Davao City – Deserving Nutrition Workers in Region XI have been awarded for the CY 2014 implementation of Nutrition Program last November 19, 2015 at the Grand Men Seng Hotel, Davao City. It was attended by the different nutrition partners from Regional Nutrition Committee XI (RNC XI) and the Local Government Units (LGUs) of the region. Also on the said event, the new Sakto Seal sa Asin was launched.
The awards that have given were based on the 2014 performance of the LGUs who participated in the annual Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI). In giving recognition to the LGUs who have exhibited exemplary performance in the management of their nutrition programs, Nutrition Program Coordinator Dr. Maria Teresa L. Ungson led the awarding which was assisted by the Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET): Ms. Grace Elsa B. Albano from the Department of Health XI, Ms. Nemia Lumaino from the Department of Trade and Industry and Ms. Carolina Armada from the Department of Budget and Management – to be part of the congratulatory board.
One of the awards that were given for the LGUs is the 2014 Regional Green Banner Award given to the province, city and municipality that has been ranked as the first or represents the best in the region for their performance in the year 2014. This award was given to TAGUM CITY (City Level)and was received by Mayor Allan L. Rellon and City Nutrition Action Officer (CNAO) Dr. Arnel Florendo; and to the Municipality of MAWAB, COMPOSTELA VALLEY (Municipality Level) which was received by Mayor Evalina Jampayas and Municipal Nutrition Action Officer (MNAO) Manolito Cuasito. Also, the 2014 Provincial Green Banner Award was given to the Municipality of HAGONOY, DAVAO DEL SUR and received by Mayor Franco Calida and Provincial Nutrition Action Officer (PNAO) Dr. Azucena Dayanghirang.
The Kaugmaon Award, is an award only given in Davao Region. This award is given to the LGU who has improved and performed well and shows promise in the years to come. For 2014 performance,the Municipality of KAPALONG, DAVAO DEL NORTE has proved to be a fighter and withstood challenges in their nutrition program that also ranked second best during the MELLPI visits. The award was received by Vice-Mayor Teresita Timbol and MNAO Edwin Ganiera.
Adding to list of awards for the LGU is the Pag-asa Award which is given to an LGU in recognition for its notable achievement with regards to achieving the highest average reduction in malnutrition among preschool children based on Operation Timbang Results and was given to the Municipality of Mawab, Compostela Valley.
Moving on to the individual awards, the Search for the Regional Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar (ROBNS) is done annually. A total of 5 BNSs were evaluated by the RNET this year, and among them, BNS Evangeline P. Orais of Barangay Visayan Village, Tagum City was chosen as the 2014 Regional Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar. The second place went to BNS Regina P. Dellosa of Barangay Camudmud, Island Garden City of Samal; placing on third is BNS Ronela Q. Villacas of Bgy. Bawani, Mawab, Compostela Valley. Also, BNS Socorro Jean A. Sigasig of Barangay Buhangin Proper, Davao Cityand BNS Ester M. Arganda of Barangay Sinayawan, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur were awarded as Provincial Outstanding BNS of their respective provinces.
The launching of the adequately-iodized salt quality seal, dubbed as “Saktong Iodine sa Asin”, was developed mainly to strengthen and revitalize the existing Diamond Sangkap Pinoy Seal used in the labels of iodized salt. This adequately-iodized salt seal aims to increase awareness and use of adequately-iodized salt in households and point of purchase. The quality seal will serve as guide to consumers in identifying and purchasing adequately-iodized salt. RNPC Dr. Ungson added insights about the importance of the amount of iodine intake in every child and even adults.
This is just a simple manifestation that the Davao Region is moving forward to a more healthy population with their rising dedication to nutrition.
Congratulations to all the winners!
