ORDINANCE Health and Wellness

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
PROVINCE OF NUEVA ECIJA

MUNICIPALITY OF LICAB
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OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN

EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE __ th REGULAR SESSION OF THE
SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF LICAB, NUEVA ECIJA HELD AND BEGUN ON
DECEMBER ___, 2022.
Present:
VM OLIVER A. VILLAROMAN Vice-Mayor/Presiding Officer
SBM.GERONIMO C. SANGGA SB Member
SBM. EUGENIO B. BAGUIO, JR. “
SBM. DONATO C. DELA CRUZ “
SBM. LAURO AD. PUNO “
SBM. NIEVES R. ESGUERRA “
SBM. ERNESTO V. VILLAROMAN “
SBM. ALEJANDRO P. SANTOS “
SBM. SINANDO A. JUAN “
LNB Pres. ROMEL S. ISIDRO “
PPSK Pres. RAFAEL C. RIVERA, III “
(x) Absent
(e) Excuse
MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. ___ S. 2022
AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE EMPLOYEE’S HEALTH AND

WELLNESS PROGRAM OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF LICAB, NUEVA
ECIJA, PROVIDING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE AND ADOPTING
POLICIES TO GOVERN THE PROGRAMS’ IMPLEMENTATION
WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission being the central personnel agency of
government issued Memorandum Circular No. 38 series of 1992 regarding the Physical and
Mental Fitness for Government Personnel dated September 30, 1992.
WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission likewise issued Memorandum Circular No.6
series of 1995 dated April 20, 1995 requiring all agencies of government to adopt the “Great
Filipino Workout Program” as an integral part of the National Physical Fitness and Sports
Development Program for Government Personnel”;
WHEREAS, under Memorandum Circular No. 8 series of 2011 dated March 7, 2011, the
Civil Service Commission reiterated the adoption of the Great Filipino Workout Program and
directed agencies of government to adopt other plans to ensure continuing physical fitness and
sports development activities to develop a healthy and alert workforce;
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WHEREAS, health and fitness program adopted by the agency shall be integrated with
its Health and Wellness Program;
WHEREAS, relative to the Commission’s directive, the Local Government of Licab

through the Human Resources Management and Development Office and the Municipal Health
Office shall promote a health and wellness program for the Local Government Employees
enabling them to avail of various health services to ensure that they achieve optimum levels of
health and wellness and prevent the incidence of disease among them;
NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of SBM. NIEVES R. ESGUERRA, duly seconded, be

it ordained by the Sangguniang Bayan that;
SECTION 1. TITLE – This ordinance shall for brevity be known as “Licab LGU
Healthy Lifestyle Ordinance.”
SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY

The Local Government of Licab, Nueva Ecija hereby institutionalizes the Employees’
Health and Wellness Program of the Local Government of Licab, provide funds thereof and
adopt policies to govern its implementation.
SECTION 3. OPERATIVE PRINCIPLES/PURPOSES. This Ordinance shall have the

following principles/purposes:
a. To provide a monthly medical and physical check – up and annual executive

check – up for the employees of the Local Government of Licab.
b. To designate the month of September every year as Employees’ Month to
coincide with the Civil Service celebration.
c. To develop other health and wellness services through the Human Resources
Management and Development Office and the Municipal Health Office, as
advocated in the Character Municipality Ordinance, being pro – employee, which
shall include the adoption and maintenance of the Employees’ Center for Health
and Wellness aimed towards the attainment of holistic health and wellbeing of
employees, encompassing all aspects of their lives to optimize their levels of
functioning.
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d. To provide additional services under the Employees’ Health and Wellness

