Roselle Nava spearheads info campaign on nutrition

By NINFA B. QUIRANTE (PIA Samar)
November 24, 2008

CATBALOGAN CITY, Samar  –  Singer-actress Roselle Nava and stand-up comedian Le Chaz spearheaded the National Nutrition Council (NNC) advocacy on proper nutrition in the top twenty poor provinces in the country.

In such venture in Catbalogan City on November 20, 2008, Nava drew some 300 participants to gather at the Samar Gymnasium for the two-hour informative and entertaining show.

The events organizer tapped by NNC, combined entertainment, information and games to educate the general public on promoting good nutrition.

Work in Progress, the events organizer had video clips, after which games were held to make the information be absorbed deeper by participants. Those who were able to answer were given household gift packs like soap, detergent and even t-shirts.

Ellen Chua, an employee from the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) said she got a t-shirt for her participation.

Steve Leyson, a local radio talent who also sings joined the professional singers on stage.

Kids were also entertained by mascots donning potato, carrot and pineapple costumes in a lively dance number.

Ms. Dina Dilao, Nutrition Officer 3 in her message stressed the need for Samareños to really live their daily lives being conscious of ‘wastong nutrisyon’.

Alva Gadin, Provincial Nutrition Action Officer (PNAO) said that the activity was done in all 20 Priority Provinces with problems in nutrition.

In addition, Nava guested in Rommel Rutor’s Bantay Probinsya program aired over Aksyon Radyo DYMS where the actress expounded on her diet, exercise regimen and healthy lifestyle. Rutor had a difficult time controlling the crowd that crammed the announcer’s booth at DYMS.

The actress and Le Chaz also joined a motorcade just before the show.