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The Plan Implementation Review (PIR) of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) conducted last December 2, 2014 at Eon Centennial Plaza Hotel, Iloilo City provided clear vision on what to focus on by the next year to achieve the target. Through the presentation of Regional Nutrition Situation and 2014 PPAN Accomplishments, issues and concerns were raised which identify facilitating and deterring factors in PPAN implementation and action lines at various levels which are the objectives of this event.
The Regional Nutrition Technical Committees (RNCs), District/City Nutrition Program Coordinators (D/CNPCs), Provincial/City Nutrition Action Officers (P/CMNAOs), Municipal Nutrition Action Officer (MNAO) Fed.President and BNSes Fed. President who are present participated the workshops conducted and contributed their outputs. The workshop sessions include (I) Review of the PPAN vis-a-vis PPAN accomplishments; (II) Review of the previous PIR action lines for RNC and P/C/MNAOs; and (III) Identification of Action Lines for the Local Nutrition Committee, RNC, NNC Regional Office and NNC.
Participants also formulated their Re-Entry Plan indicating the priority targetsfailed to achieve this year and should be given focus on by next year. This activity helpedthe region asses the nutrition program implementation, identify policy and program adjustments as well as emerging concerns that will improve the performance of all nutrition advocates in all levels.
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The National Nutrition Council (NNC), Region VI Staff and NPC Nona Tad-y attended the Orientation Meeting and Consultative Workshop on Early Warning System on Food and Nutrition Security on January 28, 2015 in the Municipalities of Dumarao, Capiz and on January 29, 2015 at Jamindan, Capiz. Ten (10) municipalities in the region five (5) each from Capiz and Aklan were selected by FAO-UN and NNC to benefit the project, and the municipalities of Dumarao and Jamindan are two of these. This is a two-day activity in each municipality, January 27-28, 2015 in Dumarao and January 28-29, 2015 in Jamindan. It was conducted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations spearheaded by Dr. Demetria C. Bongga the Senior Food Security and Early Warning System Specialist and assisted by Ms. Cecil Pastores the Team Leader of the program. The participants included the local officials, employees and barangay workers including the BNSs and BHWs, Dr. Leah L. Del Rosario, Provincial Health Officer I and at the same time the Provincial Nutrition Action Officer of the province was also there to support the two municipalities. The objective of this activity is to adopt the Early Warning System for Food and Nutrition Security (EWS-FNS) as basis for local program planning for timely response to an impending food crisis in ten (10) Municipalities in Region VI.
Early Warning System is a form of monitoring and analysis of relevant information that may foretell a possible crisis such as food shortage or health problem. It is the regular and periodic collection of relevant data (e.g. food production, climate, food prices, etc.) to determine status of food supply and food security in the municipality. Also, it is the transforming collected data into useful information for appropriate action by decision-makers.The importance of EWS is very significant in addressing food insecurity and health problems that may arise in the community. It enables early forecasting to be made on the basis of current information trends, provide timely warning and interventions, identify affected households and vulnerable areas and allow government decisions concerning priorities and allocation of resources.
FAO choose the province of Capiz as one of the areas to adopt the EWS for the following reasons; 1) its vulnerability of the municipalities to impending disasters (e.g. being situated in the typhoon belt) 2) existing manpower capability to undertake regular data collection and 3) opportunity to establish an EWS in the municipality to safeguard against vulnerability.
During the meeting and consultative workshop, there is a briefing of the local officials on the background and activities to be undertaken to get their commitments to support the implementation of the EWS in the area. NNC give its full support to FAO-UN in this project, NNC RVI commit to assist and coordinate with them in future trainings and surveys to be conducted in the region.
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More than 200 barangay nutrition scholars, health workers, child development workers and mother volunteers participated in a five-day training on the promotion of good nutrition at the Don Bosco Retreat House in Bacolod City. This was conducted in August 2011 and was spearheaded by the Urban Services Division, in coordination with the National Nutrition Council under the Accelerated Hunger Mitigation Program (AHMP).
The training was aimed at equipping participants with the knowledge and skills in promoting good nutrition, particularly on exclusive breastfeeding through the Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) counseling, the use of "Pabasa sa Nutrisyon" strategy and promote consumption of eggs and vegetables. Participants were also informed on the Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos, which are primary recommendations to promote good health through proper nutrition.
City nutrition action officer Ma. Teresa Galon said the training will be conducted in batches scheduled to be finished before the year ends.
The AHMP is a program of the national government which aims to address hunger and malnutrition in the country. (Daily Guardian)
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National Nutrition Council (NNC) Region VI joins Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2013 last Sunday, January 27. This annual festivity become an integral part to all Ilonggos and being part of it boosts the pride of all its revelers. For the first time, NNC took part on this event supporting Tribu Ilonganon, one of the competing tribe during the Ati-ati Competition who won first runner up.
As one of the sponsoring group, NNC partakes on the parade following the route for four judging areas around Iloilo City. Given the chance to be part of this prestigious event, NNC seized the opportunity to wield its name with logos and nutrition messages (e.g. Eat variety of foods everyday, Avoid Alcoholic Beverages, Wastong Nutrisyon: Alamin, Gawin at Palaganapin, and “’Wag Matakot, Maki-gulay!!!”) printed on tarps while on the parade. A perfect time to impart awareness about the agency and its advocacy.
