CITY OF MALOLOS – Reaffirming its commitment to promote healthier communities in the province, the Provincial Government of Bulacan officially kicked off the 52nd celebration of the National Nutrition Month on July 6 at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium with the theme “Nutrisyon at Kalikasan, Ating Pangalagaan!”
Through the Provincial Nutrition Committee of Bulacan under the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, the province has prepared a month-long line up of nutrition-focused programs and activities including tarpaulin displays across Bulacan and other programs that encourage active participation from schools and various sectors of the province.
To further educate the public, the weekly “Nutrition on Air” radio program will air on July 2, 9, 16, and 23 that will feature discussions on nutrition-related topics and health information for Bulakenyo listeners.
Meanwhile, participants will showcase healthy and sustainable food preparation during the 2nd Bahay Kubo Cooking Contest on July 28 that will showcase the participants’ cooking skills, before leading up to the culminating program on July 31 which will honor to the remarkable efforts in strengthening the nutrition initiatives throughout Bulacan.
PSWDO Department Head Rowena Joson Tiongson encouraged the Bulakenyos to become role models in promoting healthy lifestyles and to actively support initiatives that advance proper nutrition.
“Ang Pamahalaang Panlalawigan ay may matatag na paniniwala na ang laban sa malnutrisyon at hindi lamang tungkulin ng iisang departamento, ito ay isang pananagutan ng buong pamahalaan at pamayanan. Ang maliit na hakbang na ginagawa natin araw-araw ay malaking hakbang sa pagbuo ng isang malusog na komunidad,” Tiongson said.
Governor Daniel R. Fernando likewise reaffirmed the PGB’s commitment to advancing nutrition and protecting the environment and emphasized that the two go hand in hand in building a healthier and more resilient community.
He also called on Bulakenyos to take part in creating a sustainable future by embracing healthy practices and becoming responsible stewards of the environment.
“Sa pagdiriwang natin ng Nutrition Month, lagi nawa nating isaisip na ang pangangalaga sa kalikasan ay ang puhunan sa kalusugan at kapakanan ng bawat Bulakenyo. Sa pagsasama-sama nating pagkilos, makakamit natin ang isang lalawigan kung saan ang bawat pamilya ay may sapat na masustansyang pagkain, malinis na kapaligiran, at mas magandang kalidad ng buhay,” the governor said.
The annual campaign, led by the National Nutrition Council nationwide, highlights that access to safe, sufficient, and nutritious food depends on a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. (UnliNews Online)
