Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

746

HOUSE BILL N

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks for the establishment of a community fitness center in every barangay that
will serve as venue for physical fitness, wellness program, and sports activities of all the
residents of the barangay.

This measure was previously filed by Senator Villar in une 15° Congress. Approval of this
bill is canestly sought now in the 16” Congress.

HARLIN CAST. ABAYON
Representative

First District of Northem S



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

SIXTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

746
HOUSE BILL

Introduced by Representative Harlin Cast. Abayon

ANACT
TO PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING AND HEALTH OF THE CITIZENS THROUGH
THE CREATION OF COMMUNITY FITNESS CENTERS IN ALL BARANGA YS.
NATIONWIDE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE

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

SECTION I. 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 and trainors 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;

) Introduce and implement varied physical fitness and sports competition within
the barangay:

©) Conduct consultation with the residents of the barangay in identifying any
physical fitness activity and sports program that shall be implemented by the center:
4d) 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 the
barangay.

SECTION S. 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,