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September 1, 2015, Koronadal City - Team building refers to the various activities undertaken to motivate the team members and increase the overall performance of the team as well as to strengthen the bond among the employees. Everyone deserves a rest after a very busy and stressful work. August 26-28, 2015 the NNC XII staff took a break and spent 3 days in the quiet, calm and peaceful place of Brgy. Dahilayan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon Province. Dahilayan Forest, Adventure Park and Garden Resortin Bukidnon is one of the country’s most promising outdoor destinations, featuring a wide range of exciting activities for all ages. The place is a perfect spot to commune with nature, scenic ambience, and marvelling at the beauty of God’s creation.
Our teambuilding activity was more on outdoor activities and one of the major objectives of this activity is to take the staff away from the workplace and feel at home.
During the 1st day we were already welcomed by a cold wind and serene nature that captivated our eyes and instantly relieved our tiredness. We were able to sightsee the park and also tried some adventure rides offered in the park which challenged and dared us and pulled out the gallantry inside us.We spent the night at Dahilayan Garden Resort and truly appreciate God’s creation as well as reflected on it. We spent the night by bonding and laughing with each other, sharing thoughts and even life’s different stories and struggles.
On the second day we travelled again to Northern Mindanao Integrated Agricultural Research Center (NOMIARC), the research arm of the Department of Agriculture in Region 10 - it plays a significant role in generating various technology on crops, livestock’s and integrated farming system and spent the rest of the day in RR Family Resort in Maramag, Bukidnon.
The ample time given to each and everyone mattered a lot; we were able to appreciate the importance of everyone and of course enjoys the company of one another and being away from pressure of work. We, once again were recharged and ready to face again the real world more positive and optimistic.
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In its thrusts to enhance/reinforce the theoretical knowledge, counseling and practical skills of their nutrition implementers, the Provincial Nutrition Committee of South Cotabato conducted growth monitoring and promotion training last November 19 – 20, 2013. The participants are the Municipal Nutrition Action Officers/Nutrition Aides of South Cotabato Province. This was held at Glan, Sarangani Province.
The National Nutrition Council XII was invited to be one of the resource persons. NO III Gladys Mae S. Fernandez provided technical assistance by discussing the Anthropometric Measurement Error and the Standardization Test. This includes the In-House Practicum thru checking the precision and accuracy of measurements taken by each enumerator.
During the training, the NNC XII presented and discussed also the Revised Ten Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos. This was formulated by a technical working group composed of experts from various fields and organized by DOST-FNRI. The guidelines have been approved by the NNC Governing Board on 31 October 2012. related health practices of Filipinos towards improving the nutrition situation.
After the presentation, the delegates pledged their commitment to support especially in the promotion and dissemination as well as to practice these messages.
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25 November 2013, Koronadal City – As part of the region wide promotion and advocacy of the Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF), NNC XII in partnership with LGU Koronadal led by City Nutrition Action Officer Veronica M. Daut, launched the updated ten messages of the NGF which was attended by Barangay Nutrition Scholars, Nutrition and LGU staff held at the City Hall of Koronadal.
Ms. Hannah Leah M. Bautista, Nutrition Officer II of NNC XII, presented each of the ten (10) messages of the NGF together with its rationale. Ms. Bautista greatly emphasized that the said food based and behavior-driven messages are important to encourage the public on the importance of making healthy food choices and practicing healthy lifestyle. She further added, that majority of the ten leading causes of mortality in the SOCCSKSARGEN region are lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases based on the 2012 Field Health Service Information System (FHSIS) Report of the Department of Health-Center for Health Development XII.
After the presentation, everyone pledged their commitment to support, promote and practice the ten Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos followed by the ceremonial signing led by Arceli M. Latonio, Nutrition Program Coordinator of NNC XII.
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03 December 2013, Koronadal City - The National Nutrition Council Region XII headed by Nutrition Program Coordinator Arceli M. Latonio launched the revised Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF) and awarded regional nutrition winners all over the region during the 2013 Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony (RNAC) held at the Convention Center of The Farm @ Carpenter Hill in Koronadal City.
A total of 220 guests graced the event composed of representatives of Local Chief Executives, Nutrition Action Officers, Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNSs), Regional Directors from different line agencies, Members of the Regional Nutrition Committee and Technical Working Group, Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team members, Chairpersons and members of the Local Nutrition Committees, Nutrition Key Persons, Information Officers, Local Media Partners, various nutrition stakeholders and partners, awardees and winners during the Nutrition Month Culmination Activity.
