Republic of the Philippines  
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City  
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session  
HOUSE BILL NO. _________ 
Introduced by Representative Mercedes “Didi” C. Cagas 
AN ACT  
ESTABLISHING THE DAVAO DEL SUR SPORTS TRAINING CENTER TO BE 
LOCATED IN THE CITY OF DIGOS, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL SUR, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
It is the policy of the State “to 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.” 
Likewise, the United Nations’ Inter-Agency Task Force on Sport for Development and Peace 
also recognizes that “sports at all levels, from play and physical activity to elite and competitive 
sport, are a powerful and cost-effective way to advance the Millennium Development Goals 
(MDGs)”. 
However, while the Covid-19 pandemic has profoundly affected sports and the conduct of 
sporting activities in the country, it has also opened an opportunity to evaluate the community 
sport sector and determine development initiatives for a more accessible, inclusive and 
scientific sports program in the grassroots level.  In order to do so, there is a need to invest in 
developing sports in the grassroots level and thus the proposed establishment of the Davao Del 
Sur Sports Training Center.  
This representation believes that through sports, the country’s youth will rediscover traditional 
and universal values such as patriotism, nationalism, self-discipline, team work and hard work, 
camaraderie, sportsmanship and fair play, respect for law and order and the rights of others, 
and the continuing quest for excellence.  
It is for the foregoing reason that the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
MERCEDES “DIDI” C. CAGAS 
April 6, 2021
1:45 PM
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Republic of the Philippines  
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City  
EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS 
Second Regular Session  
HOUSE BILL NO. _________ 
Introduced by Representative Mercedes “Didi” C. Cagas 
AN ACT  
ESTABLISHING THE DAVAO DEL SUR SPORTS TRAINING CENTER TO BE 
LOCATED IN THE CITY OF DIGOS, PROVINCE OF DAVAO DEL SUR, AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:  
SECTION 1. Establishment. – There shall be established in the City of Digos, Province of 
Davao Del Sur, a sports training center to be known as the “Davao Del Sur Sports Training 
Center” which shall serve as the primary sports development and training center for the 
Province of Davao Del Sur and the neighboring provinces.  
SEC. 2. Sports Programs. – The Provincial Government of Davao Del Sur, in coordination 
with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), shall take the necessary sports development and 
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.  Both shall also take the necessary steps to upgrade, improve and 
modernize existing facilities, equipment and personnel, and integrate them to the newly created 
sports training center.  
SEC. 3.  Appropriations. – The Chairman of the PSC shall immediately include in the 
Commission’s program the operationalization Davao Del Sur Sports Training Center.  The 
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construction, establishment and operation of the Davao Del Sur Sports Training Center shall 
be funded by the PSC and such funds may be granted by the Office of the President.  In 
addition, grants and endowments may be obtained from local or foreign sources intended for 
sports development. 
 
SEC. 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within six (6) months following the effectivity 
of this Act, the Provincial Government of Davao Del Sur and the PSC shall promulgate the 
necessary rules and regulations for the effective implementation of this Act.  
SEC. 5. Repealing Clause. – All laws, decrees, executive orders, proclamations, rules and 
regulations, and other issuances, or parts thereof which are inconsistent with the provisions of 
this Act, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. 
SEC. 6. Separability Clause. – If any provision of this shall be held unconstitutional or invalid, 
the other provisions not otherwise affected shall remain in full force and effect.  
SEC. 7. Effectivity Clause. – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its complete 
publication in the Official Gazette or in two (2) national newspapers of general circulation.  
Approved,