Laguna receives “Pabasa sa Nutrisyon” hall of fame award

Calamba, Laguna (30 July) — The Provincial Government of Laguna headed by Gov. Teresita “Ningning” S. Lazaro was given due recognition as a Hall of Famer in the Pabasa sa Nutrisyon for its achievement in the implementation of the Pabasa sa Nutrisyon from 2005-2008. The award was given to the province during the 62nd PAN (Philippine Association of Nutrition) Annual Convention that was held at the Legenda Hotel, Waterfront Road , Subic Bay Freeport Zone in Zambales.

It may be recalled that the province of Laguna under Gov. Lazaro’s leadership bagged the Pabasa sa Nutrisyon Award from 2003-2004. From 2006-2008 on the other hand, Laguna was chosen as an Outstanding Awardee and was recognized for satisfactorily implementing Pabasa sa Nutrisyon for the last 3 years.

Launched last 2003, the PAN Award recognizes the implementation of local projects and programs towards the nutritional improvement of children, families and communities. To be awarded with the Exemplary Nutrition Projects and Programs Award, the projects or programs must contribute to the achievement of the goals and objectives of the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition.

The Pabasa sa Nutrisyon (PSN) Award is an annual search of the PAN for government and non-government organizations who have successfully implemented the Pabasa sa Nutrisyon project developed by the Nutrition Center of the Philippines . Open to all provinces, cities and municipalities nationwide, the award recognizes the outstanding achievement of the local government units and non-government organizations (NGO) that have adapted the project in the communities of their beneficiaries.

More importantly, PSN is a nutrition education approach involving the sustained active participation of women and men in the barangay in the learning process, the leadership and support of local government executives, program managers and local nutrition workers. (PIO/PIA)