The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has directed local government units (LGUs) to strengthen programs promoting active and healthy lifestyles.<\/p>\n
In a statement Tuesday, the DILG said LGUs could organize community fitness activities, expand green public spaces, and adopt car-free Sundays.<\/p>\n
Under Memorandum Circular 2026-008, LGUs are encouraged to hold accessible outdoor activities such as fun runs, Zumba sessions, and community sports events to promote physical activity.<\/p>\n
The DILG also urged LGUs to develop and maintain parks, plazas, and open spaces where residents can safely exercise and spend time outdoors.<\/p>\n
“These spaces should include accessible pathways and ramps to ensure that senior citizens and persons with disabilities can fully participate in community activities,” it said.<\/p>\n
Regional directors were tasked to support and monitor these initiatives as part of efforts to promote healthier communities and improve Filipinos\u2019 quality of life.<\/p>\n
The move supports the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to prioritize Filipinos\u2019 health amid rising overweight and obesity rates.<\/p>\n
Data from the 2023 National Nutrition Survey shows that four in 10 Filipino adults are overweight or obese.<\/p>\n
Several cities in Metro Manila, as well as Baguio, Iloilo, and Davao cities, have already implemented car-free initiatives, providing safer spaces for exercise and community activities. (PNA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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