20-22 SEPTEMBER 2022-The Municipality of Arakan held its BNS Refresher Training at 3A Brothers Café, Poblacion, Arakan, Cotabato. The activity was attended by 39 Barangay Nutrition Scholars facilitated by MNAO Michelle Habibun and Municipal Nutrition Program Coordinators.

During the activity, DMOs II Danah Pearl Aurel and Marie Jane Lihao served as Resource Persons. The Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition, BNS Program, Nutrition Assessment, BNAP Formulation, and EOPT were among the topics covered. The BNSs also went through the BNS Forms.

The activity was designed to both capacitate the newly appointed BNSs and refresh existing BNSs for continuing education. Being at the grassroots level, this will also equip them the basic knowledge, skills and core values that will allow them to perform their tasks efficiently and effectively in managing malnourished children.

Municipal Mayor Jeam Villasor delivered the closing message, assuring the Barangay Nutrition Scholars and Nutrition Program of his continued support. The Local Chief Executive is also thankful for the NNC's unwavering efforts in providing technical assistance. (DMO II Aurel/NO III Flores/RNPC)