During the launching, each of the ten (10) messages were presented through a concise video clip and immediately followed by the unveiling of the updated messages. Afterwhich, everyone pledged their commitment of support to NGF promotion led by Ms. Maria-Bernardita T. Flores, Assistant Secretary of Health and NNC Executive Director, which was then immediately followed by the ceremonial signing.
NNC XII credited a total of 58 awards to nutrition winners in the region during the awarding ceremony. The said event aims to recognize the excellent performance of the provinces, cities and municipalities as well as Barangay Nutrition Scholars for their unrelenting pursuit to advocate and implement nutrition-related activities and interventions.
"A quitter never wins and a winner never quits", opening statement of A/Sec of Health Flores as she delivered her keynote message and challenged the region to never lose hope and continue the battle against malnutrition. She also emphasized the elements in being a winner in nutrition.
Awardees during the ceremony received their certificates of recognition and tokens including the winners during the Regional Nutrition Month Culmination Activity. In addition, green banners were given to the municipalities of Surallah, Pigcawayan and Malungon, being the outstanding municipalities in their respective provinces. Cash awards were also awarded to the longest serving BNSs as well as the outstanding BNSs in the cities, municipalities, provinces and in the region sponsored by the Department of Health-Center for Health Development XII and NNC XII. Ms. Lorena P. Cabillo of Barangay Magsaysay in Kidapawan City was recognized as the outstanding BNS in the region and was given cash award and certificate of merit signed by A/Sec of Health Flores, being one of the finalists during the search for the National Outstanding BNS. Moreover, special citations awarded by NNC XII were the Best Breastfeeding Station, Best Gulayan sa Barangay/Opisina and Best Barangay Nutrition Committee in the region. Aside from the certificates and tokens, winners of the Best Gulayan sa Barangay/Opisina also received sets of garden tools courtesy of the Department of Agriculture XII. Kidapawan City and Province of South Cotabato, the contenders for the Consistent Regional Outstanding Winners in Nutrition (CROWN), were also recognized by the region for their continued efforts in improving the nutrition situation through their effective management of local nutrition programs.
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20 December 2013, Koronadal City – NNC XII in collaboration with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) XII headed by their Regional Director Olivia T. Sudaria, launched the updated Nutritional 
Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF) as part of its region wide promotion. 15 information officers from PIA XII gathered together for their year-end meeting and NNC XII took the opportunity to launch NGF and guaranteed for their commitment and full support to disseminate the nutrition messages to their areas of assignment and community.
Ms. Hannah Leah M. Bautista and Ms. Philine Claire M. Gepte, both Nutrition Officers from NNC XII, presented each of the updated messages together with its rationale. Participants also enjoyed the trivia questions asked and prizes were given to those who obtained the correct answer. After the presentation, RD Sudaria led the pledge of commitment followed by the ceremonial signing.
RD Sudaria wrapped-up the presentation by assuring their full commitment to support the ten NGF and will facilitate its broadcasting to other agencies and thru her radio programs. She committed to display the NGF messages in front of their office premises so as to inform the public of its importance and for them to be reminded to practice the messages as well.
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Search for Gulayan sa Rural Health Unit/Nutrition Post was conducted by NNC XII. The search was open to all Rural Health Unit/ Nutrition post in the region with vegetable garden maintained specifically by the Barangay Nutrition Commitee.
The objective of the Gulayan sa RHU/ Nutrition Post is to encourage community through their health nutrition workers to have an organically grown vegetables in their backyards to help alleviate hunger.
The barangay which was awarded as the Best Gulayan waws BS Aquino in Norala, South Cotabato. The gardens started last 2011, and currently have 20 varieties of vegetables and they also have fruits and "adlai", which is an alternative for rice. It was also very inspiring that Brgy. Captain itslef led the committee in maintaining their garden. He required his constituents also to plant lemon grass in the garden and beside the road to serve as insect repellant. The garden was located at the back of the barangay hall.
The barangay that got second place was the baranagy San Roque of Koronadal City. The garden started few years ago and it was maintained by their barangay nutrition scholar. The garden was located near the barangay hall beside the nutrition post and has 24 varieties of vegetables. The committee sells the vegetables as part of their IGP and the third spot was awarded to Brgy. Labangal,General Santos City.
Nutritious foods are not found in food chains or expensive restaurants. We don't need to spend too much to have nutritious food in our table. Having a vegetablegarden in our backyard or community will give us foods that are full of nutrients and with that it can help in alleviating hunger in our community.
