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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. _6126

Introduced by Hon. Mujiv S. Hataman and Hon. Amihilda Sangcopan

EXPLANATORY NOTE

In last year's Southeast Asian Games, Filipinos ruled over almost all
sporting events. It was a showcase of the dedication, spirit and determination of
the Pinoy athlete. The Philippines secured first place among the SEA Games
participants, owing to an athlete pool that is prepared, well-trained and
hardworking,

One particular athlete, Basilan's pride Joey delos Reyes, won silver medal
in the duathlon event and consequently brought pride to his mother province.
Delos Reyes's feat has since become an inspiration to all Basilefios to strive and
excel not only in sports but in every facet of human life.

There countless other Joey delos Reyes's in Basilan who also dream of
competing in prestigious sporting events such as the SEA Games and even the
Olympics. The province has quite a pool of sports talents that needs guidance,
proper training and sufficient motivation.

Section 19 of Article XIV of the Constitution 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." Encouraging and promoting
sports among the citizenry, therefore, is a constitutional mandate of the
government.

This bill seeks to establish a sports academy in the City of Isabela,
Province of Basilan. The establishment of such an institution will help the
young individuals in the province and neighboring areas enhance their talents
and potentials in sports and encourage them to become great athletes, both
locally and internationally.


The sports academy will serve as the center in Basilan and nearby
municipalities providing quality education and training not only for athletes but
also for trainors, educators, referees, umpires and coaches who could help train
the athletes in accord with international standards of sports performance in
competitive events.

It is further hoped that with the sports academy, armed conflicts will be
avoided as the youth will be engaged in sports and friendly competitions.

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

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MUJIWS. HATAMAN HID, GCOPAN
Deputy Speaker Representative

Representative, Lone District of Basilan Anak Mindanao Party-List


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Eighteenth Congress
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. _6126

Introduced by Hon. Mujiv S. Hataman and Hon. Amihilda Sangeopan

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE BASILAN SPORTS ACADEMY IN THE CITY OF
ISABELA, PROVINCE OF BASILAN AND PROVIDING THE
STRUCTURE, POWERS AND FUNCTIONS THEREOF

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established in the City of Isabela, Province
of Basilan, a sports academy to be known as the “Basilan Sports Academy,”
which shall be the primary sports development and training center for the whole
Province of Basilan and the neighboring towns thereat.

SEC. 2. The Province of Basilan shall, in coordination with the Philippine
Sports Commission (PSC), take the necessary steps to upgrade, improve and
modernize etlisting facilities, equipment and personnel, and integrate them into
the newly created sports academy and training center.

The Provincial Government of Basilan, in coordination with the PSC, shall
also 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.


SEC. 3. The construction, establishment and operation of the Basilan

Sports Academy shall be funded by the Provincial Government of Basilan and
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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.

SEC. 4. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include in the
Department’s programs the operation of the Basilan Sports Academy, the funding
of which shal be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.

SEC. 5. Within ninety (90) days after the approval of this Act, the PSC
shall, in coordination with the Department of Education, the Province of Basilan
and the City of Isabela, promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the
implementation of this Act.

SEC. 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in

the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
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Approved,