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TF ZERO HUNGER LAUNCHES ‘TUTOK KAINAN’ IN CARAMOAN

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles recognized the efforts of the local government of Caramoan in Camarines Sur towards mitigating incidences of stunted growth among its child population during the ceremonial launch of the ‘Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program’ on Wednesday by the Task Force Zero Hunger and National Nutrition Council.“I am thrilled by this accomplishment because […]

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DOFIL IS A TOP PRIORITY OF DUTERTE – NOGRALES

The creation of a Department of Overseas Filipinos (DOFIL) that merges the functions and mandates of various offices and bureaus that address the concerns of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and Filipinos abroad is a top priority of President Rodrigo Duterte. This was stressed by Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles at a joint hearing of the Senate […]

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ILOILO GETS 600 MORE ‘YOLANDA’ HOUSES – NOGRALES

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles led officials from the National Housing Authority (NHA) and the beneficiary LGU in turning over 600 additional housing units in Ajuy, Iloilo last May 7, 2021 as part of the Duterte administration’s promise to finish all its housing commitments to victims of Typhoon Yolanda. Since assuming the chairmanship of the Inter-Agency […]

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NOGRALES HAILS CAGAYAN VALLEY AGRI YIELD AMID COVID

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles revealed the government’s anti-hunger and COVID-19 responses during the second leg of Kasama sa Pamana: Regional Pre-SONA Series in an event at Peñablanca, Cagayan last May 5, 2021.This was part of the preparations for President Rodrigo Duterte’s sixth and last State of the Nation Address on July 2021 being led by […]

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750 CEBU FAMILIES GIVEN FREE HOUSING – NOGRALES

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, together with National Housing Authority (NHA) and local government officials, led the turnover of 750 housing units in Cebu province last April 29, 2021 in what he described was “an important activity in line with the commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Mactan.” “The Cebuanos’ bravery and heroism […]

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949 E. SAMAR FAMILIES GET FREE HOUSES – NOGRALES

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, together with National Housing Authority (NHA) and LGU officials, led the turnover of Yolanda housing units in Eastern Samar last April 28, 2021 as part of the Duterte administration’s commitment to complete and distribute all promised housing units to beneficiaries in affected areas. The virtual turnover of 949 houses was for […]

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ANTI-HUNGER TASK FORCE LAUNCHES CARROT NUTRIBUN

The government has a new weapon in its arsenal against hunger: A new enhanced Nutribun (E-Nutribun) made with carrots. According to Zero Hunger Task Force chief and Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, “the enhanced Nutribun carrot variant has more micronutrients like iron and vitamin A. The texture is softer and weighs 160- 165 grams per piece, […]

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PARTNERSHIP TO END HUNGER REACHES BICOL – NOGRALES

The Task Force Zero Hunger headed by Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, together with the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and the National Nutrition Council (NNC), formally entered into various agreements with stakeholders in the Bicol region under the Enhanced Partnership Against Hunger and Poverty (EPAHP) on Monday, April 26, 2021, to address the nutritional needs of […]

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FIRST LEVEL 1 COVID HOSPITALS OUTSIDE NCR GET VCO

The first Level 1 hospitals outside NCR designated to treat COVID-19 cases with mild symptoms received their first batches of virgin coconut oil (VCO) as part of a personal initiative led by Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, who has helped promote the use of VCO in efforts to treat individuals that have caught the disease. According […]

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NO FDA OK NEEDED TO TRY VCO VS COVID — NOGRALES

Seven Level 1 hospitals in Metro Manila charged with treating mild COVID-19 cases this week received supplies of virgin coconut oil (VCO) as Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles continued distributing what he referred to as a “zero-risk, high reward” option to treat patients suffering from mild symptoms of the disease, which currently has over 100,000 active […]