Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session
5

HOUSE BILL No..

Introduced by: Hon. EMMANUEL D. PACQUIAO

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

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This bill seeks the establishments of community fitness center in every barangay nationwide.

Our Constitutions mandates the States to promote physical education and encourage sports
programs league competitions, and amateur sports, training for international competitions to foster

self-discipline, teamwork and excellence for the development of a healthy alert citizenry.

The collective health of the people affects to a great extent the success of its over all 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 program.

The establishment of a community fitness center in every barangay will serve as a venue for

physical fitness, wellness program and sports activities of all the residents of the barangay.

Hence, approval of this bill is earnestly recommended.

HON. EMMAt QUIAO


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

Sixteenth Congress
First Regular Session

58
HOUSE BILL No.

Introduced by: Hon. EMMANUEL D. PACQUIAO

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

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

SECTION 1. There shall established, under the supervision of the municipal and city health
officer, a community fitness center in every barangay nationwide. This community fitness center shall
provide physical fitness program, trainings, and sports activities. It shall likewise provide free seminars
to would be physical fitness leaders and trainers 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 instructors
who will manage the center.

SECTION 3. The fitness instructor shall receive a monthly compensation of not less than Ten
Thousand ( P 10,000.00) pesos to be charged to the annual appropriations of the Municipal or City
Health Office where the center is located.

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 instructor in the center.

b) _ Introduced and implement varied physical fitness and sports competitions within
the barangay.

©) Conduct consultations with the residents of the barangay in identifying any physical
fitness activity and sports program that shall implemented by the centers.


d) Oversee and ensure the continuous and effective implementation of the physical
fitness activities and sports program undertaken by the center.

e) Disseminate proper information on the policy and objective of their physical
fitness and sports activities to encourage the active participation of the residents.

SECTION 5. The amount necessary for the initial implementation of this Acts shall be charged
to the appropriations of the Department of Interior and Local government. Thereafter, such sum as
may be necessary for the continued operations 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 (15) days after the publication in the official
gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general circulations.

Approved.

HON. EMM: v0)» ICQUIAO