With this year’s theme,”Gutom at Malnutrisyon , Sama-sama nating Wakasan”, the Regional Haven of the Department of Social Welfare and Development Field Office 10 celebrated Nutrition Month with a day-long activity .

Under the lead of  Ms.Nimfa Rivera, the Regional Haven Center Head with the assistance of the staff and houseparents , activities lined up included cooking contest, poster making contest and jingle making contest.

A lecture on the importance of eating healthy go, grow, and glow foods and on healthy lifestyle was conducted by Ms.Rechel Grace Ceniza (Nutritionist-Dietitian I).   Ms. Rosana Padilla, Joana Berro , and Evangeline Isidro from the regional office acted as the judges of the various contests.  Awarding of prizes marked the end of the whole day activity.

The Regional Haven for Women is a facility of the Department of Social Welfare and Development for disadvantaged women from ages 18 to 59 years old who were victims of forced prostitution,illegal recruitment,sexual abuse,armed conflict.  The facility  also serves as a refuge for battered women and women in detention. (Jasmine Mercado Ranao/Mitzie Santiago)