Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HOUSE BiLL No.  9398
Introduced  by:  Hon.  Keith  Micah  "Atty.  Mike"  D.L.  Tan
AN ACT
DECLARING  THE  QUEZON  CONVENTION  CENTER  LOCATED   IN  THE  CITY  OF
LUCENA,   PROVINCE   OF   QUEZON,   A   SPORTS   TOURISM   DESTINATION   AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Section   16  of  Article  11  of  the   1987  Philippine  Constitution   provides  that,   "The
State  shall  protect  and  advance  the  right  of  the  people  to  a  balanced  and  healthful
ecology in accord with the rhythm and  harmony of nature."
The   Quezon   Convention   Center  is   a   multi-purpose   convention   center  in  the
Province of Quezon  located  near the Provincial Capitol in  Lucena City,  Quezon.
It was  inaugurated  by former  President  Gloria  Macapagal Arroyo  on  August  19,
2002.
The   Quezon   Convention   Center   was   a   venue   for   various   sports   leagues,
including   the   Philippine   Basketball  Association   (PBA),   Maharlika   Pilipinas   Basketball
League  (MPBL),  Liga  Pilipinas,  and  Philippine  Basketball  League  (PBL)  and  the  home
arena of the Quezon  Huskers of the MPBL.
It  has  held  a  number  of  concerts  and  fine  performances  by  various  local  and
international artists.
Hence,  the  bill  seeks  to  declare  the  Quezon  Convention  Center  as  a  sports
tourism  destination to  increase awareness and  appreciation for the site and foster local
and  international  interest that will  increase economic activity in the locality.
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill  is earnestly sought.
EEi-
Keith Micah "Atty. Mike"  D.L. Tan
4th  District,  Quezon


Republic of the  Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session
HouSEBILLNo.    9398
Introduced  by:  Hon.  Keith  Micah  "Atty.  Mike"  D.L.  Tan
AN ACT
DECLARING  THE  QUEZON   CONVENTION  CENTER  LOCATED   IN  THE  CITY  OF
LUCENA,   PROVINCE   OF   QUEZON,   A   SPORTS   TOURISIVI   DESTINATION   AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be  it  enacted  by  the  Senate  and  the  House  of  Representatives  of the  Philippines  in
Congress assembled:
SECTION   1.   The  Quezon   Convention   Center  located   in  the   City  of  Lucena,
Province of Quezon,  a multi-purpose convention center and venue for local and  regional
basketball competitions,  concerts,  and conferences,  is hereby declared a sports tourism
destination.
Pursuant  thereto,   its   development  shall   be   prioritized   and   supported   by  the
Department  of  Tourism   (DOT),   subject  to  the   rules   and   regulations   governing   the
development of tourism destinations.
SEC. 2. Within one (1 ) year after the approval of this Act, the Province of Quezon
shall,  in coordination with the DOT and  concerned  agencies of the government,  prepare
a   tourism   development   plan   that   shall    include   the   construction,    installation    and
maintenance of such  appropriate  infrastructure  and  facilities that shall  enhance tourism
in the area:  Provided,  That said  development plan  shall  be submitted  to the  Province of
Quezon  Tourism  Council for approval.  Provided  further,  That the  implementation  of the
tourism development plan shall be included  in the budget of the Province of Quezon.
SEC.  3.  The  DOT  shall  assist the  Province  of Quezon  in  the  implementation  of
the  tourism   development  plan   by  providing  technical   assistance   in  tourism   capacity
building.  It shall  also  include the  Quezon  Convention  Center in  its  national  and  regional
promotion programs.
SEC.  4.  The  funding  for the  implementation  of this  Act  shall  be  Included  ln  the
annual  budget of the  Province  of Quezon.  The  DOT may augment such  allocation with
internally-generated funds.
SEC.  5.  Within  sixty  (60)  days  from  the  effectivity  of  this  Act,  the  Province  of
Quezon shall,  in  consultation with the  DOT and  concerned  agencies of the government,
promulgate rules and  regulations to implement 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.
Approved,