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Promoting health and sustainability: DOH to celebrate Nat'l Bike to Work Day on Nov. 29

Published Nov 28, 2023 08:36 am

To highlight the importance of physical activity and road safety, the Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday, Nov. 28, will lead the celebration of the National Bike to Work Day.

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Set on Nov. 29, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., DOH said the event will kick off at Centris Walk, Commerce Ave., Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Quezon City.

The initiative, DOHs said, is designed to honor members of the workforce who actively commute to and from their workplaces.

To prioritize the well-being of road users, particularly the most vulnerable, and promote daily physical activity for the long-term health of Filipinos, DOH noted that the event aligns with the Health Promotion Framework Strategy (HPFS) 2021 to 2030.

Under the Universal Healthcare Law (UHC), the DOH is mandated to implement population-based interventions aimed at improving the health outcomes of the Filipino people.

The HPFS guides the department in promoting healthy behaviors through governance, healthy settings, and health literacy projects and programs.

Based on the recent survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS), DOH said that 36 percent of households in the Philippines in 2023 incorporate bicycles into their activities.

This statistic reveals a significant presence of cycling within communities, with one in three households having at least one member who cycles.

Notably, 24 percent cycle for "essential activities," including commuting to and from work.

The survey further highlights a consistent trend since 2020, revealing that there are four bicycle owners for every car owner in the country.

The DOH stressed that this reflects a growing preference for bicycles as a means of transportation.

Moreover, leading the National Bike to Work Day event will be Health Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa, joined by key figures such as the Undersecretary of Health Public Health Services Team, Dr. Maria Rosario S. Vergeire, and other high-profile guests, including the Chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, Romando S. Artes, and Move As One Coalition Representative, Ms. Cristina Batalla.

The Senate of the Philippines will also be actively participating, with notable attendees such as the Chair of the Committee on Health and Demography, Honorable Christopher Lawrence Go, Senator Pia S. Cayetano, Senator Grace Poe, Senator Joseph Victor G. Ejercito, Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr., Senator Jinggoy E. Estrada, Senator Sonny Angara, and Senator Ronald "Bato" M. Dela Rosa, Senator Joel Villanueva, and Honorable Loren B. Legarda.

Quezon City Mayor, Ma. Josefina G. Belmonte is also expected to join the celebration.

The National Bike to Work Day, DOH said, stands as a collective effort to promote a healthier lifestyle, underscore the significance of sustainable transportation, and enhance road safety across the nation.

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