Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Diliman, Quezon City 
19th CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. __ 
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Introduced by: HON. LORD ALLAN JAY Q. VELASCO 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 13, Article II of the 1987 Constitution provides that, “The State recognizes 
the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their 
physical, moral, spiritual, and social well-being. 
Similarly, Section 17, Article II of the 1987 Constitution provides that, “The State 
shall 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.” 
To pursue the aforementioned State Policies, the establishment of a Sports Training 
Center in the Province of Marinduque is sought. This would provide the essential 
facilities that the youth in the Province of Marinduque would need for them to pursue 
their choice of sports thereby promoting their development and well-being. This 
would also give our province the chance to train and hone athletes who could 
compete in local and international tournaments, thereby bringing honor and glory to 
our province, and to our country. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
LORD ALLAN JAY Q. VELASCO 
Representative, Lone District of Marinduque 
March 7, 2024
11:00 am
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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Diliman, Quezon City 
19th CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session 
House Bill No. __ 
__________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by: HON. LORD ALLAN JAY Q. VELASCO 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE MARINDUQUE SPORTS TRAINING 
CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MOGPOG IN THE PROVINCE OF 
MARINDUQUE, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title. -This Act shall be known as the “Marinduque 
Sports Training Center Act.” 
SECTION 2. Establishment of the Marinduque Sports Training Center. 
There shall be established in the Municipality of Mogpog, Province of Marinduque, 
a sports academy and training center to be known as the “Marinduque Sports 
Academy and Training Center.” It shall be located in the Municipality of Mogpog, 
Marinduque, and constituted as the primary sports development and training center 
for the whole Province of Marinduque. 
SECTION 3. Training and Management. The Provincial Government of 
Marinduque, in coordination with the Municipality of Mogpog and the Philippine 
Sports Commission (PSC), shall create the 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 purposes of this 
Act. 
SECTION 4. Funding. -The construction, establishment, and operation of 
Marinduque Sports Training Center shall be funded by the Provincial Government 
of the Marinduque, the Municipality of Mogpog, and with such funds as may be 
granted by the PSC, and the Office of the President. In addition, grants and 
endowments intended for sports development may be obtained from local or foreign 
sources. 
 SECTION 5. Non-degree Program -There shall be a non-degree program for 
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student athletes, coaches, trainers and the like under the supervision and direction of 
the Philippine Sports Commission. 
 
SECTION 6. Implementing Rules and Regulations.-The Provincial 
Government of Marinduque, in coordination with the Municipality of Mogpog, the 
PSC, 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. 
 
SECTION 7. Separability Clause. If any of the sections or provisions of this 
Act is held invalid, all other provisions not affected thereby shall remain valid. 
 
SECTION 8. Repealing Clause. -All laws, executive orders, presidential 
decrees, implementing rules and regulations inconsistent with this Act are hereby 
repealed or modified accordingly. 
 
SECTION 9. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen days after its 
publication in the Official gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved.