Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17™ Congress
‘Second Regular Session

7737

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Josephine Y. Ramirez Sato

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Sports is important in the holistic development of people and individuals. It is
crucial in learning leadership and sportsmanship, and is a good cultivator of an
individual's tenacity and sense of responsibility. Moreover, it helps in building the
Physical, emotional and mental strength of the youth and children who will be the future
leaders of the country.

Paragraph 1, Section 19 of Article X! of the 1987 Constitution explicitly 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 of a
healthy and alert citizenry.”

In order to promote Sports, it is essential to provide the people, especially our
athletes, with decent facilities that will help in honing their skills and produce world class
athletes who bring glory and honor to our country by showcasing impeccable skills.


The purpose of this Act is to expand the Government's commitment to our
athletes and other potential athletes, particularly those in the Province of Occidental
Mindoro, by giving them easy access to proper venue, better equipment, and
appropriate training programs that will further enhance their competence.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought.



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

17" Congress
Second Regular Session

7737

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by Hon. Josephine Y. Ramirez Sato

AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE OCCIDENTAL MINDORO SPORTS ACADEMY AND
TRAINING CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF SAN JOSE IN THE PROVINCE OF
OCCIDENTAL MINDORO

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established in the municipality of San Jose, Province of
Occidental Mindoro, a sports academy and training center to be known as the
“Occidental Mindoro Sports Academy and Training Center’, which shall be constituted
as the primary sports development and training center for the Province of Occidental
Mindoro and the neighboring towns as well

SECTION 2. The Provincial Government of Occidental Mindoro and the Municipal
Government of San Jose, in coordination with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC),
shall take the necessary steps to upgrade, improve and modernize existing facilities,
equipment and personnel, and integrate them into the newly created sports academy
and training center.

The province of Occidental Mindoro and the Municipal Government of San
Jose, in coordination with PSC, shall create necessary training programs, appropriate


tournaments and competitions as well as the system by which the facilities shall be
maintained and managed in order to accomplish the objectives and purpose of this Act.

SECTION 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the Department's
programs the operation of Occidental Mindoro Sports Academy and Training Center.
The funding of which shall be included in the Annual General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 4. The PSC, in coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd), the
Province Government of Occidental Mindoro, the Municipal of San Jose, and other
concerned stakeholders, shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the
implementation of this Act within ninety (90) days after its enactment into law.

SECTON 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,