EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 388 April 11, 1972
CREATING A NATIONAL COUNCIL ON PHYSICAL FITNESS
WHEREAS, the capacity of our people to work towards the achievement of national growth and development goals is contingent upon their health and physical fitness;
WHEREAS, an effective national program of physical fitness and athletics promotion is essential to the development of a healthy, strong and sturdy citizenry; and
WHEREAS, such a program can best be developed through a coordinated, integrated approach involving various sectors government offices and entities, private agencies, as well as civic and professional organizations;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, FERDINAND E. MARCOS, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby create a National Council on Physical Fitness composed of the following:
The Secretary of Education
Chairman
The Secretary of Health
Vice-Chairman
The Presidential Assistant on Community Development
Member
The Undersecretary of National Defense
Member
... A Representative of the Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 388
Purpose and Rationale:
- To create a National Council on Physical Fitness to promote athletics and physical fitness nationwide. (Preamble)
- The capacity of the people to work towards national growth and development goals depends on their health and physical fitness. (Preamble)
- An effective national program on physical fitness and athletics promotion is essential for developing a healthy, strong, and sturdy citizenry. (Preamble)
- Such a program can best be developed through a coordinated, integrated approach involving various government offices, private agencies, and civic and professional organizations. (Preamble)
Composition of the National Council on Physical Fitness:
- The Secretary of Education as Chairman. (Section 1)
- The Secretary of Health as Vice-Chairman. (Section 1)
- The Presidential Assistant on Community Development as Member. (Section 1)
- The Undersecretary of National Defense as Member. (Section 1)
- A Representative of the Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation as Member. (Section 1)
- A Representative of the Public School Interscholastic Association as Member. (Section 1)
- A Representative of the Private School Interscholastic Athletic Association as Member. (Section 1)
Functions of the National Council on Physical Fitness:
- Conduct studies and draw up integrated plans and projects on a nationwide scale for the promotion of athletics and physical fitness. (Section 2)
- Recommend measures for the early implementation of the plans and projects. (Section 2)
Powers of the National Council on Physical Fitness:
- Organize a Secretariat. (Section 3)
- Call upon any government department, bureau, office, or entity for assistance in performing its functions. (Section 3)
Revocation of Previous Executive Order:
- Executive Order No. 109 dated December 15, 1967, authorizing the Secretary of Education to supervise and coordinate an integrated physical education program, is hereby revoked. (Section 4)AIC Grande Tower Garnet Road
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