01/12/2025
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28 November 2025, Digos City -- the Provincial Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) Congress gathered dedicated nutrition frontliners from across the province for a day of learning, recognition, and collaboration with the theme โHiniusang Serbisyo sa Programang Nutrisyon alang sa Himsog ug Malamboon na Davao del Sur,โ held at the Megas World Hotel, Digos City.
Provincial Health Officer and Provincial Nutrition Action Officer Dr. Jonna A. Masongsong, MD, opened the event with a Welcome Remarks who emphasized the vital role of BNSs in the implementation of local nutrition programs. She highlighted the inspiring message, โang inyong efforts ang amoang kusog,โ underscoring that the strength of the provinceโs nutrition initiatives relies heavily on the dedication of its BNS workforce.
Representing Hon. Dyane G. Idulsa, MBA, SB Member on Health, Mr. Sean Rabaria delivered an Inspirational Message acknowledging the unwavering and collective efforts of the BNSs. He commended their consistency in planning, to implementation, to ensuring complete documentation, highlighting how these efforts contribute to the provinceโs continuous improvements in health and nutrition outcomes.
Nutrition Officer II Philina Ritzel Acob represented the National Nutrition Council XI for the Keynote Message, who presented updated data on the rising cases of overnutrition across all age groups based on the 2023 DOST FNRI National Nutrition Survey. She also discussed key interventions under the Philippine Strategic Plan on Obesity and Other Metabolic Disorders, emphasizing the BNSs as the heart and frontline nutrition advocates as a central role in rolling out community-based interventions and promoting healthier lifestyles within households and barangays.
An orientation on Diabetes in Children followed, as discussed by HEPO II Riza R. Dacalos, RN, explaining the mechanism of Type I Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM), its management, and the services available in local health offices to assist affected children and their families. The session aimed to enhance the capacity of BNSs to identify symptoms early and provide proper guidance and referral to their communities.
Capping off the congress was a vibrant Folk Dance Competition featuring BNS representatives from various municipalities of Davao del Sur. The showcase celebrated cultural pride, camaraderie, and unityโvalues that resonate strongly with the collective mission of improving community nutrition.
The Provincial BNS Congress successfully reaffirmed the commitment of Davao del Surโs nutrition champions, empowering them with renewed knowledge, strengthened partnerships, and an enduring spirit of service toward a healthier and more progressive province.
