top 50% ROBNS ranking who will now vie for the National Outstanding BNS Award for 2012. The interagency National Evaluation Team (NET) is set to visit ROBNS Ms Felipe on 10-12 September 2013.  The NET will assess if efforts of BNS Felipe with the support of Barangay Nutrition Committee (BNC) has resulted in the improvement of the nutrition situation in her barangay. The NET shall review her action plan and accomplishments in 2012 and visit projects she initiated as well as check on her competencies in weighing and computing the nutritional status of preschool children.

The annual search for the coveted National Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar (NOBNS) Award aims to evaluate the performance of BNSs and recognize those with exemplanary performance in the delivery of basic nutrition and related services in his/her area of assignment.