02/12/2025
What is Presidential Decree 1569?
📌 Presidential Decree 1569 is a Philippine law that established the Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Program to strengthen the Barangay Nutrition Program. Signed by President Ferdinand Marcos on November 6, 1978. It's main goal is to provide a volunteer Barangay Nutrition Scholar in every barangay to deliver basic nutrition and health services in the community. The decree also provides for the necessary funds and trainings for these scholars.