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Republic of the Philippines yUG 2013

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

_ 2617

HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by BAYAN MUNA.
Reps. CARLOS ISAGANI T. ZARATE and NERIJ. COLMENARES,

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY FITNESS
CENTER IN EVERY BARANGAY NATIONWIDE AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE

EXPLANATORY NOTE

‘This bill seeks the establishment of a community fitness center in every barangay nationwide.
Our Constitution mandates the State to promote physical education and encourage spocts
programs, league competitions and amateur sports, including training for international
competitions to foster self-discipline, teamwork and excellence for the development of a
healthy and alert citizenry.

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‘The collective health of the people affects to a great extent the suc
socio-economic development, The state of health and mental fitness of every person are
controlling factors on the ability to take advantage of education, technical capabilities and
business entrepreneurship. One method of maintaining our physical and mental health
condition is by involving our citizens in physical fitness activities and sports programs

‘The establishment of a community fitness center in every barangay will serve as venue for
physical fitness, wellness program and sports activities of all the residents of the barangay

Hence, approval of this bill is earnestly recommended,

COLMENA) Rep. cath Ayi T. ZARATE

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Approved,



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _ 2617

Introduced by BAYAN MUNA.
Reps. CARLOS ISAGANI T. ZARATE and NERI J. COLMENARES,

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY FITNESS
CENTER IN EVERY BARANGAY NATIONWIDE AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1, There shall be established, under the supervision of the municipal or city hy
officer, a community fitness center in every barangay nationwide. The community fitn-ss
center shall provide physical firness programs, trainings and sports activities. It shall likew'sc
provide free seminars to would-be physical fitness leaders and trainors in the barangay

SECTION 2. The municipal ot city mayor shall, upon the recommendation of the local health
board of the municipality or city where the center is located, appoint a full time fitne
instructor who will manage the center.

SECTION 3. The fitness instructor shall receive a monthly compensation of not less than
‘Ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) to be charged to the annual appropriations of the Municipal
or City Health Office where the center is situated.

SECTION 4. The fitness instructor shall perform the following functions:

a. Formulate criteria for the selection of qualified individuals for training and
accreditation as physical fitness instructors in the center;

b) Introduce and implement varied phy:
barangay;

fitness and sports competition within ‘he
c. Conduct consultation with the residents of the barangay in identifying any physical
fitness activity and sports program that shall be implemented by the center;
d. Oversee and ensure the continuous and effective implementation of the
physical
fitness activities and sports program undertaken by the center; and

@. Disseminate proper information on the policy and objective of their physical fitness



and sports activities to encourage the active participation of all the residents of che
barangay.

SECTION 5. The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this Act shall be
charged to the appropriations of the Department of the Interior and Local Government.
‘Thereafter, such sum as may be necessary for the continued operation and maintenance of che
community fitness centers shall be included in the annual budget of the city or municipality
where the community fitness center is located.

SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen days (15) days after publication in the Offic
Gazette ot in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation,

Approved,