Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ________ 
Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. 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 international 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.  
It is 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, and as a refiled bill from the previous Congress, the prompt 
approval of this bill is earnestly sought. 
July 13, 2022
12:02 am
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REP. MOHAMAD KHALID Q. DIMAPORO 
   1st District, Lanao del Norte 
Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ________ 
Introduced by Rep. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo 
AN ACT 
DECLARING THE MINDANAO CIVIC CENTER COMPLEX LOCATED IN THE 
MUNICIPALITY OF TUBOD, PROVINCE OF LANAO DEL NORTE, 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 located in the Municipality of 
Tubod, Province of Lanao del Norte, is hereby declared as a sports tourism destination. As 
such, its development shall be prioritized by the Department of Tourism (DOT), subject to the 
rules and regulations governing the development of tourism destinations.  
SECTION 2. Within one (1) year after the approval of this Act, the DOT, in 
coordination with the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) and other 
concerned agencies of government, shall prepare an ecotourism development plan including 
the construction, installation and maintenance of such appropriate facilities that shall enhance 
ecotourism in the area. The said development plan shall be submitted to the Province of Lanao 
del Norte Tourism Council for approval. 
SECTION 3. The DOT shall take immediate steps to implement the tourism 
development plan for the Mindanao Civic Center and shall incorporate the same in the National 
Tourism Development Plan. 
SECTION 4.  The Secretary of the DOT shall include in the Department’s program the 
implementation of this Act, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General 
Appropriations Act and shall augment such allocation with internally generated funds of the 
DOT. 
SECTION 5. Within sixty (60) days from the effectivity of this Act, the DOT shall 
promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the proper implementation of this Act.  
SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. 
Approved,   
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