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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1145
HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REP. FAUSTINO ‘INNO’ A. DY V

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. Il, 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. X/V, 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 academy and training center in the city.
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), 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;”



Moreover, aside from the athletic and civic benefits, establishing a sports

academy and training center in Cauayan City will help spur economic activity in the area.
Employment and business opportunities will be created especially in the construction,
tourism and food sectors. 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 viewof the foregoing, the immediate approval of this bill is



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

NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

HOUSE BILL

Introduced by REP. FAUSTINO ‘INNO’ A. DY V

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING THE CAUAYAN CITY SPORTS ACADEMY AND TRAININ¢
CENTER 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. Establishment of the Cauayan City Sports Academy and Training
Center. There shall be established in the City of Cauayan, a sports academy to be known
as the Cauayan City Sports Academy and Training Center, which shall be constituted as
the primary sports development and training center for the whole Province of Isabela
and the neighboring towns thereat. The Cauayan City Sports Academy and Training
Center shall be located at the Cauayan City Sports Complex in Barangay Tagaran,
‘Cauayan City.

SECTION 2. The Province of Isabela with 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 academy and training center.

The Province of Isabela with the City Government of Cauayan, 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 Cauayan City Sports
Academy and Training Center shall be funded by the City Government of Cauayan, and by


other funds that may be allocated by the Province of Isabela, 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 Cauayan City 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
Isabela and the City Government of Cauayan, shall promulgate the necessary rules and
regulations for the implementation of this Act within ninety (90) days afier its
enactment into law.

SECTION 6. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
publication in the Official Gazerte or ina newspaper of general circulation

Approved,