6 April 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – National Nutrition Council X Nutrition Program Coordinator Gladys Mae S. Fernandez and staff paid a courtesy call to the new Regional Director of DOH Center for Health Development – Northern Mindanao, Dr. Jose R. Llacuna, Jr., MD, MPH, CESO III on 6 April 2021.

Present also during the meeting were Ms. Telesfora G. Madelo, ND IV and staff, Ms. Pamela E. Legaria of DOH CHD-NM.

NPC Fernandez presented the organizational structure of NNC X and enumerated the 2020 accomplishments under major output indicators, including the unplanned activities done. She also discussed the planned activities for 2021.

During the courtesy call, current issues on the nutrition programs were tackled. Dr. Llacuna concurred on the possible priorities and direction of the Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC) X under his leadership. He likewise committed to lead the RNC X and to provide assistance and insights to forward the agenda on nutrition.

Dr. Llacuna assumed post as the new head of the CHD-NM last 15 March 2021. Being the Regional Director of the CHD, Dr. Llacuna is consequently the Chairperson of the RNC X. (NO III Sheena Marie G. Talle)