Cebu City – Barangay Nutrition Scholars who excelled in their respective LGUs were recognized for their exemplary work as a Barangay Nutrition Scholars last 03 August 2012 during the 8th Regional Nutrition Action Officers and 2012 Grand Nutrition Awards.

By virtue of Presidential Decree No. 1569, a Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) is a barangay-based nutrition volunteer tasked to care for the malnourished of the barangay, mobilize the community to improve its nutrition situation and link services to the vulnerable groups of the community.

The following City Outstanding BNSs were recognized for the excellent work and commendable actions in reducing the malnutrition rate in their respective barangays and in creation of sustainable projects that would in one way or the other uplift the nutritional aspect of the family.

The City Outstanding BNSs that were awarded were Ms. Lanilyn R. Orlina of Brgy.Moton, Dumaguete City; Ms. Windlyina S. Entero of Brgy. Tuburan Sur, Danao City; Ms. Susan D. Cortes of Brgy. Sto. Niño, Tanjay City and Ms. Jocelyn T. Brazon, Brgy. Calong-calong, Toledo City. Each City Outstanding BNS received City Outstanding BNS Award and a cash prize worth Php 3,000.00.

These BNSs deserved the award because they were able to do what is expected of a BNS and more, giving their time and effort for the pursuit of improving the weights of the children and uplifting the lives of the people in their respective barangays.

Their hardwork and determination deserves to be recognized and may their actions inspire other BNSs to do the same. // DFB