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<center>[[Catanduanes Province, Philippines|<font size=4>'''Province of Catanduanes'''</font>]] - [[Catanduanes Archived News|<font size=4 color=green>'''Archived News'''</font>]]</center> | <center>[[Catanduanes Province, Philippines|<font size=4>'''Province of Catanduanes'''</font>]] - [[Catanduanes Archived News|<font size=4 color=green>'''Archived News'''</font>]]</center> | ||
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==NFA to conduct business forum== | |||
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=62516 | |||
*By: EA Bagadiong | |||
*''November 04, 2011'' | |||
VIRAC, Catanduanes- The National Food Authority (NFA) Provincial Office will spearhead a business forum on November 10, 2011 at the Rakdell Hotel, San Roque, Virac, Catanduanes in connection with the NFA's continuing advocacy campaign to promote consumption of iron-fortified rice as mandated by R.A. 8976 (Philippine Food fortification Act of 200). | |||
The advocacy campaign on rice fortification is geared toward addressing the iron deficiency anemia (IDA) which is prevalent in Bicol Region most specifically in Catanduanes. | |||
According to NFA, they believe that with the help of the different sectors of the community, their campaign in promoting the health and nutritional benefits of the I-Ricr in the province will be more effective. | |||
In preparation for the forum, NFA will conduct a meeting with the school heads, rice retailers/wholesalers and millers, representatives from the consumers, religious sectors and media. | |||
==Public urged to join Project 11-11-11== | ==Public urged to join Project 11-11-11== | ||
*Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=60162 | *Source: http://pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r05&id=60162 | ||