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Published: 13 October 2018

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“Kumusta kayo? Nasaan na kayo ngayon?” are the most common questions we ask our team leaders in the field through text, call or FB messenger. Not getting a response immediately has been a common sign that their team is covering a difficult area and we understand.

We’re halfway through in covering the areas for Year 1 of the Expanded National Nutrition Survey (eNNS). The new survey design of the eNNS, with the sample size quadrupled compared to the previous NNSs necessitated our teams to stay longer in one province or highly urbanized city (HUC). Thus, they are covering more households and more areas previously not included in the past surveys.

Read more: Fieldnotes: Covering GIDAs (Geographycally Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas)

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Published: 10 September 2018

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The Department of Science and Technology, Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) held back to back events to launch DOST- FNRI’s new projects, nutrition tools & partnerships and recognize partner LGUs and technology adoptors in implementing Malnutrition Reduction Program (MRP). These were held on July 27, 2018 at Dusit Thani Hotel, Ayala Center, Makati City.

Read more: DOST-FNRI showcases new projects, innovations, and partnerships towards the common goal of...