SOCCSKSARGEN—National Women’s month has been annually observed in the month of March pursuant to Proclamation No. 227, as a tribute and call for the advancements of gender equality and women empowerment. This year’s campaign, “Juana Laban sa Pandemya: Kaya!”, also highlights women’s participation while battling the on-going pandemic which posed both challenges and opportunities.

In light of the aforesaid, the Regional Gender and Development Committee XII have encouraged all member agencies, institutions and other government instrumentalities in the region to take part to this month-long celebration while ensuring proper health and safety protocols.

Even in this time of new normal, the National Nutrition Council XII is one with the celebration to show commitment and support. Apart from hanging of streamer, NNC XII Office is set to offer free nutrition and diet counselling every Thursday and Friday for the whole month of March. The said activity comes with free IECs, Vital Signs taking, Basic Nutritional Assessment and Random Blood Sugar test.  Five (5) clients will be accommodated per day on an appointment basis.  This activity aims to create and strengthen public awareness on the importance of health and nutrition along with behavioral change especially amidst pandemic. NNC XII will also cater clients outside Koronadal City via online platform. This will also help clients understand the vital information of their health and nutrition needs.  

With this initiative, NNC XII hankers that all Juanas will not only be trailblazers and harbingers of change but will also serve as agents to inspire and empower everyone to be an epitome of health and good nutrition. (NO II Aurel/OIC-NPC Flores)