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Constitution Hills, Batasan Complex, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

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House Bill No. 8068

Introduced by ALFEL M. BASCUG, Representative,
15" Legislative District of Agusan del Sur.

“AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE AGUSAN DEL SUR SPORTS
ACADEMY iN THE GOVERNMENT CENTER, MUNICIPALITY OF
PROSPERIDAD, PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL SUR AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES”

Explanatory Note

It is indeed mandated under the Philippine Constitution as a policy
of the State to give priority to education, science and technology, arts,
culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social
progress, and promote total human liberation and development. Further,
the same fundamental law of the land 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”.

To give life to this constitutional policy, this representation seeks to
establish through this initiative, the Agusan del Sur Sports Academy which
will serve as the primary sports development and training center for the

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entire province of Agusan del Sur and neighboring provinces. The
establishment of such sports academy is envisioned to promote
athleticism among the youth sector in the province.

Over the years, the Province of Agusan del Sur has been recognized
to have remarkable performance in athletic competitions in the Caraga
Region and in the National level competitions. In fact, the Province of
Agusan del Sur has a breeding ground for future athletes through the
establishment of the D. O. Plaza Sports Complex which is strategically
located at the heart of the Government Center of the province. Through
this, the province of Agusan del Sur has always been capable of hosting
regional and divison sports events which indeed is a proof of the
province's heart and passion for sports. Presently, the D. O. Plaza Sports
Complex is under renovation to provide an enhanced arena for sports
development.

To us Agusanons, the establishment of Agusan del Sur Academy is
a fulfillment of the Agusanon dream, especially among young aspiring
athletes who have exhibited the potential and dedication to sports but yet
remained underdeveloped due to lack of training, techniques, programs
and sports facilities. The establishment of the academy will in turnopen
the gates of opportunities among Agusanon athletes who wished to be
discovered in the vast arena of Philippine athletic competitions in the
country,

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

FEL i. BASCU!


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Constitution Hills, Batasan Complex, Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bill No. 8068

Introduced by ALFEL M. BASCUG, Representative,
15" Legislative District of Agusan del Sur.

“AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE AGUSAN DEL SUR SPORTS
ACADEMY IN THE GOVERNMENT CENTER, MUNICIPALITY OF
PROSPERIDAD, PROVINCE OF AGUSAN DEL SUR AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES”

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

SECTION 1.This bill shall be known as the “Agusan del Sur Sports
Academy Act”

SECTION 2. There shall be established in the Government Center,
Municipality of Prosperidad, Province of Agusan del Sur a sports academy
to be known as the “Agusan del Sur Sports Academy”, which shall be the
primary sports development and training center for the whole province of
Agusan del Sur and neighboring provinces thereat.

SECTION 3. The Province of Agusan del Sur shall coordinate with
the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) which is the head agency of the
National Sports Academy created by virtue of Republic Act 11470,shall

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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 in the Province of Agusan del
Sur. Moreover, the Agusan del Sur Sports Academy shall, in proper
procedure and process, be attached or integrated with the National Sports
Academy as the Philippine Sports Commission and other agencies
concerned may allow.

The Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur in coordination with
the PSC shall create the necessary training programs and competitions
as well as the system by which the facilities shall be maintained and
managed in order to accomplish the objectives and purposes of this Act.

SECTION 4. The construction, establishment and operation of the
Agusan del Sur Sports Academy shall be funded by the Provincial
Government of Agusan del Sur and such funds as may be granted by the
PSC or by the Office of the President. In addition, grants and endowments
may be obtained from local or foreign sources intended for sports
development.

SECTION 5. The PSC, in coordination with the Department of
Education (DepEd), the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur, the
Municipal Government of Prosperidad, and other concerned
stakeholders, shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the
implementation of this Act within 90 days after its enactment into law.

SECTION 6. Appropriations. - The Secretary of Education shall
immediately include in the Department's programs the operation of the
Agusan del Sur Sports Academy, the funding of which shall be included in
the Annual General Appropriation Act.

SECTION 7. Effectivity This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days

after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general
circulation.

Approved,