Memorandum Order No. 0590 s. 2022

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Bangsamoro Government Center, Governor Gutierrez Avenue, Rosary Heights VII, Cotabato City 9600 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MINISTER Repuhlir nf the ilippines

Order No.0 5 9 MEMORANDUM

Series of 2022

TO Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao ALL OFFICES,SERVICES,DIVISIONS,SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND ATTACHED AGENCIES Office of the Chief Minister

SUBJECT SEASON 2 BIGGEST LOSER PROGRAM (LOSE BIG, WIN BIGGER!)

DATE October 6,2022|Rabi'ul-Awwal 10,1444 AH

1. The 1987 Philippine Constitution states in Sector 3, Article II thereof that the State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health

and promoting health and wellness at work. consciousness among them. From the said constitutional mandate spring CSc CSC Memorandum No. 08, s. 2011 which emphasize the significance of encouraging Memorandum Circular No.38,s.1992,CSC Memorandum Circular No.21,s.2009,and

2. As such, the Administrative Management Service - Human Resource Management Division (AMS-HRMD) of the Office of the Chief Minister (OCM), in partnership with OCM The Clinic, will be launching the Biggest Loser Program (Lose Big, Win Bigger) Season 2 for all personnel of the OCM and its attached agencies.

3. The registration period will run from October 10-14, 2022. All interested

personnel are encouraged to visit The Clinic from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.Please see the herewith attached document for more information on the rules and mechanics.

4 For queries, please contact Mr. Romil B. Iyog of AMS-HRMD at mobile no. 0949-418- 9036.

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Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Bangsamoro Government Center Governor Gutierrez Avenue, Rosary Heights VII, Cotabato City 9600 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MINISTER Republir of the lhilippines

Biggest Loser Program (Lose Big, Win Bigger!) Season 2

GUIDELINES AND MECHANICS

A. General Guidelines

1. The program shall officially commence on 10 October 2022 and shall end on

the 4th week of December 2022 2 The program is open to ali personnel of the Office of the Chief Minister and its

attached agencies who meet the below qualifications:

a. b With ideal body weight based on the Body Mass Index (BMI),to be 18-55 years old

determined by the OCM-Clinic C. No pre-existing health condition,with clearance from the OCM-Clinic d.Fully vaccinated

3. The competition consists of two (2) categories: Male and Female

4. The OCM-Clinic shall collect the following data of the participants upon

registration

C h. a Age Name Sex d Height e. f Weight Waistline

5. There shall he one (1) official weighing scale to he used throughout the weigh

ins. The latter shall be used for initial weigh-in, weekly weigh-in,and final

6. The first weigh-in of the participants during the registration shall be recorded weigh-in.

8. All weigh-ins shall be taken at the OCM-Clinic and shall be facilitated by the as their Initial Weight and shall be the basis for weight loss log. Participants should lose weight every weekly weigh-in.

10. The percentage weight loss shall be calculated using the below formula: 9.All weigh-ins shall be recorded and countersigned by the OCM-Clinic. Clinic Team of the OCM-Clinic only.

Percentage Weight Los = mitia eight-Pina eigh 10%g Initial Weight

Team: Total Team Percentage Weight Loss : Simof Team Actual Weight Lossin Rg 100% Sum of Team Initial Weight

11. The result of the program shall be based on the final percentage of the body Weight loss. 12. There shall he two (2) winners, one from each category. In case of a tie, the

prize shall be divided by the winning participants.

B. Procedures

1 Interested participants should personally register on 10-14 0ctober 2022

2 All qualified participants shall undergo weekly weigh-in every Thursday at 8:30-11:00 a.m. at the 0CM-Clinic.

be conducted on Wednesday or the next work day immediately after the missed weigh in. 8:30-11:00 a.m. and 2:00-4:00 p.m. In case of holiday, weekly weigh-in shall

3 The final weigh-in shall be taken on 15 December 2022 at 8:30-11:00 a.m.

and 2:00-4:00 p.m. 4 Participants should wear casual clothes such as t-shirt and pants, dress, or

uniform during the weigh-in. Shoes, jewelry, including any accessories found in the pocket, shall be removed.

C. Prohibitions/Elimination

1. Participants are advised to lose weight safely by healthy eating and proper 2 Lactating mothers are disqualified from joining the competition for medical exercise habits. Excessive fasting or starving as a method of losing weight and excessive exercise are strongly discouraged.

purposes and to ensure sufficient breastmilk 3 Pregnancy during the duration period shall be a ground for elimination. 4 Participants who gain weight in the weekly weigh-in shall be warned at the

5 Participants who shall be hospitalized during the duration period should automatically eliminated. If weight gain does not exceed two (2) kilograms, the first instance provided that the gained weight shall not exceed two (2) kilograms. If it exceeds the allowable weight gain, the participant shall be next weight gain within said threshold shall result to his/ her elimination.

present a certification from the attending doctor certifying the concerned participant is fit to continue in the competition, provided that the period of

6 Failure to appear during the final weigh-in shall mean forfeiture of the chance confinement shall not exceed three (3) weeks.

I Participants who fail to follow any of the herein guidelines shall result to their to win in the competition

automatic disqualification in the competition whether intentional or not.

D. Exemptions

1. Below are the causes that may nermit the participants to undergo weekly

weigh-in before or after the prescribed day:

a. Participant tested positive for CoVID-19. Concerned participant should

b result to the OCM-Clinic before proceeding with the program. Participant is out on official business. The participant should submit to the OCM-Clinic a memo, travel order, certificate of participation, certificate undergo a mandatory five-day quarantine and submit a negative SWAB test

of appearance, or any other written document which justifies the absence

C Other valid reason/s certified by the program secretariat. Supporting of the latter.

documents should be submitted by the participant to the program Secretariat, approved thereby and to be endorsed to the OCM-Clinic.

2. Weigh-in hefore or after the prescrihed day must he reasonable. Participants

should inform the program secretariat of circumstances under the exemptions prior to the weigh-in day.

E. Miscellaneous Provisions

1. Program secretariat shall create a Messenger Group Chat for the participants

for medical/health advice, information, announcements, and concerns

3. Non-winning participants may receive a consolation prize, subject to 2. Weight loss journey of the participants through a video presentation shall be A Photos for promotional activities may be taken. Thus, participants are advised prepared by the latter to be submitted to the program secretariat, to be relevant to the competition. availability of fund. featured during the culmination program.

that this is a pre-requisite to joining the program.