PALO, Leyte – The Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program (TK-DSP) orientation and consultative meeting were done together with San Miguel Municipal Nutrition Action Officer (MNAO) Ms. Maria Diosdevina A. Delmo, San Miguel Municipal Agrarian Reform Program Officer (MARPO) Ms. Leah B. Sacan, Barugo DARMO-ARPT Ms. Emilor G. Ido, DARMO-SARPT Mr. Apolonio Mendoza Jr., DA AT-HVCDP Mr. Nelson L. Colibao, RHU-Nutrition Office staff Ms. Mhadell C. Costello, also during the meeting were ARBO President- Samahan ng mga Magsasaka sa Capilihan (SAMACA) Ms. Remegia D. Labaclado, Farmers' Association President-Hacienda Vegetables Growers Association Mr. Benito S. Astorga.

During the meeting, PNFP Bandibas was able to orient partners in the Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program, especially on their roles in monitoring and implementation. Marketing agreement, Guidelines on the Engagement with Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries, TK: DSP weekly volume of products was also discussed and given the emphasis on the legal requirements that local partner organizations should possess.

Partners also provided some inputs on how to strategize the delivery and proper handling of commodities once delivered. Also, PNFP Bandibas with MNAOs reviewed the roles of LGUs on their counterparts as indicated in the Memorandum of Understanding thus, ensures smooth implementation of the program.

ARBO presidents ensured that they will be having an urgent meeting with their members to discuss matters on TK:DSP and will provide feedback to National Nutrition Council Office VIII as soon as possible on whether they are capable or not to supply the volume of commodities of the feeding program.

Tutok Kainan: Dietary Supplementation Program seeks to provide to its beneficiaries ready-to-eat food commodities and/or hot meals that are within the recommended caloric nutrient contents based on the Guidelines on the Dietray Supplementation for First 1000 days of life (GDS-F1K).

The activity was conducted on MRCH 28, 2022. #PNFP-ROB