To formulate the Regional Nutrition Strategic Action Plan, the Regional Nutrition Committee Region 10 was convened in a two-day live-out workshop on July 5 to 6 2012 at the Hotel Conchita, Cogon, Cagayan de Oro City. The workshop was facilitated by Ms. Heidi Grace P. Mendoza,CPA,MBA, a Lead Consultant from Create one Consulting. The workshop process included the presentation of the PPAN 2011-2016 and the Northern Mindanao Nutrition Situation Report 2012, lectures, small group workshops and discussions. A highly consultative and consensus building process was adopted using the technology of participation.
Translating the PPAN into specific actions is primarily a responsibility of the local government units (LGU), but the Regional Nutrition Committees (RNC) play an important role in harmonizing all nutrition efforts. As it serves as the link between the national government and the local communities, the RNCX needs to establish a strategic and action-oriented plan as the main objective of this workshop.
The workshop was attended by representatives from different agencies, viz; Ms. Beryl Go,NDIV and Ms. Leticia Culanag, Admin asst II from the Department of Health , Dr. Ella Cecilia Nalipongit, M.O IV ,Ms. Ruth D. Alejado, ND1 and Ms. Jefi Hona,NDII from the Department of Education, Ms. Juvy Ann Pimente,RND from the Nutritionist and Dietetians Association of the Philippines Misamis Oriental Chapter, Ms. Eva Pacturan, Agriculturist II from the Department of Agriculture, Ms. Daisy Canda, AOIV from the Department of Budget and Management, Ms. Leonila G. Cajarte, Chief EDS and Ms. April Ann Tiguli, EDSII from the National Economic and Development Authority and Ms. Sheryl Nacario, NDIII from the Department of Social Welfare and Development, representatives from Local Government Unit also attended the workshop, viz; Ms. Rica Raguro,CNAO (City of Malaybalay), Mr. Elmer S. Risonar , CNAO (City of Ginggog), Ms. Lelita Navarez,CNAO (City of Ozamis), Ms. Estrelita Madjos, PNAO and Anecito Torayno,DNPC(Province of Bukidnon), Jesus Dumangon, MNAO (Municipality of Kadingilan).
