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Naga City – Recognizing the valuable role of Barangay Nutrition Scholars especially during the time of the pandemic, the City of Naga, Cebu capacitated their nutrition heroes on the Basic Course for BNS. The training was held on 16 – 18 March 2022 at Tubod Flowing Water Resort, Minglanilla, Cebu. There were 30 Barangay Nutrition Scholars who attended the training with the new City Nutrition Program Coordinator, Ms. Jasmine G. Genegobis, RND and former CNPC, Ms. Floramay Labalan with the support of the City Nutrition Action Officer, Dr. Camille F. Peñalosa.

The training started with a proper program, a getting to know each other to help the participants know and interact with each other. They were also introduced to the training course and were asked about their expectations which was facilitated by ND II Juan Viktor V. Filamor of DOH-NNC 7.

On the second day, the modules were presented by ND II Franz Cassandra R. Ontina of DOH-NNC 7. The sessions about the BNS Program, Basic Concepts of Nutrition, Developing the Skills of BNSs, and Situating the Barangay Nutrition Program in the Local Development System were discussed. A little overview of the Operation Timbang Plus tool was also done in the second day.

During the last day of the training, they were given an overview on the formulation of the Barangay Nutrition Action Plan and the important nutrition documents that should be accomplished in the barangay level. A workshop on how to accomplish their Barangay Nutrition Scholars Action Plan (BNSAP) was conducted.

At the end of the three-day training, City Mayor, Hon. Kristine Vanessa Chiong delivered an inspirational message and handed out certificates of completion to the BNSs. The Barangay Nutrition Scholars were thankful for the opportunity to learn, develop their skills and improve the nutrition situation in their respective barangays. // ND II Franz Cassandra R. Ontina, RND