LAGAWE, Ifugao, Oct. 29 (PIA) - - The provincial government and six municipalities of the province are among the local government units (LGUs) awarded by the Regional Nutrition Council (RNC) for their efforts in the implementation of nutrition programs.
The LGUs of Alfonso, Asipulo, Hingyon, Lamut, Mayoyao, and Tinoc and the Provincial Local Government Unit were awarded for having below 10 percent prevalence rate of stunting among 0-59 months old children in 2019.
The LGU of Alfonso, Asipulo, Hingyon and Lamut also received another award for continuous decrease in stunting prevalence from 2017-2019.
Governor Jerry Dalipog congratulated all members of the local nutrition councils for the untiring efforts in assuring that nutrition programs are sustained for the benefit of all. “For these achievements, you all deserve this award. Let us continue with the great works for our children and our province,” he said.
The RNC during the Virtual Regional Nutrition Awarding Ceremony recognized total of 56 LGUs for their continuous decrease in stunting prevalence and for having continuous decrease in stunting prevalence from 2017-2019.
Two schools divisions with excellent performance in the implementation of school-based feeding program from 2016 to 2019 and retiring nutrition stakeholders were also awarded for their accomplishments. (JDP/MBL- PIA CAR, Ifugao)
Source: Philippines Information Agency (pia.gov.ph)
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