BISLIG CITY, SURIGAO DEL SUR — The City Government of Bislig is encouraging employees to stay active through weekly pickleball sessions held every Friday during its HATAW Wellness Hours at the SP Vicencio Pickleball Courts. The activity provides government personnel with an opportunity to take part in physical exercise while enjoying the spirit of friendly competition. By incorporating a recreational sport into the workweek, the initiative offers employees another way to make physical activity part of their routine. It also creates an informal setting where colleagues can interact beyond their usual workplace responsibilities.
Making Physical Activity Part of the Workweek
The weekly sessions complement the broader push for employee health and wellness in government offices. Bislig City’s Wellness Leave Policy, adopted through Executive Order No. 06-2026, provides a local policy framework for supporting employee well-being, while Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular No. 8, s. 2011 sets guidelines for government agencies to conduct physical fitness activities during official work hours. These policies provide wider context for workplace wellness initiatives, although they were not specifically mentioned in the announcement about the pickleball sessions. Through activities such as these, employees have an accessible opportunity to participate in exercise as part of their regular workweek.
Building Camaraderie Through Workplace Sports
Pickleball offers a recreational option that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, played on a smaller court with paddles and a lightweight perforated ball. Its format allows participants to enjoy a game that involves movement, coordination, and interaction with fellow players. The Bislig sessions emphasize friendly competition, giving employees a chance to participate and connect with colleagues in a shared activity. Holding the sessions regularly also helps sustain interest in physical recreation while supporting a workplace culture that values health, teamwork, and camaraderie.
