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Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez led the groundbreaking ceremony for the P12.5-million athletes’ dormitory. The dorm is inside the campus of Romanito P. Maravilla Sr. National High School, the home of the track and field champions in Bacolod City. The event featured a motorcade parade with athletes, starting at the Bacolod City Government Center going […]
The House of Representatives is moving to strengthen the support system for Filipino athletes by revisiting and potentially amending Republic Act (RA) No. 10699, the National Athletes and Coaches Benefits and Incentives Act. The announcement was made by no less than Speaker Martin Romualdez during a hero’s welcome held by the House of Representatives for […]
The House of Representatives approved on second reading House Bill 10723 which seeks to exempt from taxes the incentives, rewards, bonuses and other forms of emoluments received by national athletes and coaches. Quirino Representative Midy Cua, the sponsor of the measure, said HB 10723 not only exempts rewards awarded by brands and companies following a […]
Senator Bong Go appealed to the government and other stakeholders to provide utmost support to Filipino athletes who qualified for the upcoming 2024 summer Olympics to be held in Paris, France. In line with this call, Go has recently expressed intent to provide financial support to competing athletes in the upcoming Olympics in collaboration with […]
The Office of Speaker Martin Romualdez handed over financial support to two more Filipino athletes representing the country in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Head Executive Assistant of the Office of the Speaker, Director V Atty. Lemuel “Muel” Romero, awarded the cash assistance each to gymnasts Levi Jung-Ruivivar and Carlos Edriel Yulo during simple rites […]
The Senate adopted a resolution commending and congratulating members of the Philippine team for their exemplary performance in the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China. Adopted was Senate Resolution No. 825, taking into consideration 30 other resolutions congratulating and commending the Philippine team and their coaching staff for bringing pride and honor to the […]
House Deputy Minority Leader Bernadette Herrera filed a proposed resolution to commend and congratulate the Philippine contingent to the 19th Asian Games, especially the gold medal winners and Paris 2024 Olympics qualifiers. The Philippine contingent to the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China comprised 395 athletes, personnel, and officials led by Chief of Mission Chito Loyzaga and […]
Senator Bong Go articulated his deep sense of pride for Filipino athletes participating in the 19th Asian Games being held in Hangzhou City, China, from September 23 to October 8. Go personally traveled to China to show his full support for the Philippine delegation. The legislator also attended live competitions, including the recent match between […]
Senator Bong Go recognized athletes, coaches, and sports officials for their contributions to Philippine sports and their crucial roles in representing the nation on the international stage, during the send-off ceremony at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City, for Filipino participants in the 19th Asian Games and 4th Asian Para Games in […]
The Senate adopted several resolutions commending and congratulating Filipino athletes who have given honor and pride to the country through victorious feats in various international competitions. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva sponsored several Senate resolutions congratulating and commending chess prodigy Rafael Operiano for winning the 6th Eastern Asia Youth Chess Championship in Bangkok, Thailand; Aleia […]