Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
NINETEENTH (19th) CONGRESS 
3rd Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 10673
Introduced by Hon. WILTER YAP PALMA 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
This bill seeks to establish the Zamboanga Sibugay Sports Academy and Training Center. 
This initiative is grounded in the principles outlined in Section 13, Article II of the 1987 Philippine 
Constitution, which emphasizes the State's commitment to fostering patriotism and nationalism 
by prioritizing education, sciences, arts, culture, and sports. Furthermore, it aligns with the 
provision as stated by Section 17, Article II, which acknowledges the critical role of youth in 
nation-building and commits to promoting and protecting their physical, moral, spiritual, 
intellectual, and social well-being. 
To materialize the above-mentioned constitutional policies, the establishment of a Sports 
Academy and Training Center in the Province of Zamboanga Sibugay shall serve as the pillar in 
promoting athleticism amongst the youth. By creating the Zamboanga Sibugay Sports Academy 
and Training Center, we aim to provide the necessary facilities and programs that will enable the 
Sibugaynon youth to pursue their passion for sports. This center will not only focus on athletic 
excellence but also the holistic development of young individuals, thus nurturing their potential 
in various aspects of life. 
Furthermore, this initiative aims to become a spark for the development of Sibugaynon 
athletes who are ready not just for regional competitions, but also for national and international 
competitions thereby bringing honor not just for the Province of Zamboanga Sibugay, but also 
for the entire country. 
In view of the foregoing, the immediate passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
WILTER YAP PALMA  
Representative 
1st District, Zamboanga Sibugay 
July 29, 2024
3:00 pm


Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Philippines 
NINETEENTH (19th) CONGRESS 
3rd Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. 10673 
Introduced by HON. WILTER YAP PALMA 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING THE ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY SPORTS ACADEMY AND TRAINING 
CENTER IN BARANGAY POBLACION, MUNICIPALITY OF DIPLAHAN, PROVINCE OF 
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1. Short Title – This Act shall be known as the “Zamboanga Sibugay Sports 
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Academy and Training Center Act.” 
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SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy – It is the policy of the State to promote and develop 
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sports and athleticism for the youth. Towards this end, a Sports Academy and Training Center 
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shall be established in the Province of Zamboanga Sibugay to: 
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a. Encourage and promote continuous knowledge acquisition in the field of sports;
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b. Advance efforts towards sports appreciation, engagement, and participation in the
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Province of Zamboanga Sibugay;
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c.
Promote, enhance, and strengthen sports training for the benefit of the Sibugaynons
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SECTION 3. Establishment of the Zamboanga Sibugay Sports Academy and Training 
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Center - There is hereby established in Barangay Poblacion, Municipality of Diplahan, Province of 
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Zamboanga Sibugay, a sports academy and training center to be known as the “Zamboanga 
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Sibugay Sports Academy and Training Center”, which shall be the primary sports development 
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and training center for the whole province of Zamboanga Sibugay. 
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SECTION 4. Integration of existing facilities and Creation of Programs - The Municipal 
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Government of Diplahan, in coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd), and 
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Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), shall take the necessary steps to integrate the existing sports 
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facilities, equipment, and personnel in the province, into the newly created training center.  
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The Municipal Government of Diplahan, in coordination with DepEd, and PSC, shall create 
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the necessary training programs, appropriate tournaments and competitions, as well as the 
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system by which the facilities shall be maintained and managed to accomplish the objectives and 
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purposes of this Act. 
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SECTION 3. Appropriations - The amount needed for the construction, establishment, and 
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operation of the Zamboanga Sibugay Sports Academy and Training Center shall be taken from 
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the current year’s appropriations of the Department of Education. Provided that the Philippine 
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Sports Commission shall augment the funds appropriated by the Department of Education as 
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necessary to ensure the successful completion and continuous operation of the Zamboanga 
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Sibugay Sports Academy and Training Center. Thereafter, such sums as may be necessary for its 
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continued operation shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act. In addition, 
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grants and endowments intended for sports development may be obtained from local or foreign 
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sources. 
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SECTION 4. Implementing Rules and Regulations - The Municipal Government of 
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Diplahan, in coordination with DepEd, PSC, and other concerned stakeholders, shall, within sixty 
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(60) days upon the approval of this Act, issue the necessary rules and regulations for the 
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implementation of this Act. 
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SECTION 5.  Separability Clause - If any portion or provision of this Act is declared 
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unconstitutional, the remainder of this Act or any provision not affected thereby shall remain in 
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force and effect. 
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SECTION 6. Repealing Clause – All laws, executive orders, decrees, issuances, rules and 
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regulations, or parts thereof inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or 
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modified accordingly. 
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SECTION 7. Effectivity – This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
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the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
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Approved, 
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