‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B.No.4315

INTRODUCED BY HONORABLE MARK A. VILLAR

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The 1987 Philippine Constitution declares, “The State shall protect and
promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among
them. "(Article ll, Section 15)

Likewise, the fundamental law mandates the State to promote physical
education and encourage sports 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. (Article XIV, Section
19)

The collective health of the people affects to a great extent the success of its
overall 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.

This bill seeks the establishment of a community fitness center in every
Barangay nationwide that 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.

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MARK A VILLAR,


‘SIXTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)
First Regular Session )

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HOUSE BILL No. 4316

Introduced by HONORABLE MARK A. VILLAR

AN ACT
TO PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING AND HEALTH OF THE CITIZENS THROUGH
THECREATION OF COMMUNITY FITNESS CENTERS IN ALL BARANGAYS
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 health officer, a community fitness center in every barangay
nationwide. The community fitness center shall provide physical fitness programs,
trainings and sports activities. It shall likewise provide free seminars to would-be
physical fitness leaders andtrainors in the barangay.

SECTION 2. The municipal or 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 fitness instructor who will manage the center.

SECTION 3. The Fitness Coordinator 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 shall be
attached.

SECTION 4. The Fitness Coordinator 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 physical fitness and sports competition
within the barangay;


(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

(e) 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 the barangay.

SECTION §. 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 the 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 Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,