Promotion of Healthy Lifestyle in the Department of Finance

January 30, 2008 DOF DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 002-08 TO : All Officials and Employees This Department SUBJECT : Promotion of Healthy Lifestyle in the Department of Finance In support of the National Healthy Lifestyle Program of the Department of Health and with the end view of minimizing the occurrence of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery diseases and stroke, cancer and other chronic debilitating noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in the Department of Finance, the Medical Clinic Section, Personnel Services Division, shall spearhead the conduct of activities that promote healthy lifestyle among Department officials and employees. It shall seek to address the prevalence of lifestyle-related risk factors of NCDs, which include smoking, unhealthy diet, and sedentary lifestyle and create a supportive environment for positive behavior change and healthy lifestyles. HEITAD For this purpose, the conduct of weekly physical fitness (aerobics) session is hereby authorized. The expenses for the aerobics and other related wellness activities shall be provided in accordance with Sec. 25 of the Government Appropriations Act which states that: "Sec. 25. Cultural and Athletic Activities. Out of the appropriations authorized in this Act for MOOE of each Department, Bureau, Office or Agency, an annual amount not exceeding One Thousand Two Hundred Pesos (PhP1,200.00) per employee-participant may be used for the purchase of costume or uniform, and other related expenses in the conduct of cultural and athletic activities." This Order shall take effect immediately. (SGD.) MARGARITO B. TEVES Secretary