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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO._ 5735

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid 0. Dimaporo

EXPLANATORY NOTE,

The Mindanao Civic Center complex in the Municipality of Tubod, Lanao del Norte
has been a primary venue for various sports competitions, both local and intemational in scope.
The Mindanao Civic Center is known for its world-class facilities for sports which is why it
has been favored to be a venue for different sporting events,

Recently, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) held one of its regular season
games at the MCC Gymnasium. The MCC Gym was jampacked with people not only from the
Province of Lanao del Norte but from different parts of the country to watch their favorite sport

The MCC Complex is also the home of a world class motocross circuit, and has hosted
local and international motocross competitions participated by world-renowned racers, The
MCC Sports Complex also hosted the Palarong Pambansa wherein student-athletes all over the
country participated in the said competitions.

During these sporting events, the Province of Lanao del Norte accommodated the
delegates and visitors and promoted the Province to many sports enthusiasts and organizers
With these compelling reasons, it is important for the national government to give support for
the sustainable development of the Mindanao Civic Center and the Municipality of Tubod,
Lanao del Norte and help in promoting the said complex by declaring it a sports tourism
destination.

Itis the primary objective of this bill that by declaring it as a national sports tourist spot,
the Mindanao Civic Center in Tubod be known to the country and in the international
community as a world class tourism destination for sports. Doing so will certainly increase
awareness and appreciation for the site and will foster both local and international interest and
attention that may eventually increase economic activity in the host municipality and attract
investors in the province of Lanao del Norte

In view of these premises, the prompt approval of this bill is eamestly sought.

REP. LIQ. DIMAPORO.
1” District, Lanao del Norte


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 5735

Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo

AN ACT
DECLARING THE MINDANAO CIVIC CENTER LOCATED IN TUBOD, LANAO
DEL NORTE PROVINCE AS A SPORTS TOURISM DESTINATION AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. The Mindanao Civic Center Complex in Tubod, Lanao del Norte
Province is hereby declared as a sports tourist destination. As such, it shall be accorded priority
development by the Department of Tourism (DOT), and shall be subject to the rules and
regulations governing the development of tourist spots.

SECTION 2. The DOT, in coordination with the ‘Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise
Zone Authority and other concerned agencies of the government, shall, within one (1) year
after the approval of this Act, prepare the development plan involving the construction,
installation and/or maintenance of such appropriate facilities which shall enhance tourism in
the area and submit the said development plan to the Lanao del Norte Tourism Council for
approval.

SECTION 3. The DOT shall take immediate steps to implement the said development
plan and incorporate the same in the Department's overall tourism development program for
the ensuing calendar year.

SECTION 4. The DOT shall likewise promulgate the necessary rules and regulations
for the proper implementation of this Act.

SECTION 5. The amount necessary to implementation the provisions of this Act shall
be charged against the appropriations under the annual General Appropriations Act and/or
internally generated funds of the DOT.

SECTION 6, This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved,