Republic of the Philippines

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bit No, 10108

Introduced by HON. LAARNI LAVIN ROQUE

EXPLANATORY NOTE.

Section 17 of the 1987 Philippines 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.”

Similarly, under the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028, stated that
“Communities shall also be encouraged to participate in cultural, recreational, and
sports activities. Local culture and arts councils will be promoted to plan and
implement conservation and preservation of cultural property and conduct cultural
activities. A strong national grassroots program will be institutionalized by the
Philippine Sports Commission on community-driven sporting and recreational
activities in line with its mandate to set the priorities and direction of a national sports
agenda, giving emphasis to grassroots participation.”

To pursue the aforementioned State Policies and Goals, the establishment of
a Sports Academy and Training Center in the Province of Bukidnon will provide the
essential facilities needed to sustain the development of grassroots programs on
various discipline. Such programs will inspire the youth and potential individuals for
a localized and less expensive trainings right in their own courtyard. The proposed
center will serve not only the people of Bukidnon but as well as the aspirants of
neighboring provinces seeking safe and world-class sports development.

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

LAARNT LAVIN ROQUE



Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

House Bi No.10108

Introduced by HON. LAARNI LAVIN ROQUE

ANACT

ESTABLISHING THE BUKIDNON SPORTS ACADEMY AND TRAINING CENTER IN
THE CITY OF VALENCIA, PROVINCE OF BUKIDNON AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS THEREFOR

Be it enacted by the Senate and the House of Representatives of the

Philippines in Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. There shall be established in the City of Valencia, Province of
Bukidnon, a sports academy to be known as the Bukidnon Sports Academy and
Training Center, which shall be constituted as the primary sports development and

training center for the Province of Bukidnon and the neighboring provinces as well.

SECTION 2. The Province of Bukidnon 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 Bukidnon. Moreover, the Bukidnon Sports Academy and Training
Center 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 Bukidnon, 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 3. The construction, establishment and operation of the Bukidnon
Sports Academy and Training Center shall be funded by the Provincial Government
‘of Bukidnon and such funds as may be granted by the PSC and 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. Appropriations. - The Secretary of Education shall immediately
include in the Department's programs the operation of the Bukidnon Sports
Academy and Training Center, the funding of which shall be included in the annual
General Appropriations Act.

SECTION 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). - The PSC, in
coordination with the Department of Education (DepEd), the Provincial Government
‘of Bukidnon and the City of Valencia, shall promulgate the necessary rules and
regulations for the implementation of this Act within ninety (90) days after tis
enactment into law.

SECTION 6. This act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the

Official Gazette or in any newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,