BNS are considered the front liners in providing the basic health and nutrition services in our community. According to the National Nutrition Council, they are the “key implementers” of the many grassroots project of the government in terms of nutrition. As mandated by PD 1569 “Strengthening the Barangay Nutrition Program by providing a Barangay Nutrition Scholar in every barangay”, our Municipal Mayor, Hon Rey Grabato ordered 22 Punong Barangays in Mina to have their own BNS for the implementation of Nutrition Programs/Services. Last March 2016, 22 BNS had their oath taking with the Mayor as official appointee in their own barangay. Some of tasks done by a BNS include feeding programs and counselling.But what are the qualifications to become a BNS? A person who wants to be part of BNS must be a resident of the barangay for 4 years and is fluent in their local language. Each BNS aspirant needs to undergo training where they are taught the many ways to save children from malnutrition. So, last April 11-13, 2016, 22 BNS attended the Basic Training Course conducted by Provincial Health Office under the Nutrition program in the person of Noniza Lozada and Leni Disin both are Nutritionist Dietician II with Beejane Hacquias-Assistant Nutritionist Dietician. Aside from this, they are also required to attend seminars/fora related to nutrition and health. Being a BNS is not an easy jobsince the future of children is in their hands, knowing before that your work focuses only for height and weight taking.