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25 October 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – The National Nutrition Council (NNC) X paid a visit to the Local Chief Executives (LCEs) of the Municipalities of Matungao and Linamon, Lanao del Norte to conduct Advocacy Meeting on Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program (TK DSP). Both LGUs are under the Phase III of the TK DSP.
Conducted last 21 October 2021, the meetings were facilitated by Provincial Nutrition Focal Point Lizelle L. Bete and Nutrition Officer III Sheena Marie G. Talle. Ms. Junahzel P. Bantaculo, Nutritionist-Dietitian II of the Department of Health assigned in the two LGUs accompanied NNC X. Municipal Mayor Aisha M. Azis and Municipal Mayor Randy J. Macapil of LGUs Matungao and Linamon, respectively, were present during the dialogue.
In LGU Matungao, Mayor Azis was all ears during the meeting. She was grateful that the municipality of Matungao is one of the recipient municipalities under Phase III TK DSP. Preparatory activities and plans that are most suitable on the program were discussed in consideration with the resources available in their municipality. She also expressed her full commitment and support to the program.
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24 October 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – The Northern Mindanao Regional Bantay Asin Task Force (RBATF) convened its second semester meeting last 22 October 2021 via Zoom. The National Nutrition Council (NNC) X facilitated the conduct of the meeting, which was presided over by Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Gladys Mae S. Fernandez. A total of 17 RBATF X members attended the meeting.
Meeting highlights include the presentation of the revised promotional video on Iodized Salt, 2021 1st First and Second Semester Salt Monitoring Results, and 2021 2nd Semester Salt Monitoring Updates.
Nutrition Officer (NO) I Liezel Joy D. Reyes presented the promotional video which was produced by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) X. Although, the video needs minor edits but the body already approved it and requested the Secretariat to incorporate the comments.
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The bones and joints are parts of the musculoskeletal system which support body structure, protect vital organs, and give the body its shape. Also, the skeleton allows movement of the body by supporting its weight. The bone and joint act as a lever to pull the muscles to make the body parts mobile.
Musculoskeletal health impacts the quality of life and longevity. Good bone and joint health allow a person to carry out his/her activities with ease and without pain. On the other hand, illnesses, injuries, and other musculoskeletal health issues can lead to disabilities imposing an extensive burden on a person’s health and well-being.
It is not a secret that the body undergoes several changes throughout life. The bones are not exempted because it constantly goes through remodeling. So, as we age, the bone absorption and formation balance change leading to bone tissue loss. The common conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system are osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, gout, arthritis, herniated disk, bone cancer, and bone fractures (broken bones).
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24 October 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – To ensure that only adequately iodized salt reaches the households and to sustain the operationalization of the Saktong iodine sa Asin Campaign in the region, the Regional Bantay Asin Task Force (RBATF) X conducted the 2nd Semester Salt Monitoring at public markets in Iligan City, Tubod and Lala, Lanao del Norte last 20 -21 October 2021 respectively.
The team was composed of Ms. Telesfora G. Madelo, Nutritionist-Dietitian IV of the Department of Health Center for Health Development-Northern Mindanao, PEMS Jerryfel Monsubre of Iligan City Police Station, Police Staff Sergeant Grace May O. Jove of Tubod Municipal Police Station (MPS), Police Master Sergeant Gelo Mio Geralla of Lala MPS and Nutrition Officers Arlie Joy O. Damiles and Liezel Joy D. Reyes of National Nutrition Council (NNC) X.
In Iligan City, the team was assisted by Sanitary Inspector Engr. Evan P. Lagura; Mr. Gregorio Vera Cruz and Mr. Lieghtton Marc J. Sidlao from the Environmental Sanitation Office, and Ms. Injelle May B. Baculio, Nutritionist Dietitian/City Nutrition Program Coordinator. On the other hand, all throughout the monitoring in the Province of Lanao del Norte, the team was joined by Provincial Sanitary Inspector Engr. George A. Demavivas. In Tubod, Municipal Administrator Margarito Bete, MT III Ms. Marivic Ditangon, Sanitary Inspectors Mr. Jonathan L. Sumala and Ms. Risa A. Sarsalejo joined the monitoring. While in Lala, the team was accompanied by Sanitary Inspectors Ms. Tessie M. Rodrigo and Ms. Prita H. Dominguez, and Market Administrator Mr. Guardalope Villondo.
Read more: RBATF monitors Iligan and LDN for intensified RA 8172 campaign
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18 October 2021, Cagayan de Oro City – In support to the Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program (TK DSP), the National Nutrition Council (NNC) X organized the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) for the First 1000 Days (F1K) Regional Technical Working Group (RTWG).
Conducted last 15 October 2021, a meeting was held to gather the identified RTWG member agencies who will provide support and technical assistance during the implementation of the program. NNC X Nutrition Program Coordinator (NPC) Gladys Mae S. Fernandez presided over the meeting.
The ECCD F1K-RTWG is comprised of eight (8) select agencies, namely, the regional offices of Department of Health (DOH), Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), and Department of Budget and Management (DBM).
Read more: NorMin organizes Technical Working Group for ECCD-F1K
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(21 October 2021, Cagayan de Oro City/OIC-DNPC Marites A. Gomez) The Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental under the leadership of Governor Bambi Emano ensures that all Misamisnons are safe, healthy and secured. True to its catchphrase, “Kung taga MisOr Ka, Secure Ka”.
Inadequate dietary intake has been identified as one of the immediate causes of malnutrition. In order to address this concern, Gov. Emano even on his third and final term as governor of this province, leaves no stone unturned. Proper coordination from the active members of the Provincial Nutrition Committee (PNC) particularly the Provincial Agriculture Office headed by Mr. Jose Apollo Pacamalan and Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office headed by Mr. Jhunleymar Abella and the pooling of resources from other active member agencies, were geared towards appropriate and timely nutrition interventions.