Program which shall include the Physical, Mental, Emotional, Social, Financial
and Spiritual aspects.
e. To make the afore cited activities an integral part of the Employees’ Health and
Wellness Program, and are subject to continuous improvement based on
employees’ needs.
f. To establish a partnership between the Local Government of Licab and Non-
Government Organizations to create the LGU-NGO Partnership for Health and
Wellness in the Municipality.
g. To encourage the barangays to prioritize Health and Wellness services.
SECTION 4: DEFINITION OF TERMS – For purposes of this ordinance, the

following terms shall be defined as follows:
1. Employees’ Health and Wellness Programs – pertain to services and activities

designed to promote employees’ health and well-being.
2. Employees’ Center for Health and Wellness – refers to the building constructed to
serve as venue for health and wellness activities of employees and to house fitness
facilities and equipment.
3. Health and Wellness Activities/Services – services provided for employees
encompassing all aspects of their lives which includes but not limited to the
following:
a. Physical (Physical Fitness Program, Strict “No smoking within office
premises” Policy, Monthly Medical and Physical Check – up, Annual
Executive Check – up).
b. Mental (Forum, Discussion, Brown Bag, Thought for the Day/Trivia,
Mind Games).
c. Emotional (Counseling Service, Group Therapy)
d. Social (Social Development: office outing or excursion; periodic
socials, choral, dance, poetry, team building;
e. Financial (Financial Forum, Welfare Benefits, Livelihood Programs).
f. Spiritual (Bible/Koran Studies, Spiritual Forum, Mass/Ecumenical
Services).
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4. LGU – NGO Partnership – pertains to the relationship established between the

Local Government of Licab and Non – Government Organizations or private
corporations intended to enhance the health services provided for employees.
SECTION 5. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The Local Government is responsible for:

a. Overall supervision of the Employees’ Health and Wellness Program.
b. Providing support for the effective implementation of the activities and services
therein.
c. Serve as the main approving authority.
2. The Human Resources Management and Development Office and the Municipal
Health Office are responsible for:
a. The implementation of all activities and services under the Health and Wellness
Program.
b. Developing proposals for additional health programs and services for the approval
of the Municipal Mayor.
c. Management and sustainability of the program through monitoring and
evaluation.
d. Institute remedial measures to address problems that may arise in the program’s
implementation.
3. The Human Resources Management and Development Office is further
responsible for:
a. Identifying needs of members and addressing them.
b. Encouraging employees to adopt a healthy lifestyle
SECTION 6. SOURCE OF FUND – Funds for this Ordinance amounting to

_________________________________________ shall be appropriated and drawn annually
from the Non – Office account of the Local Government of Licab, Nueva Ecija.
SECTION 7. ADMINISTRATIVE CLAUSE – This ordinance shall cover all the

Employees of the Local Government of Licab, Nueva Ecija.
SECTION 8. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE - If any part or provision of this Code shall

be held unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected shall
continue Human Resources Management and Development Office be in full force and effect.
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SECTION 9. REPEALING CLAUSE-All ordinances and administrative circulars and

executive orders or parts thereof which are found to be inconsistent with the provision of this
Code are hereby repealed and amended accordingly.
SECTION 10. EFFECTIVITY CLAUSE -This ordinance shall take effect immediately
after approval and fifteen days after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.

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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

PROVINCE OF NUEVA ECIJA

OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN

AN ORDINANCE INSTITUTIONALIZING THE EMPLOYEE’S HEALTH AND

OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN

WHEREAS, relative to the Commission’s directive, the Local Government of Licab

NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of SBM. NIEVES R. ESGUERRA, duly seconded, be

SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY

SECTION 3. OPERATIVE PRINCIPLES/PURPOSES. This Ordinance shall have the

a. To provide a monthly medical and physical check – up and annual executive

OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN

d. To provide additional services under the Employees’ Health and Wellness

SECTION 4: DEFINITION OF TERMS – For purposes of this ordinance, the

1. Employees’ Health and Wellness Programs – pertain to services and activities

OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN

4. LGU – NGO Partnership – pertains to the relationship established between the

SECTION 5. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The Local Government is responsible for:

SECTION 6. SOURCE OF FUND – Funds for this Ordinance amounting to

SECTION 7. ADMINISTRATIVE CLAUSE – This ordinance shall cover all the

SECTION 8. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE - If any part or provision of this Code shall

OFFICE OF THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN

SECTION 9. REPEALING CLAUSE-All ordinances and administrative circulars and

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