The first Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC) meeting was realized last January 25, 2013 at Fred Ann’s Food Haus in Koronadal City. It was organized by NNC XII as the secretariat and presided by the DOH-CHD OIC-Regional Director, Dr. Marlyn W. Convocar.
Twelve (12) regional member agencies were present during the meeting. One of the main agenda of the meeting is the reorganization and revitalization of the Regional Nutrition Committee of which after the thorough deliberation, DOH-CHD XII Regional Director was chosen to continue to chair the Regional Nutrition Committee, and the DA Regional Director as the vice-chair. Composition of the committee will also involve the private sector and non-government organizations to get a better deem of having a public-private partnership to help address the problem of malnutrition in the region.

Meanwhile, The Regional Nutrition Committee Strategic Plan, 2013-2016 was presented and approved by the body for adoption.

RNC Chair Convocar, in her final statement said that she is very optimistic that if the RNC (as an inter agency body) will work together as a team,and vigorously pursue its purpose of providing services to address the problem of malnutrition and to be guided by its principles of being ALIVE and ACTIVE towards the promotion and attainment of food security and improved nutrition, the RNCs’ vision of a food-secured and well-nourished SOCCSKSARGEN will become into reality.