Iloilo City - September 19, the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) Regional Dissemination Forum on the 8th National Nutrition Survey for Region 6 took place at Sarabia Manor Hotel. It was participated by the Regional Development Council (RDC), Nutrition Action Officers (NAOs) from different provinces, cities and municipalities covered by the survey and representatives from Non- Government Organizations (NGOs) in the region. With the theme "Juan Mission for a Well-Nourished Nation", the forum aims to update key stakeholders in the government and private sectors involved in food, nutrition and health programs on the initial results of the survey and to provide a venue for inquiries and sharing of experience and recommendations of possible action points for application of the results in local policy-making and program planning.

Words from Engr. Rowen R. Gelonga, CESO III, Regional Director of Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 6, commenced the program. The floor was then taken by Ms. Charmaine Duante, Supervising Science Research Specialist, Ms. Ma. Lilibeth Dasco, Senior Science Research Specialist, and Mr. Marlon Balitaon, Science Research Specialist I, to present the background and overview of the 8th NNS, nutritional status (national and regional) and selected government nutrition interventions for the different age groups, respectively.

Interactive session by Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Nona B. Tad-y addressed concerns and issues which also concluded the forum.