24 June 2019, Cagayan de Oro City – National Nutrition Council Region X hosts the 24 June Monday flag raising ceremony at the DOH Center for Health Development – Northern Mindanao Office Compound, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City.

Attended by approximately 80 DOH CHD-NM officials and employees, the morning started with the singing of the Pambansang Awit, prayer, and recitation of Panunumpa ng Katapatan sa Watawat ng Pilipinas and DOH Integrity and Quality Policy Statements. As part of the weekly convocation, Chiefs of the various divisions and units of the DOH CHD-NM likewise shared announcements and travel feedbacks.

Highlighted after the flag ceremony was the unveiling for the first time of the celebration’s 2019 Nutrition Month tarpaulin by DOH CHD-NM OIC-Director IV Adriano P. Suba-an and NPC Gladys Mae S. Fernandez. Background on the yearly campaign and emphasis on the key messages of the theme, “Kumain nang wasto at maging aktibo… push natin ‘to!” was explained by NO II Sheena Marie G. Talle as the tarp was revealed.

Games through NutMonth Q & A was opened to all staff where winners who answered questions correctly were given customized 2019 NutMonth tumblers. Foldable fans were also distributed to all personnel.

To honor the birthday celebrators for July being the Nutrition Month, tokens were handed to each celebrator, including OIC-RD Suba-an.

Prior the singing of DOH Hymn, OIC-RD Suba-an gave his message to all officials and staff and encouraged everyone to continuously seek improvement in the execution of tasks and making of reports, as well as being proactive in providing services to those in need.

The sponsorship of the DOH Monday flag raising and unveiling of the Nutrition Month tarpaulin is an annual practice by NNC X before or on the month of July which is celebrated as Nutrition Month. (NO II Sheena Marie G. Talle)