19 July 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – Following the hiring process and approval of contract, the National Nutrition Council Regional Office X hired a new technical staff for the Early Childhood Care and Development-First 1000 Days (ECCD-F1K) Program in Bukidnon Province.

As preparations are being continued for the wet feeding scheme for the Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program (TK DSP) in the eight (8) recipient Local Government Units (LGUs) of Bukidnon, NNC X fast-tracked hiring of a new focal person for seamless execution of the said preparations. Mr. Gwyn Y. Balaba, RND was hired as the new Provincial Nutrition Focal Point, following the non-renewal of former program in-charge, Ms. Stephanie C. Barrio. PNFP Balaba is expected to coordinate, and implement F1K and related activities in the province. He is also tasked to support various activities of the NNC regional office.

Nutrition Program Coordinator Gladys Mae S. Fernandez with Nutrition Officer III Sheena Marie G. Talle oriented the new PNFP on the background of NNC, its mandates and programs, and the Regional Office’s operations last 16 July 2021.

With the new manpower of NNC X, it is assured that deliverables for the ECCD-F1K Program, specifically for Tutok Kainan, are continued. (NO I Vazamija Therese A. Villasi)