Mindanaotoday.com | More than 2k BNS attend 7th regional conference
By: Lou Ellen Antonio
ILIGAN CITY – More than 2,000 Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) from different parts of Northern Mindanao convened here for the 7th Regional BNS Conference.
This was organized by the National Barangay Nutrition Scholars Federation Inc.-Northern Mindanao Chapter in coordination with the National Nutrition Council-10 (NNC-10).
“The intention of this conference is for their continuous learning. Through this conference, we provide updates to improve or enhance their knowledge and skills that they can use in their job as nutrition workers, as BNS in their communities and of course for camaraderie,” said Gladys Mae Fernandez, nutrition program coordinator of NNC-10.
BNS from different provinces and towns in Northern Mindanao joined in the Modern Dance Contest and Mutya ng BNS.
BNS from Lanao del Norte province won the Modern Dance contest followed by Cagayan de Oro City and Misamis Oriental. They won P10,000, P7,000 and P5,000, respectively.
Regilyn Marba from Malaybalay City is elated as she was crowned the Mutya ng BNS.
“Wala ko nagdahum nga makadaog ko [I did not expect to win.] As BNS, it’s my commitment to develop my skills and to serve my community as far as I can. To all BNS, let us continue to be more powerful, productive and more active para sa ating community to do better as well.”
The BNS also learned strategies on how to improve their communication skills in influencing the behavior and attitudes of their communities by supporting their programs. They were also empowered how to improve their work. (LELA | PIA-10 | Lanao del Norte)
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