Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

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TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 3539

Introduced by REP. FAUSTINO ‘BOJIE’ G. DY III

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Athletics, and the whole-hearted support for Filipino athletes, hold a revered
place in the 1987 Constitution. It sets as policy that “The State shall give priority to ...
sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress and
promote total human liberation and development”. (Sec. 17, Art. IJ, 1987
Constitution.) It likewise mandates 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.” (Sec. 19, Art. XIV,
1987 Constitution.)

In line with this, the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Cauayan passed a Resolution’
requesting the assistance of the national government to help realize the Cauayefios’
collective hope for the establishment of a sports center in the city. The Resolution
sought to further improve the city’s sports facilities and to provide better training
grounds for the city’s athletic youth, providing that:

“... it is essential to extend the City Government’s commitment to our
existing athletes and other potential athletes, by giving them proper
equipment, better venue for training and appropriate and suitable
training program that will further improve and enhance their skills;”

' Entitled A Resolution Strongly Supporting the Establishment of a Regional Sports Academy in the
City of Cauayan, Isabela and Calling Upon All National and Local Agencies for the Speedy
Realization of Such Project (Resolution No. 2021-030, 23 March 2021)


In addition to the athletic and civic benefits, establishing a sports training
center in Cauayan City will also help spur additional economic activity in the area.
This will be very helpful as the local economy recovers from the effects of the

COVID-19 pandemic.

Indeed, sports are vital to a healthy democracy and economy.

In view of the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is earnestly
sought.

FAUST! IE’ G. DY TIE


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Constitution Hills, Quezon City

TWENTIETH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No. 3939
Introduced by REP. FAUSTINO ‘BOJIE? G. DY IIL

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE CAUAYAN CITY SPORTS TRAINING CENTER TO
BE LOCATED IN THE CITY OF CAUAYAN, PROVINCE OF ISABELA AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. There shall be established in the City of Cauayan, a sports training
center to be known as the “Cauayan City Sports Training Center” to be located in the
Cauayan City Sports Complex in Barangay Tagaran, which shall be constituted as the
primary sports training center for the City of Cauayan and the neighboring towns
thereat.

SECTION 2. The City Government of Cauayan, in coordination with the Philippine
Sports Commission (PSC), shall take the necessary steps to upgrade and modernize
existing facilities, equipment and personnel, and integrate them into the newly created
sports training center.

The City Government of Cauayan, in coordination with 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.

SECTION 3. The construction, establishment and operation of the Cauayan City
Sports Training Center shall be funded by the City Government of Cauayan 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 4. The Chairman of the PSC shall immediately include in the
Commission's program the necessary funding requirements of the Cauayan City
Sports Training Center.

SECTION 5. The PSC, in coordination with the City Government of Cauayan and the
Provincial Government of Isabela, shall promulgate the necessary rules and
regulations for the implementation of this Act within ninety (90) days after its
enactment into law.

SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the
Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulati

Approved,