The COVID-19 pandemic does not hamper the commitment of the Regional BNS Officers to convene and discuss matters in improving and sustaining the Regional BNS Federation. Last December 3, 2021, the Regional Barangay Nutrition Scholar Federation Inc. Year-End Meeting was conducted at Greenstate Suites, Koronadal City, South Cotabato. It was attended by six (6) regional BNS officers.

The meeting provides an initial avenue for a solid foundation being the BNS leaders who will take the lead in mobilizing other BNSs in the Region to engage, be involved, and participate actively for a more efficient and effective nutrition program implementation. Matters discussed during the said activity includes technical updates on the EOPT Plus tool and MELLPI Pro, the status of Regional BNS Federation Inc. fund, revisiting the Constitution and By-Laws (CBL), Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR), and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Registration status of the regional BNS federation.

Meanwhile, the BNS officers had fun during the group dynamic activities that aimed to build a team that has strengthened camaraderie, teamwork, and trust in each other. After the activities, the BNS leaders had the opportunity to process what had happened and share their realizations.

RNPC Laquihon commended the efforts of the BNS regional officers and thanked them for all their hard work and for representing their respective provincial/city BNS federations. RNPC Laquihon further encouraged them to continue what they are doing and emphasized the importance of an organized, strengthened, and sustainable BNS Federation in the region.

More activities were lined-up for CY 2022 to mobilize and strengthen the Regional BNS Federation. (NOILaurito/NOIIIFlores/RNPCLaquihon)