SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
T h ird  R e g u la r S ession
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SENATE
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S.B. No. 
2221
In tro d u ced  by SEN, SHERWIN T. GATCHALIAN
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE MARINDUQUE SPORTS ACADEMY AND 
TRAINING CENTER IN BARANGAY BALIIS, MUNICIPALITY OF STA. 
CRUZ IN THE PROVINCE OF MARINDUQUE
EXPLANATORY NOTE
“The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and 
shall promote and protect the physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and 
social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, 
and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.1”
The 1987 Constitution also mentioned in Article II, Section 17 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.”
Thus, the State is mandated to “promote physical education and 
encourage sports programs, league competitions, and amateur sports, 
including training for international competition, to foster self-discipline.
Section 13, Article II, The 1987 Philippine Constitution.


teamwork, and excellence for the development of a healthy and alert 
citizenry.”2
It is for these reasons that the establishment of a Sports Academy and 
Training Center in the Province of Marinduque is sought after. Many 
communities in the Province of Marinduque will be rewarded from the 
creation of this Sports Academy and Training Center as it will help the 
locals to enjoy the benefits of sports. Moreover, young individuals which 
manifest potential to be great athletes will be given the appropriate training 
and rearing.
In view thereof, the approval of this bill is^e^nestly sought.
2 Sec. 19(1), Article XIV, The 1987 Philippine Constitution.


SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
T h ird  R e g u la r S ession
SENATE
S.B. No. 
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*19 MAY-9 P5'-48
In tro d u ced  by SEN. SHERWIN T. GATCHALIAN
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE MARINDUQUE SPORTS ACADEMY AND 
TRAINING CENTER IN BARANGAY BALIIS, MUNICIPALITY OF STA. 
CRUZ IN THE PROVINCE OF MARINDUQUE
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled:
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SECTION 1. There shall be established in Barangay Baliis, Municipality of 
Sta. Cruz, Province of Marinduque, a sports academy and training center to be 
known as the "Marinduque Sports Academy and Training Center," which shall be 
constituted as the primary sports development and training center for the Province 
of Marinduque.
SECTION 2. The Office of the Congressman of Marinduque, the Provincial 
Government of Marinduque and the Municipal Government of Sta. Cruz, 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.
The Office of the Congressman of Marinduque, the Provincial Government of 
Marinduque and the Municipal Government of Sta. Cruz, in coordmation with PSC,
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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 3. The Secretary of Education shall immediately include the 
operation of the Marinduque Sports Academy and Training Center in the 
Department's programs. The funding of which shall be included in the Annual 
General Appropriations Act.
SECTION 4. The PSC, in coordination with the Department of Education 
(DepEd), the Office of the Congressman of Marinduque, the Provincial Government 
of Marinduque, the Municipal Government of Sta. Cruz 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 5. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
Approved,