Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by HON. MUJIV S. HATAMAN of the Lone District of Basilan 
EXPLANATORY NOTE 
Section 19, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution explicitly 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.” 
Sport is long considered a universal language. At an individual level, 
participation in sports is key to building a strong character and confidence. 
For the community, it brings people together no matter their origin, 
background, religious beliefs, or economic status. 
Since sports can play such important roles, it is incumbent upon the 
government to promote and develop sports on a wide scale in order to achieve 
maximum benefits. As part of investment in high quality sports facilities, the 
bill therefore seeks to establish a sports academy in the province of Basilan. 
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The establishment of such will help young Basileños enhance their talent and 
potential in sports, and empower them to become the nation’s prime athletes.  
Basilan’s very own pride Joey delos Reyes won silver medal in the men’s 
duathlon of the 30th Southeast Asian Games. His success has become an 
inspiration to fellow Basileños to also compete in prestigious sporting events. 
The province has quite a pool of sports talents that needs guidance and 
training. 
It is further hoped that with the Basilan Sports Academy, peace and 
unity will be fostered as the youth will be engaged in sports and friendly 
competition. 
In view of the foregoing, the passage of this bill is earnestly sought. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HON. MUJIV S. HATAMAN 
 
Lone District of Basilan  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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Republic of the Philippines 
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
Quezon City, Metro Manila 
Nineteenth Congress 
First Regular Session 
HOUSE BILL NO. ___ 
Introduced by HON. MUJIV S. HATAMAN of the Lone District of Basilan 
AN ACT 
ESTABLISHING THE BASILAN SPORTS ACADEMY IN THE CITY OF ISABELA, 
PROVINCE OF BASILAN 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 Isabela, Province of 
Basilan, a sports academy to be known as the “Basilan Sports Academy,” which 
shall be constituted as the primary sports development and training center for the 
whole province of Basilan and its neighboring towns. 
Sec. 2. The Province of Basilan, in coordination with the Philippine Sports 
Commission (PSC), 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. 
The Provincial Government of Basilan, in coordination with the PSC, shall 
create the necessary training programs and competitions, as well as the system by 
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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 Basilan Sports 
Academy shall be funded by the Provincial Government of Basilan 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. 
Sec. 4. Appropriations. – The Secretary of Education shall immediately 
include in the Department’s programs the operation of the Basilan Sports 
Academy, the funding of which shall be included in the annual General 
Appropriations Act. 
Sec. 5. Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). – The PSC, in 
coordination with the Department of Education, the Provincial Government of 
Basilan, and the City of Isabela, shall promulgate the necessary rules and 
regulations for the implementation of this Act within ninety (90) days after its 
enactment into law. 
Sec. 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in 
the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation. 
 
Approved,