1 April 2014, Koronadal City- “Competent, commitment and responsiveness” the guiding principles RNC hold for a better community. The Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC) SOCCSKSARGEN convened during the 1st quarter meeting last March 27, 2014 held at The Farm @ Carpenter Hill, Koronadal City.
The meeting was presided by DOH XII Asst. Regional Director, Dr. Francisco Mateo. This was participated by NPC Arceli M. Latonio and the 12 representatives of regional line agencies. The regional nutrition situation was presented to guide the committee members for further planning and assessment. The regional nutrition committee discussed the nutrition challenges and updated the strategic action to guarantee a well- nourished region. With this, the committee expressed eagerness and commitment in implementing programs/projects and other interventions to address the nutrition situation in the region.

In addition, the committee was successful in organizing the Regional Nutrition Cluster chaired by the National Nutrition Council Regional Office. The cluster aims to ensure the nutritional status of individuals especially the vulnerable groups: the infants, young children, pregnant and lactating women, elderly people and people with disabilities, will not worsen due to the impact of emergency and disaster. A resolution was passed on the organization the Regional Nutrition Cluster. Responsiveness and neutrality shall embody the newly organized cluster that would deliver quality nutrition services.

The RNC also requested the DOH XII thru HEMS to conduct orientation/ training for the members of the cluster from regional to local level.