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EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

2663

HOUSE BILL NO.

INTRODUCED BY REP. ISAGANI S. AMATONG
3" District, Zamboanga del Norte

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Paragraph 1, Section 19 of Article XI of the 1987 Constitution explicitly
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.”

The establishment of Zamboanga del Norte Sports Academy in Panganuran,
Gutalac, Zamboanga del Norte is a grassroots sports development program of
the province for young athletes who have exhibited the potential and dedication
to excel but remained untapped due to lack of sports facilities, training
programs, policies and coaches to hone their skills and talents. Many of them
who are in the countryside cannot participate in national and local
competitions by reason of poverty. The exposure they can get in actual
competitions is a boost to their confidence. Also, the younger generations who
are engaged in sports will be spared from the ill effects of vices and other
counter- productive addictions.

Admittedly, our country still lags in terms of facilities and sports program in
the world arena. Scientific approach in sports is a common practice. With the
perennial problem in physical conditioning, agility and mental toughness which
can only be attained through gradual and regular practice, the tasks of having
a competitive pool of athletes remain a big challenge. The Zamboanga del Norte
Sports Academy will adapt a sports program that puts premium to training,
discipline, hardwork and scientific details of any sports events at par with

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other countries. This in-house facility will then serve as the critical breeding
ground for future champion athletes in national and international competitions
that will be our source of national pride.

Hence, the approval of this bill is earnestly sought.


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Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Quezon City

EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 2663

Introduced by Representative Isagani S. Amatong

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE SPORTS ACADEMY
AND TRAINING CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF GUTALAC,
PROVINCE OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

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

SECTION 1. There shall be established in the Municipality of Gutalac,
Province of Zamboanga del Norte, a sports academy and training center to be
known as the ‘Zamboanga del Norte Sports Academy and Training Center’,
which shall be constituted as the primary sports development and training
center for the Province of Zamboanga del Norte and the neighboring
municipalities as well.

SEC. 2. The Provincial Government of Zamboanga Del Norte and the
Municipal Government of Gutalac, in coordination with the Philippine Sports
Commission (PSC), shall take the necessary steps to upgrade, improve, and

modernize existing facilities, equipment and personnel, and integrate them into
the newly created sports academy and training center


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The Provincial Government of Zamboanga Del Norte and the Municipal
Government of Gutalac, in coordination with the PSC, shall 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 purpose of this Act.

SEC.3. The construction, establishment and operation of the Zamboanga
del Norte Sports Academy and Training Center shall be funded by the
Provincial Government of Zamboanga Del Norte and the Municipal Government
of Gutalac, and such funds as may be granted by the PSC and by the Office of
the President. In addition, grants and endowments intended for sports
development may be obtained from local and foreign sources.

SEC. 4. The PSC, in coordination with the Department of Education
(DepEd), the Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Norte, the Municipal
Government of Gutalac, 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.

SEC. 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,