Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
ETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2855

HOUSE BILL NO. _*

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Introduced by REP. RUWEL PETER S. GONZAGA

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The importance of achieving a healthy lifestyle nowadays is growing in demand. Human
beings not only focus with their mental and emotional stability, but rather invest in holistic
personal well-being which can also be achieved thru sports and physical activities.

In recognition thereof, Article XIV, Section 19 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution
provides that the State shall promote physical education and encourage sports programs, league
competitions, and amateur sports, including training for international competitions, to foster self=
discipline, teamwork and excellence for the development ofa healthy and alert citizenry

Pursuant thereto, this bill seeks the construction and establishment of the Provincial
Sports Complex in the Municipality of Nabunturan, to be known as the Davao de Oro Sports
Center, that will play a vital role in the development and promotion of grassroots sports in the
province as well as multi-sectoral sporting activities. The same will provide an ideal venue for
the training and development of athletes and the discovery of potential future sports champions.
As such, it is important for the province to have a sports facility where its residents will have a
chance to actively engage in different sports program and recreational activities that can improve
their health and outlook in life. The same is also expected to foster camaraderie and strengthen
social bonds not only among the people in Davao de Oro but also from the other parts of the
country

For the foregoing reasons, the immediate consideration and passage of this this bill is

earnestly sought.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

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HOUSE BILL NO. 2855

Introduced by REP. RUWEL PETER S. GONZAGA

AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHENT OF A PROVINCIAL SPORTS COMPLEX IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF NABUNTURAN, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DE ORO TO BE
KNOWN AS “DAVAO DE ORO SPORTS CENTER”, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS.
THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy ~ It is the policy of the State to promote physical
education and encourage sports programs, league competitions, and amateur sports, including
training for international competitions, to foster self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence for the
development of a healthy and alert citizenry

SECTION 2. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWHI) is hereby
authorized to construct a provincial sports complex in the Municipality of Nabunturan, Province
of Davao de Oro, to be known as Davao de Oro Sports Center, consisting of an air-conditioned
gymnasium, a basketball court, and training centers for various sports. The sports complex shall
have a seating capacity of 10,000 persons.

SECTION 3. The amount necessary for the establishment and creation of the sports
complex hereby appropriated from the annual budget of the DPWH as provided by the General
Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after publication in the Official
Gazette or in any of two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,