Caraga nutrition council to recognize stakeholders implementing nutrition programs
By Jennifer P. Gaitano
BUTUAN CITY – Led by the National Nutrition Council (NNC) Caraga, the nutrition advocates, focal persons from various government agencies, local government units (LGUs), and partner sectors will convene on September 19 in this city for this year’s Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony (RNAC).
Dr. NiΓ±o Archie Labordo, regional nutrition program coordinator of NNC Caraga shared that the awarding aims to recognize the efforts and commendable contributions of local government units to continuing high-quality programs for nutrition, including the efforts made by the local nutrition focal persons, as well as outstanding achievements and contributions of various stakeholders in addressing malnutrition problems and at the same time promoting good nutrition among individuals, families, and communities.
“The recognition is given to awardees on Regional Green Banner, Regional Nutrition Focal Points among Provincial and Municipal Nutrition Action Officers, District/City/Municipal Nutrition Program Coordinators, and Regional Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholar, among others,” he said.
This event will be livestreamed at the Facebook page of the Philippine Information Agency Caraga.
The NNC oversees the implementation of the hunger mitigation program. It formulates national food and nutrition policies and strategies; and coordinates planning, monitoring and evaluation of the national nutrition program. (JPG/PIA-Caraga)
