NNC, Knowledge Channel team up for new TV show “I LOVE YOU 1000”
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The National Nutrition Council (NNC) in partnership with Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. (KCFI) launched its newest educational television show that will promote positive behaviors in the First 1000 Days of Life entitled “I Love You 1000: Batang #Laking1000” on 6 February 2023. The TV program is a key component of NNC’s campaign on the First 1000 Days under the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN) to improve nutrition and reduce child stunting in the country.
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NNC meets with nutrition advocates at the House of Representatives
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Assistant Secretary and Executive Director IV Dr. Azucena M. Dayanghirang, together with OIC Deputy Executive Director Atty. Rosalina Bascao and Nutrition Officer II Ms. Enah Eunice Calanog, paid a courtesy call visit with Congressman Jose Maria Zubiri Jr., District Representative of Bukidnon and Congressman Nelson Dayanghirang, District Representative of Davao Oriental, last 9 November 2022 at the House of Representatives in Quezon City.
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Harnessing the engagement of the private sector for nutrition
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NNC Assistant Secretary and Executive Director IV Dr. Azucena M. Dayanghirang was invited by former Senator and DILG Secretary Joey Lina to present NNC’s initiatives during the lunch meeting held at The Manila Hotel Red Jade Restaurant last 6 October 2022. The said meeting was also attended by former Chief Justice Reynato Puno, DSWD Secretary Erwin Tulfo, DILG Undersecretary Margarita Gutierrez, and private sector representatives from the Rotary District of 3830, Kiwanis, Lions, and Junior Chamber International (JCI). The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss the current hunger and malnutrition situation of the country and come up with ways to address it.
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Philippines hosts End-User Training for ASEAN Nutrition Surveillance System
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The Philippines hosts the End-User Training and Consultative Meeting for the beta version of the ASEAN Nutrition Surveillance System (ANSS) on 12-14 October 2022 in Dusit Thani Manila. Data managers and focal points for nutrition from Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam; and representatives from the ASEAN Secretariat convened to be trained on how to navigate the ANSS portal and website, as well as discuss steps to maintain and sustain the system.
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