Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS

First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _2898_

Introduced by the Honorable ANIELA BIANCA D. TOLENTINO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The Quezon City Velodrome is already non-operational. Our athletes cannot
conduct practices there. It is also believed that it would be more feasible to have a
new velodrome constructed than renovating the Quezon City Velodrome. Further, the
local government of Quezon City has shown interest in the development of the land
where the Quezon City Velodrome is situated. The local government of Quezon City
intends to use the same land for public purposes. Hence, a bill proposing for the return
of the Quezon City Velodrome to the local government of Quezon City is hereby
proposed.

Principles of good governance likewise calls for the proper usage of government
Properties. To highlight, the applicable law requires that public officials must be
committed to the proper and efficient use of government property, to wit: "A/
government resources and powers of their respective offices must be employed
and used efficiently, effectively, honestly, and economically, particularly to
avoid wastage in public funds and revenues” | Section 4(a), R.A. No. 6713 or the
Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, Emphasis
supplied.]. The return of the Quezon City Velodrome to the local government of
Quezon City is well-within the known and accepted principles of good governance.

It should also be stressed that the Philippine Olympic Committee and Members
of this House of Representatives are already exerting efforts for the establishment of
a new cycling facility that will be world-class. This new sports infrastructure shall serve
as the hub for our national athletes in cycling, as well as, other enthusiasts of the
sport.


In two consecutive Summer Olympics, the Philippines was able to win gold
medals. The effort and dedication of our athletes, coaches, and sports leaders are
evident in ensuring that the country will be able to showcase its greatness to the rest
of the world. The wisdom and intention of the bill herein is another step to help our
athletes, particularly our cyclists, continue the winning ways of the Philippines in the
world stage.

For the Filipino people, approval of the bill is earnestly being sought.


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

HOUSE BILL No. 2898

Introduced by the Honorable ANIELA BIANCA D. TOLENTINO

“AN ACT TRANSFERRING THE MANAGEMENT AND FULL CONTROL
OF THE QUEZON CITY VELODROME FROM THE PHILIPPINE SPORTS
COMMISSION TO THE QUEZON CITY GOVERNMENT, AMENDING FOR
THE PURPOSE SECTION 23 OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6847 OR
THE PHILIPPINE SPORTS COMMISION ACT”

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

SECTION 1. Section 23 of Republic Act No. 6847, otherwise known as the “Philippine
Sports Commission Act,” is hereby amended to read as follows:

"SEC. 23. Sports Facilities. The administration and full control of all existing
Sports facilities, including land, buildings and equipment, owned by the
national government as well as those owned by govemment-funded
foundations, associations and entities except liabilities, shall be transferred
to the Commission: Provided, That the sports facilities owned by the local
government units, state colleges and universities, or public schools shall
remain with the said institutions or entities. In particular, the management
and full control of all the land, buildings, equipment and other improvements
thereon of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex shall be transferred to the
Commission upon the effectivity of this Act.”

SECTION 2. All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations, or parts hereof,
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified
accordingly.


SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its publication
in the Official Gazette and at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.

Approved,