Philippine Medlcal Association PMA: CHANGING MINDSET IN CHARTING THE FUTURE Member : World Medical Association {WMA) co-Founder : confederation of Medical Association in Asla and oceania {cMAAo) Medical Assocraiion of Southeast As;an Nations {MAS€AN)

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IRINEO C. BERNARDO III, M,D. MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 20 L7.07 -TL-OAz President

JOSE P. SANTIAGOJR. M,D. Vice President PRESIDENTS OF COMPONENT SOCIETIES, SPECIALTY DIVISIONS, S. TINIO. M.D, CHRISTINE SPECIALTY AND AFFILIATE SOCIETIES National Treasurer

BENITO P. ATIENZA, M.D. Secretary General FROM BENITO P. ATIENZA, M.D. IAN N. FRANCISCO, M.D. PMA Secretary-General Assistant Secretary General

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ALBERTO A, CAh4UNGAO, JR, M,D. Northeastern SUBJECT FIT FIL NATIONWIDE WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE

JOSELITO B, BRINGAS, M.D. Luzon Northwestern DATE JULY L1, 201-7 JOSE ALBERT L. QUINTOS, M.D. Central Luzon

ALBERTO J. DE LEON, M.D. Greetingsl Manila Challenge, collabsration with the Philippine Medica ANGELA V. CRUZ, M.D. The Fit Fil Nationwide Weight Loss in The Fit Fil Challenge is thr Quezon City Association, will combat the growing problem of obesity in the country. first and biggest nationwide fitness and wellness campaign. This campaign will be challenginp EVELYN T, GUSI, M.D, donate/lose one million pounds (1,000,000 lbs.) in the span of ( Rizal Filipinos in all regions to collectively months, aimed towards building a fitter and healthier nation. ROGELIO V. DAZO JR., M.D. Central Tagalog Join pMA's pledge and take on the Fit Fil Challenge to collectively lose 100,000 lbs from all Filipinc GLICERIO CECILIO G, ALINCASTRE, M.D. physicians from July to December L,2OL7. We call on all physicians of all Component, Specialty anc Southern Tagalog Affiliate Societies of PMA to donate excess body weight and be lighter and healthier by Decembet you good tc OBELIA R. ZAPANTA, M.D. 2OLl . Each physician may donate/lose a minimum of 3 lbs, but if it makes feel Bicol donatellose more, then all the better for you and for PMA to reach our pledge as a united group. EARL G. AUTAJAY ]R., M.D. Western As physicians, we strive to be a reflection of good health and well-being to our patients and the community. Join and be part of a healthy and fit Philippinesl You only have excess weight to lose anc Central Visayas all the benefits of good health to gain' Start a healthy journey now.

REALINOG. MOLINA, M,D, Eastern Visayas Yours in health,

APRIL R. LOPEZ, M.D. dd aT) Western A4fVry lan ll. Francisco, M,D. Benito P. Atienza, M.D. DURES FE E. TAGAYUNA, M.D. Chairman, PMA Committee on SPorts Secretary General Northern Mindanao

GRACE MARILOU L, VEGA, M,D. Northcentral Mindanao

ANTHONY LAURENCE P. ESCOVIDAL, M.D, Southeastern Mindanao

ADAH JUNE C. ROBLES, M.D. HOW TO JOIN

STEP 1. VISIT FITFIL.PH Go to www,fitfil,ph , registration tab to pre-register. This is FREE, no registratiqn fee required. Choose Corporation/Association Category tab and fill in the necessary details. ln the 'Company' field, type Philippine Medical Association. ln the 'Occupation' field. ldentify yourself as a Physician.

STEP 2. WEIGH IN Go to the nearest Official Weigh-ln Centers o Robinsons Supermarket o Fitness Centers and other accredited locations (go to www.fitfil.ph FAQ's for complete list)

STEP 3. PLEDGE Create an interesting video pledge of you and/or your organization and share it on social media with #FitFilChallengeAccepted #PledgeToDonate

STEP 4. ENGAGE o Engage in any form of physical fitness or nutritional activities that you like. You may engage as long as you want. (Minimum of l- month and maximum of 5 months) o Enroll or join any of our FitFil affiliated fitness centers o Or you can join us at any of our FitFil sanctioned and organized events nationwide

STEP 5. VISIT FITFIL.PH DAILY r Get free work-outs, nutrition, health, and medical tips from the country's top experts. o Get discounts and freebies from partner organizations. o Know the latest races, health and fitness events happening all over the country. e Find out the closest FITFIL camps and partners near you.

STEP 6. WEIGH OUT Once you reach or exceeded your goal, head to your nearest authorized weigh-in centers to "weigh- out" and officially "donate" your pounds

STEP 7. REWARDS Claim your reward I (medall finisher's shirt/ plaque)

STEP 8. SELFIE Take a selfie with your reward and share it on your social media with the following FitFil hashtags. #FitFilChallengeAchieved #lAmAFitFilipino

STEP 9. ACHIEVEMENT PLEDGE VIDEO Upload a video on any social media channel of your achievement with the hashtags #FitFilChallenge,{chieved #lAmAFitFilipino WEIGH.IN CENTERS The list will be updated in the website www.fitfil.ph

ROBI NSONS SUPERMARKETS Every Saturday only from 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM r Robinsons Place Ermita e Robinsons Place Galleria r Robinsons Place Metro East r Robinsons Place Magnolia e Robinsons Place Novaliches r Eastwood TechoPlaza ll o Townville BF Paranaque o Robinsons Otis Luzon r Robinsons Place llipa e Montalban Town Center . NepoMallAngeles o Robinsons Place lmus r Robinsons Place Antipolo . Robinsons Place Malolos o Robinsons Place Pangasinan o Robinsons Place Cainta o Robinsons Place Los Banos o Visayas r Robinsons Place Tacloban r Robinsons Place lloilo r Robinsons Place Dumaguete o Robinsons Place Cebu r Robinsons Flace Bacolod r Ormoc Centrum Mindanao o Robinsons Place o Robinsons Place o C3 Mall Pagadian r Townville Davao

ELORDE Boxing Gym Monday-Sunday from 8:00am to 8:00pm o Gilmore o Maceda a Katipunan 1- Blue Ridge a Katipu nan 2- Brgy Milagrosa a Don Antonio a Reyes Gym a Daang Hari a Pegasus a Paranaque

Learn more at www.fitfil.ph and together as PMA, let's move towards a healthier Philippinesl