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Sunday, August 30, 2009

Nutrition Month (July 2009)

Gigaquit
July 31, 2009

Nutrition Celebration is a long month activity celebrated in one evolution. The national agencies concerned in health particularly (DOH) Department of Health plays a big role by implementing programs which will widen the importance of nutrition in the lives of the masses specifically during the feeding process. The programs must be applicable in school, barangay chapters, and municipal health centers including the Provincial Health Office.

Councilor Manongas (brown shirt) and Vice-Mayor Jala (blue polo shirt)

That is why, last July 31, 2009 the town celebrates its nutrition program and culmination held at the Municipal Multi purpose Bldg., with the theme: “Wastong Nutrisyon Kailangan, Lifestyle Diseases Iwasan”. The said activity was hosted by the Nutrition Office through the leadership of Mrs. Nelma Bausing Municipal Nutrition Officer and personnel. A thanksgiving mass was also done by Fr. Jun A. Balberia parish priest in town. This was participated by some government employees, municipal officials, barangay officials, teachers from different year level and the general public.

The main reason of the event was to present the newly elected officers of Barangay Nutrition Scholars coming from the selected barangay areas and for some idealistic explanation about “task of the nutrition program in the Philippines and the significance of the nutrition month celebration” by Dr. Elvira A. Egay the Gigaquit Women’s Federation President.

Mayor Egay inducting the new officers.

An inspirational talk was conveyed by the Vice Chairman as well as vice mayor in town Hon. Felixberto Jala. A brief explanation also about the importance of gardening was given by the Municipal Agriculturist Officer Marcelino Verano.

Mr. Marcelino Verano

The event ended with full knowledge and aspirations learned from the expertise of some mentioned person. Hopefully the masses will surely apply concerning each health through giving also health measures and tips for choosing the right nutrients imminent from the food eaten. Moreover, the activity is a sort of educational purposes.

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