Cebu City – The Media Information Network for Nutrition and Development 7 (MIND 7), gets a major overhaul with the election of a new set of officers last 12 December 2014, during the NNC 7 and MIND 7 Partners’ Appreciation Night at Casino Español de Cebu, V. Ranudo St., Cebu City.

Elected as the new president of MIND 7 is Mr. Raul “Bong” H. Roxas, Station Manager of Wild FM Radio, Vice President for Radio is Mr. Ayie Lanza, Station Manager of Love Radio, VP for TV is Ms. Daday Melgar, Marketing Officer of CCTN, VP for print is Ms. Michelle Palaubsanon, Reporter of The Freeman, VP for IOs is Ms. Marie Mignon Nillama, IO II of DPWH and VP for Social Media is Ms. Nancy Cudis, Proprietor of Memoriter Writing Services, Secretaries are Mr. John Ciocon, CEO of Ciocon Creatives and Ms. Hazel Gloria, IO II of PIA, Treasurer is Ms. Anabelle Lagrosas, Reporter of DYMR, and Auditor is Dr. Virgilio Galban, Program Manager of Radio Kahimsug – Barili, all of whom will be spending two (2) years in office effective immediately.

Their first act of business? Reviewing the recent years’ performance and adding their own inputs to the current MIND 7 communication plans. The officers were inducted into office the same night by NNC 7 Nutrition Program Coordinator, Dr. Parolita A. Mission.

Media Partners' Appreciation Night

The Media Partners' Appreciation Night was done to recognize the media partners of NNC 7 and MIND 7 who was able to help further the promotion of a healthy lifestyle and nutrition information and education in general. Doing the invocation and welcome message were the current officers Ms. Marie Mignon Nillama, VP for IOs and Ms. Anabelle Lagrosas, VP for Radio, respectively. On the other hand, PIA 7 Regional Director Minerva BC Newman gave an Inspirational Message. Current president, Mr. Jun P. Tagalog, General Manager of DYLA, gave the 2014 Accomplishment Report so as the members would know what transpired for the entire year.

Another highlight of the program was the awarding of plaques and certificates of appreciation to the individuals and media outfits who extended their help in advancing the cause of good nutrition in the region. This was NNC 7 and MIND 7’s way of thanking these individuals and institutions who whole heartedly did their part and in either lobbying with their bosses for lower rates for airtime, giving free airtime, lending their voices and facilities in the production of nutrition information and education material and writing/blogging about nutrition related events and news.

Additionally, fourteen (14) new members of MIND 7 also took their oath of membership, pledging their help and support in furthering the cause of adopting a healthy lifestyle in the region.

With the election of a new set officers and the tapping of more individuals, 2015 is looking brighter for nutrition information and education promotion in the region. //DFB