City of Santa Rosa BNSs crowned Ms. Calabarzon BNS 2013

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BNS means BIDA ang BNS ng Santa Rosa. Winners Rosiel Madrigal (in black gown) crowned as the Ms. Calabarzon BNS 2013 for Category A (Ages 20-39)and Sarah Villacarillo (in red gown) crowned 1^st Runner Up for Category B (Ages 40-60) pose with CNAO Carmencita Catindig (3^rd from right) and fellow staff from the City Nutrition Office. The coronation was conducted during the 1^st Regional Barangay Nutrition Scholars Congress held last October 18, 2013 at the Ynares Center, Antipolo City. (CIO Sta. Rosa)

Winners Rosiel Madrigal (middle, in black gown) crowned as the Ms. Calabarzon BNS 2013 for Category A (Ages 20-39) and Sarah Villacarillo (in red gown) crowned 1^st Runner Up for Category B (Ages 40-60)  pose with CNAO Carmencita Catindig (5^rd from left), NNC Calabarzon Nutrition Program Coordinator Carina Santiago (7^th from left), and fellow staff from the City of Santa Rosa Nutrition Office. The coronation was conducted during the 1^st Regional Barangay Nutrition Scholars Congress held last October 18, 2013 at the Ynares Center, Antipolo City. (CIO Sta. Rosa)

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The two candidates of the City of Santa Rosa for the first ever Search for Ms. Calabarzon BNS 2013 came home with titles – Rosiel Madrigal was crowned as the Ms. BNS 2013 for Category A (Ages 20-39) while Sarah Villacarillo was 1^st Runner Up for Category B (Ages 40-60) . The coronation was conducted during the 1^st Regional Barangay Nutrition Scholars Congress held last October 18, 2013 at the Ynares Center, Antipolo City.

In the question and answer portion, Madrigal was asked “As a BNS, what else can she contribute to her barangay?” She answered: “Sa pakikipagtulungan ko sa aming Barangay Nutrition Committee, gumagawa kami ng programang makatutulong sa aming ka-barangay kagaya ng Adopt-A-Lot kung saan ang mga bakanteng lupa ay ipinagpapaalam naming sa may-ari para pagtaniman ng mga butong gulay upang makatulong sa mga magulang ng aming recipient.”

Madrigal described her experience as a happy one because despite her age, she was still able to compete in a beauty pageant. “Dito natutunan kong maging confident at na-realize ko na kaya ko pala.” Aside from being the Ms. Calabarzon BNS 2013 (Category A), she also received the Best in Sportswear and Best in Casual Wear.

It was an unforgettable experience for Villacarillo as well. “It is a big privilege for me to join this first ever search for Ms.Calabarzon BNS. It really boosted my morale and confidence,” she said.

During the Q & A, she was asked if it is worthy to regularly hold events like the Regional BNS Congress. Villacarillo answered: “Dapat po, upang magkaroon ng camaraderie sa mga BNS gayundin malaman ang iba’t ibang activities sa kani-kanilang lugar o lungsod.”

Both Madrigal and Villacarillo are thankful to City Nutrition Officer Carmencita Catindig and their fellow BNS for their support starting from the pre-pageant held last September 10 at the Ynares Hall until the coronation. They are grateful as well to their respective barangay chairpersons and to City Mayor Arlene B. Arcillas who supported them not only during the contest but in all their programs under the City Nutrition Office.

Meanwhile, Catindig is very happy for her two Barangay Nutrition Scholars who made the City proud not only for shining in the Ms. Calabarzon BNS 2013 but also for performing their duties everyday as BNS. “Syempre, masaya ako sa pagkakapanalo ng ating mga kandidata sa nasabing contest pero higit ang  saya ko gayundin ng pamahalaang lungsod kapag maayos at epektibong nilang nagagampanan ang kanilang mga tungkulin na paglingkuran ang mamamayan, partikular ang kabataan ng Lungsod ng Santa Rosa. Iyon para sa akin ang nais namin na patuloy na makamit, higit sa mga titulo o korona,” said Catindig.

The Ms. Calabarzon BNS 2013 is one of the highlights of the first ever Regional Barangay Nutrition Scholars Congress with the theme "BNS 4A, Ikaw na, The Best Ka!" The congress aimed to help recognize the importance of BNS in the implementation of nutrition programs nationwide, improve their skills, build camaraderie and boost their morale.

In her speech, NNC Calabarzon Nutrition Program Coordinator Carina Santiago called on all BNS who attended the congress to memorize by heart the 2012 Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF), “Sapagkat iyan ang gagamitin ninyong armas sa pagpapalaganap ng wastong nutrisyon sa inyong barangay.” Attendees came from the five provinces and 17 cities in the region.

NNC Calabarzon organized the event in cooperation with the Regional Nutrition Committee, Federation of Barangay Nutrition Scholars Inc. of Region IV-A, Regional Technical Working Group on Nutrition, Provincial and City Nutrition Action Officers, and Communicators’ Network for Nutrition in Region IV-A. (CIO Santa Rosa/MVC)

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