Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
____________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by the Honorable ANIELA BIANCA D. TOLENTINO 
____________________________________________________________________ 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
The Quezon City Velodrome is already non-operational. Our athletes cannot 
conduct practices there. It is also believed that it would be more feasible to have a 
new velodrome constructed than renovating the Quezon City Velodrome. Further, the 
local government of Quezon City has shown interest in the development of the land 
where the Quezon City Velodrome is situated. The local government of Quezon City 
intends to use the same land for public purposes. Hence, a bill proposing for the return 
of the Quezon City Velodrome to the local government of Quezon City is hereby 
proposed. 
Principles of good governance likewise calls for the proper usage of government 
properties. To highlight, the applicable law requires that public officials must be 
committed to the proper and efficient use of government property, to wit: “All 
government resources and powers of their respective offices must be employed 
and used efficiently, effectively, honestly, and economically, particularly to 
avoid wastage in public funds and revenues” [Section 4(a), R.A. No. 6713 or the 
Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, Emphasis 
supplied.]. The return of the Quezon City Velodrome to the local government of 
Quezon City is well-within the known and accepted principles of good governance. 
It should also be stressed that the Philippine Olympic Committee and Members 
of this House of Representatives are already exerting efforts for the establishment of 
a new cycling facility that will be world-class. This new sports infrastructure shall serve 
as the hub for our national athletes in cycling, as well as, other enthusiasts of the 
sport. 
11257
January 13, 2025
10:55 am


In two consecutive Summer Olympics, the Philippines was able to win gold 
medals. The effort and dedication of our athletes, coaches, and sports leaders are 
evident in ensuring that the country will be able to showcase its greatness to the rest 
of the world. The wisdom and intention of the bill herein is another step to help our 
athletes, particularly our cyclists, continue the winning ways of the Philippines in the 
world stage. 
For the Filipino people, approval of the bill is earnestly being sought. 


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
Third Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. _______ 
____________________________________________________________________ 
Introduced by the Honorable ANIELA BIANCA D. TOLENTINO 
____________________________________________________________________ 
AN ACT REVERTING THE MANAGEMENT AND FULL CONTROL  
OF THE LAND, BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 
OF THE QUEZON CITY VELODROME TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
OF QUEZON CITY FROM THE PHILIPPINE SPORTS COMMISSION, 
AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 6847, OR THE PHILIPPINE SPORTS 
COMMISSION ACT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Ownership of Quezon City Velodrome.  The ownership, management, 
and full control of the land, buildings, equipment, and other improvements of the 
Quezon City Velodrome shall be vested to the Local Government of Quezon City. 
SECTION 2. Amendment of the Philippine Sports Commission Act.  Section 23 of 
Republic Act No. 6847 or the Philippine Sports Commission Act is hereby amended to 
read as follows: 
“SEC. 23. Sports Facilities. The administration and full control of all existing 
sports facilities, including land, buildings and equipment, owned by the 
national government as well as those owned by government-funded 
foundations, associations and entities except liabilities, shall be transferred 
to the Commission: Provided, That the sports facilities owned by the local 
government units, state colleges and universities, or public schools shall 
remain with the said institutions or entities. In particular, the management 
and full control of all the land, buildings, equipment and other improvements 
11257


thereon of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex shall be transferred to the 
Commission upon the effectivity of this Act.” 
SECTION 3. Separability. If, for any reason, any provision of this Act or any part 
thereof shall be held unconstitutional and invalid, the other parts or provisions of this 
Act, which are not affected thereby, shall remain in full force and effect. 
SECTION 4. Repeal. All laws, decrees, orders, rules, and regulations, or parts hereof, 
inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, amended, or modified 
accordingly. 
SECTION 5. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its 
publication in the Official Gazette and at least two (2) newspapers of general 
circulation. 
Approved,