Malate, Manila–Known for their enthusiasm towards nutrition interventions and industrious record keeping, the Bohol province have always been one of the top performers in nutrition in Central Visayas, and to prove their worth, all thirteen of their Local Nutrition Committee nominees have bagged awards in the recently concluded PabasasaNutrisyon Awards.

The awarding held during the second day of the Philippine Association of Nutrition (PAN), Inc. 68th Annual Convention, 08 July 2015 at the Century Park Hotel, Manila gave recognition to seven (7) Outstanding Awards, three (3) Exemplary Awards and three (3) Hall of Fame Awards from said province.

Consistent in its yearly nominees for the Pabasa Awards, Bohol has once again prove their dedication to in supporting the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition in their efforts in nutrition education among others. Taking the Outstanding Awards are the municipalities of Batuan, Corella, Mabini, San Miguel, Sierra Bullones, Talibon and Trinidad. Also awarded were the municipalities of Lila, Pilar and Alicia for the Exemplary Award. While the municipalities of Balilihan, Duero and Carmen all received the Pabasa Hall of Fame Award.

The secret to their recognition and success? Diligence in record keeping, a practice that the Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team has recognized as one of the province’s strong points, a trait yet to be replicated in other corners of Central Visayas.

As they say, “Accomplishment not written in ink are no accomplishments at all”. It is high time that we all keep record of the things that we have done, not for recognitions and awards, but to help us analyze the reality of our nutrition situation. //NGS