PALO, Leyte – The National Nutrition Council (NNC) in Eastern Visayas has officially sealed its partnership with an Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organization in Dagami, Leyte for the Dietary Supplementation Program dubbed “Tutok Kaninan”.

Mr. Ruth M. Borja, President of the Camono-an Agrarian Reform Community Farmer's Association (CARFA) signed the Marketing Agreement with NNC Region 8 represented by Ms. Annabel Limbagan and Mr. Ramel Bandibas, the Provincial Nutrition Focal Point for Leyte and Northern Samar, respectively.

Also present during the activity were Hon. Paquito M. Madalina, Barangay Captain and CARCFA Vice-President; Teresita S. Magallon association member; Mr. Din Jeruel M. Pagliawan, DARPO Leyte; and Ms. Cresil N. Balicot, the Municipal Nutrition Action Officer of Dagami.

PNFP Bandibas briefly also discussed the overview of the program prior to the ceremonial signing at Camono-an Barangay Hall.

As stipulated in the marketing agreement, CARFA will supply food commodities to eight municipalities in Leyte including the towns of Dagami, Pastrana, Tabon-tabon, Julita, Jaro, Tunga, Santa Fe, and Barugo. #PNFP-ABL