Taguig nutrition program wins award
By Julie M. Aurelio
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 00:20:00 08/26/2008
MANILA, Philippines – For having the best managed nutrition program for its residents, Taguig City won the Green Banner Award from the Department of Health’s National Nutrition Council, an agency that annually recognizes groups in the field of nutrition.
The award is handed to a province, city or municipality that has achieved exemplary performance in managing its nutrition action plans within a specific province or region. Taguig City was the lone recipient of the award in Metro Manila.
“They won the award because of the strong political will and personal conviction of its mayor and the City Nutrition Council members to improve the nutritional status of its populace,” said Beth Florendo, chair of the regional evaluation team which picked the winners.
Florendo cited the sustainability of the city’s nutrition and nutrition-related programs and its continued feeding programs, and the nutrition office’s prioritization of iron supplements for children.
Taguig Mayor Freddie Tinga, meanwhile, expressed his appreciation for the honor given to the city, saying it was “the type of achievement that we are truly proud of.”
“This gives us not only an indication that our local government systems are working effectively, but that our constituents are benefiting from our programs,” he said.
The city’s nutrition action officer, Kaye Tinga, said their nutrition plan is anchored on seven key points: Home, school and community food production; nutrition information, communication and education; food fortification; micronutrient fortification; food assistance; livelihood assistance, and nutrition in essential maternal and child health services.
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