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| In October the Philippine Sports Commission – Philippine Sports Institute (PSC-PSI) held a grassroots program at Marinduque State College simultaneous with the filing of Velasco's bill. Photo shows Cong. Velasco with officials of PSC and PSI with Philippines' 'Long Jump Queen' Elma Muros-Posadas |
The House Committee on Youth and Sports Development approved
Cong. Lord Allan Velasco’s House Bill No. 8317 creating a Sports Academy and
Training Center in Brgy. Baliis, Municipality of Sta. Cruz, Province of
Marinduque.
It will be recalled that under the bill the Marinduque
Sports Academy and Training Center shall be the primary sports development and
training center in the island-province in line with the continued promotion of physical
education and holding of sports programs, league competitions and amateur
sports.
Velasco is happy with the support garnered by H.B. No. 8317.
“I am grateful for the approval of H.B. No. 8317 and the strong support that it
received from my fellow Committee members. In a country where people love
sports, especially basketball, it is about time that we establish a Sports
Academy and Training Center in the Province of Marinduque”, he said.
“Along with the Philippine Sports Commission’s (PSC’s)
Grassroots Program, this measure will help enhance the training programs and
sports development in our province. Health and fitness are also priorities
under the initiative and I hope that Marinduqueños will actively participate in
the programs of the Sports Academy,” Cong. Velasco added.
Velasco plans to seek support from the Senate to ensure
realization of this measure.
