Region IV-B

Details: Category: Region 4b; Published: 11 August 2022

TKDSP Monitoring Visit in Rizal Occidental Mindoro

NNC MIMAROPA represented by Provincial Nutrition Focal Point Jhanna Camela C. Torres conducted a Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program monitoring visit at Rizal, Occidental Mindoro assisted by Municipal Nutrition Action Officer Ms. Katreen Pearl Laredo, Ms. Riza Soriano and Ms. Jona Gregorio.

The team visited Barangay Malawaan and were welcomed by Barangay Nutrition Scholar Ms. Rizalene Frances Fernandez. Upon arrival of the monitoring team, BNS Fernandez and BHWs were currently preparing the hot meals to be distributed to a total of 52 beneficiaries.

Details: Category: Region 4b; Published: 04 August 2022

TKDSP Monitoring Visit 7

NNC MIMAROPA headed by Officer-in-charge, Regional Nutrition Program Coordinator Ms. Ma. Eileen B. Blanco together with Provincial Nutrition Focal Point Jhanna Camela C. Torres conducted a Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program Coordination Meeting to the pilot program area of Romblon. This meeting was attended by OIC, Mr. Danilo Santos representing the Honorable Mayor Lorelie M. Fabon, Municipal Nutrition Action Officer Ms. Josie Fetalver, District Nutrition Program Coordinator Ms. Carmen Chita Gumban, and Nutritionist-Dietitian Ms. Krisia Mallari.

Details: Category: Region 4b; Published: 26 July 2022

07192022 NM Ceremonial Activity at Abra de Ilog Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro – The National Nutrition Council MIMAROPA spearheaded the 2022 Regional Nutrition Month Ceremonial Activity last 19 July 2022 at the Arya Abra Gymnasium, in collaboration with the municipality of Abra de Ilog, Provincial Nutrition Office of Occidental Mindoro, and Department of Health Center for Health Development (DOH CHD) MIMAROPA. The municipality of Abra de Ilog was chosen by the RNC MIMAROPA as it is considered the convergence area regionwide.

Details: Category: Region 4b; Published: 03 August 2022

08022022 Regional Nutrition Month Culminating Activity

The National Nutrition Council MIMAROPA together with all its partners including Local Government Units, Regional Line Agencies, government offices, and the general public conducted the 2022 Regional Nutrition Month Culminating Activity on 2 August 2021 via Zoom Application and streamed live on NNC MIMAROPA Facebook page hosted by PDO I Millares.

Details: Category: Region 4b; Published: 25 July 2022

07192022 Mayor Diaz of Paluan Occidental Mindoro fully supports Radyo Kapalayawan Paluan, Occidental Mindoro – Mayor Michael “Adobo” Diaz of Paluan, Occidental Mindoro expressed his full support to the Nutriskwela Community Radio Station – Radyo Kapalayawan as NPC Ma. Eileen Blanco met the newly-elected mayor last 18 July 2022.

A positive response was received by NNC MIMAROPA from the new administration to continue the operation of the radio in the area. Mayor Diaz assured that they will be working towards the better operationalization of the station including the provision of radio personnel. They also agreed to transfer the station in the Rural Health Unit Building for the meantime such that it will now be near the municipal compound.

Details: Category: Region 4b; Published: 02 August 2022

08022022 Breastfeeding Awareness Month According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 2 out of 3 infants are not exclusively breastfed; only 44% of infants aged 0-6 months worldwide were exclusively breastfed.

Breastfeeding is the source of nutrition needed by infants from birth up to 6 months as recommended by the Department of Health (DOH), World Health Organization (WHO), and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and can be continued by gradual introducing of appropriate complementary feeding until 2 years of life or if the baby and mother desire it.