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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Constitution Hills, Batasan Complex, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ____________ 
Introduced by Representatives ALFEL M. BASCUG and EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE AGUSAN DEL SUR SPORTS 
ACADEMY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PROSPERIDAD, PROVINCE 
OF AGUSAN DEL SUR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Explanatory Note 
The Philippine Constitution mandates that it is the policy of the State to 
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. Further, the Constitution also 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”.  
To give life to this constitutional policy, it is hereby envisioned that the 
Agusan del Sur Sports Academy be established as the primary sports 
development and training center for the entire province of Agusan del Sur and its 
neighboring provinces. The establishment of the sports academy is envisaged to 
promote athleticism among the youth in the province while providing a platform 
for the development and training of world-class and competition ready national 
and regional athletes.  
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Over the years, the Province of Agusan del Sur has been recognized as 
having remarkably performed in athletic competitions in the Caraga Region and 
in the National level. In fact, the Province of Agusan del Sur has already laid 
down the groundwork for the development of talents and skills through the 
construction and establishment of the D. O. Plaza Sports Complex which is 
strategically located at the heart of the Government Center of the province. With 
this, the province is now more than ready to host regional and division sports 
events, a further proof of its heart and passion for sports.  
To the Agsuranons, the establishment of the Agusan del Sur Academy is a 
fulfillment of the modest dream of their young athletes who have exhibited 
potential and dedication to sports to have access to world-class training, 
techniques, programs, and sports training facilities. The establishment of the 
academy will in turn open the gates of opportunities among Agsuranon athletes 
whose fervent wish is to be discovered in the vast arena of athletic competitions 
in the country. 
In view of the foregoing, the approval of this bill is hereby earnestly sought. 
              ALFEL M. BASCUG 
EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA 
 1ST District, Agusan del Sur 
2nd District, Agusan del Sur 


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Republic of the Philippines 
House of Representatives 
Constitution Hills, Batasan Complex, Quezon City 
NINETEENTH CONGRESS 
First Regular Session 
House Bill No. ____________ 
Introduced by Representatives ALFEL M. BASCUG and EDDIEBONG G. PLAZA 
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE AGUSAN DEL SUR SPORTS 
ACADEMY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF PROSPERIDAD, PROVINCE 
OF AGUSAN DEL SUR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR 
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES 
Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the 
Philippines in Congress assembled: 
SECTION 1.This bill shall be known as the “Agusan del Sur Sports 
Academy Act.” 
SECTION 2. There shall be established in the Government Center, 
Municipality of Prosperidad, Province of Agusan del Sur a sports academy to be 
known as the “Agusan del Sur Sports Academy”, which shall be the primary 
sports development and training center for the whole province of Agusan del Sur 
and neighboring provinces thereat. 
SECTION 3. The Province of Agusan del Sur shall coordinate with the 
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) the head agency of the National Sports 
Academy created by virtue of Republic Act 11470 and which in turn 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 in the Province of Agusan del Sur. Moreover, the 
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Agusan del Sur Sports Academy shall, in proper procedure and process, be 
attached or integrated with the National Sports Academy as the Philippine Sports 
Commission and other agencies concerned may allow.  
 
The Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur 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 purposes of this Act.  
 
SECTION 4. The construction, establishment and operation of the Agusan 
del Sur Sports Academy shall be funded by the Provincial Government of Agusan 
del Sur and such funds as may be granted by the PSC or by the Office of the 
President. In addition, grants and endowments may be obtained from local or 
foreign sources intended for sports development.  
 
SECTION 5. The PSC, in coordination with the Department of Education 
(DepEd), the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur, the Municipal 
Government of Prosperidad, and other concerned stakeholders, shall promulgate 
the necessary rules and regulations for the implementation of this Act within 
ninety days after its enactment into law.  
 
SECTION 6. Appropriations. – The Secretary of Education shall 
immediately include in the Department’s programs the operation of the Agusan 
del Sur Sports Academy, the funding of which shall be included in the Annual 
General Appropriation Act.  
 
SECTION 7. Effectivity –This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after 
its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.  
 
 
Approved,