Annually the National Nutrition Council provides financial assistance (traveling allowances, medical and survivorship) to the unsung heroes of the community- the Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS). This is to recognize and appreciate their hard work and efforts towards the improvement and betterment of the nutrition situation in the barangays and the people in the community.  

BNS receives a modest yearly traveling allowance amounting to P 1,200.00 each. In addition, the NNC provides medical assistance amounting to Php 5,000 to BNS who were hospitalized or succumb to illnesses. However, as per NNC guidelines, a BNS who gave birth is not covered for medical assistance.  And, survivorship assistance for the families of a deceased BNS regardless of the cause of death and the place of death, worth Php 20,000 for the burial expenses. The requisition of the said financial assistance should be submitted to NNC regional office not later than 6 months from the date of admission or death.

In the 1st quarter of 2021, the following LGUs received the cheques for 2020 traveling allowance: Aklan Province; Anini-y, Barbaza, Bugasong, Libertad, and Tobias Fornier of Antique Province; Roxas City, Dao, Ivisan, Mambusao, President Roxas, Panit-an, Panay, Pilar, and Tapaz of Capiz Province; Sibunag of Guimaras Province; Batad, Cabatuan, Lambunao, Miag-ao, Pototan, San Joaquin of Iloilo Province; Bacolod City, Cadiz City, Sagay City,  San Carlos City, Silay City, Victorias City, E.B. Magalona of Negros Occidental Province.
 
The following who received Medical Assistance for the 1st Quarter of the year 2021 is Nena C. Pataytay of San Carlos City, BNS Cristina C. Borlado of Lemery, Iloilo, BNS Leony L. Gavia, and BNS Amabelle B. Celiz of Iloilo City.

The beneficiaries of the late BNSes who received Survivorship Assistance during this 1st quarter of 2021 are family BNS Nancy S. Intanofrom Banga, Aklan, and BNSEmalyn D. Parconfrom Manapla, Negros Occidental.

For those who would like to avail the Assistance, you may refer to the requirements listed below:

BNS TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE

Requirements for new LGUs

1. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) from the LGU
2. BNS Training Report
3. Letter req. from LCE             
4. Financial Plan                         
5. Updated BNS Master list

Liquidation:

1. Official Receipt (original/ certified true copy)
2. Conforme (signed by LCE)
3. Payroll (original/ certified true copy)

Request for BNS Travelling Allowance:

1. BNS travelling allowance from the previous year should be liquidated
2. Letter req. from LCE/ Mayor            
3. Financial Plan signed by MNAO and LCE                           
4. Updated BNS Master list signed by MNAO and LCE        

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (P 5,000)

1. Endorsement from LCE/Mayor address to NNC Executive Director and RNPC
2. BNS Master list (original/certified true copy by Brgy. Captain or MNAO)
3. Copy of 1 valid ID of BNS (Back to back, Government-Issued ID and certified true copy by Brgy. Captain or MNAO) 
4. Letter request of BNS applicant address to NNC Executive Director and RNPC
5. Original medical certificate (with discharge date)*

SURVIVORSHIP ASSISTANCE (P 20,000)

1.      Endorsement from LCE/Mayor address to NNC Executive Director and RNPC

2.      BNS Master list (original/certified true copy by Brgy. Captain or MNAO)

3.      Copy of 1 valid ID of late BNS (Back to back, Government-Issued ID and certified true copy by Brgy. Captain or MNAO) 

4.      Letter request of beneficiary of deceased BNS address to NNC Executive Director

5.      Copy of 1 valid ID of BNS beneficiary (Back to back, Government-Issued ID and certified true copy by Brgy. Captain or MNAO) 

6.      Original or Certified true copy of death certificate

Please address the letters to: