By Gabriela Baron
The Department of Health (DOH) urged the public to use bicycles as a sustainable, affordable, and alternative means of transportation.
“Biking is a simple yet effective form of exercise and helps in reducing the levels of pollution in the country,” Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said during the celebration of World Bicycle Day in Taguig on Saturday, June 10.
The celebration, dubbed as “The Pedal for a Sustainable Future” aimed to raise awareness about the benefits of cycling for both the environment and individuals’ health and wellbeing.
The Active Transport Playbook was also launched during the event, which aims to advance active modes of transportation, such as cycling and walking as effective ways to mitigate the prevalence of non-communicable diseases.
The Health department provided a fund amounting to P1,150,000 for the promotion of the Active Transport Playbook.
“I challenge every city to encourage and support biking both as an alternative mode of transportation and as a means to reduce pollution in the country,” Herbosa added. – cf