This Dinagyang Festival became the first round event that NNC will go through with to widen the knowledge on the vision, mission, and goals of the agency among all Ilongos in the region. As part of Local Media Plans for 2013, NNC in partnership with Western Visayas Nutri-Media Circle (WVNMC) will participate in all festivals and occasions. With massive number of people gather in every event, captures big chance of exposure for NNC to uphold its advocacy with the big help of tri-media. Signage, tarpaulins, streamers, leaflets and other collateral materials will be used as tools in the promotion of good nutrition while being part of the festivities. Taking part the role of NNC with fun and enjoyment at a time during special event like Dinagyang Festival is one way of making people more aware of what nutrition is for.
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PIA Press Release
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
by Lilibeth A. French
ILOILO CITY, Nov. 23 (PIA) -- The Nutrition Congress 2011 held Nov. 23 was highlighted by the recognition of nutrition awardees. Some 700 nutrition and health workers in Western Visayas gathered for the said event.
The municipality of Jordan, Guimaras was adjudged as Outstanding Municipality in the region and the recipient of the Municipal Green Banner Award for the province of Guimaras for year 2010.
Jordan topped the 2010 Monitoring and Evaluation of the Local Level Plan Implementation of the nutrition programs of local government units in the region. It was conducted by the Regional Nutrition Technical Committee which is composed of nutrition coordinators of different government agencies chaired by the National Nutrition Council 6.
Another Municipal Green Banner awardee was the municipality of Lezo, Aklan. The award was given to LGUs for their outstanding performance in the management of their nutrition programs.
Mila Bico of Bago City was hailed as the 2010 Regional Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar in recognition for her outstanding performance in the delivery of nutrition and health services in her barangay. She won P8,000, a trophy and a certificate of recognition.
Also, recognized were the Outstanding BNS in the six provinces of the region: Yowelita Fulgencio of Aklan; Rosalie Barcenal of Antique’ Leonisa Cantua of Guimaras; Salvacion Silva of Iloilo; and Eugenia Bernasol of Negros Occidental. They each received certificate of recognition and P4,000.
On the other hand, each of the City Outstanding BNS also went home with certificate of recognition and P3,000 cash award. They were Rizallyn Madrileno of Bacolod; Mila Bico of Bago; Mariolina Olvido of Cadiz; Monina Loberas of Kabankalan; Ma. Luisa Maldezer of La Carlota; Helen Paclibar of Passi; Mary Grace Abelarde of Sagay; Evelyn Gutana of Silay; Elsa Pacia of Sipalay; and Roselyn Lansangan of Victorias.
Aside from the giving of recognition and award, updates on health and nutrition were also discussed. In his message, DOH 6 Director and Regional Nutrition Council Chair Dr. Ariel Valencia discussed the “Kalusugan Pangkalahatan: Aquino Health Agenda”.
NNC 6 Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Nona Tad-y presented the Integrated Action for Hunger Alleviation and Improved Nutrition program while DOH 6 Family Health and Nutrition Program Head Dr. Salvacion Dela Cruz gave an Overview of the Community Health Team (CHT): Its Implication to Nutrition Improvement.
Jordan Municipal Nutrition Committee Chair and Mayor Cresente Chavez discussed the various efforts they have initiated in addressing the malnutrition problem in their locality through their topic, “Investing in Nutrition is Good Governance.”
The one-day activity also emphasized the importance of breastfeeding.(JCM/LAF/PIA-Iloilo)
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14 June 2012 - NNC together with WVNMC gathered at Sarabia Manor Hotel to formally launched the newly formed alliance and for electing the officers in the presence of Asec. Maria-Bernardita T. Flores, CESO II. The officials were recognized in the persons of Ms. Elena “Bing” C. Pabiona, Broadcast Program Producer, Announcer II of Radyo ng Bayan as President, Tara Yap of Manila Bulletin/ The Daily Guardian as Secretary, Montesa Caoyonan of The News Today as liaison officer, Annabel Petinglay of Philippine News Agency (PNA) and Elsa Subong of Philippine Information Agency (PIA) as advisers while the rest were the members including Jezza Nepomoceno of Panay News, Ruben Panes and Adam Flores of Sky Cable, Greg Arcena of Bombo Radyo DYFM 823 kHz, Jose Elmer Cajilig of The Headlines, and Romel Betita and Mike Estaniel of Super Radyo DYSI 1323 kHz.
Objectives of the said alliance were to encourage other local media and sectors to actively participate in the Promotion of Good Nutrition (PGN) in the region and emphasize the pivotal role of media as changing behaviour of people into positive one. It also aims to ensure the nutritional well-being of all Filipinos through formulation of policy and program, nutrition surveillance and advocacy in PGN.
In line with its advocacy, media group will produced audio and video materials promoting good nutrition and broaden the write ups concerning health issues. There are T.V plugs and Nutri-talk (talk show for nutrition) for TV, drama series and public service announcements to be aired on radios, and articles and documentations will be written on broadsheets all related to nutrition.
