Republic of the Philippines

House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

34

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. LORD ALLAN JAY Q. VELASCO.

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Section 13, Article II of the 1987 Philippine Constitution provides that, “The State recognizes
the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical,
moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being.”

Similarly, Section 17, Article II of the 1987 Constitution provides 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.”

To pursue the aforementioned State Policies, the establishment of a Sports Academy and
Training Center in the Province of Marinduque is sought. This would provide the essential
facilities that the youth in the Province of Marinduque would need for them to pursue their
choice of sports thereby promoting their development and well-being. This would also give
our province the chance to train and hone athletes who could compete in local and
international tournaments, thereby bringing honor and glory to our province, and to our
country.

In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is eamestly sought.

LO! JAY Q. VELASCO


Republic of the Philippines
House of Representatives
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Nineteenth Congress
First Regular Session

34

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by HON. LORD ALLAN JAY Q. VELASCO

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.

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.” It shall be located in Barangay Baliis,
Sta. Cruz, Marinduque, and constituted as the primary sports development and training center
for the whole Province of Marinduque.

See. 2. The Provincial Government of Marinduque, in coordination with the
Municipal Government of Sta. Cruz and the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), shall take
the necessary steps to integrate the existing sports facilities, equipment, and personnel in the
province, into the newly-created sports training center.

The Provincial Government of Marinduque, in coordination with the
Municipal Government of Sta. Cruz and the PSC, 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.

Sec. 3. The construction, establishment, and operation of the Marinduque Sports
‘Academy and Training Center shall be funded by the Provincial Government of Marinduque,
the Municipal Government of Sta. Cruz, and with 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 or foreign sources.

See. 4. The Provincial Government of Marinduque, in coordination with the
Municipal Government of Sta. Cruz, the PSC, and other concemed stakeholders, shall
promulgate the necessary rules and regulations for the implementation of this Act within
ninety (90) days after its enactment into law.

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

Approved,