PSC working on establishment of world-class training center
Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 08:36:42 +0000
AFTER helping stage a successful 30th SEA Games, Philippine Sports Commission is giving full-time commitment commitment for the realization of the Philippine Sports Training Center (PSTC).
BUTCH Ramirez
Last year, President Duterte signed Republic Act 11214 or the PSTC Act so that the country can produce world-class athletes who will end the long search for an Olympic gold.
“We are doing our best to make this long-time dream come true” said PSC Chairman William Ramirez.
”The law is designed to establish a state-of-the-art sports training facility with amenities that will be suitable and conducive for our national athletes, coaches and referees to achieve a high-level and quality training that will eventually results to best performances when they compete in various international sports competitions including the prestigious Summer Olympic Games, where the national athletes are aiming to win our first-ever gold medal.”
Under RA 11214, the PSC will own the PSTC and will oversee the operation when it comes to the administrative work, security, as well as assigning of personnel to supervise the overall function of the facility.
The amount of P3.5 billion from the General Appropriations Act (GAA) is appropriated for the establishment and construction of PSTC.
Initially, the Municipality of Rosales, in the province of Pangasinan has expressed interest to be the main hub for the PSTC.
Aside from Pangasinan, also expressing intentions are the provinces of Tarlac and Bataan.
“We are grateful for the support and interest that we are receiving from different LGUs. We are studying possibilities and best options” added Ramirez.
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