The University of the Philippines Mindanao (UPMin) has been designated as a regional training center for sports and is seeking support to improve its sports facilities.
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Patrick Gregorio announced this following a recent visit to the UPMin campus in Tugbok, Davao City.
Gregorio visited the university after a strong earthquake struck the area on the morning of October 10, prompting schools to conduct structural inspections to ensure the safety of their facilities.
“I’m asking congressmen and senators for assistance in improving UP Mindanao’s facilities and in helping complete the beautiful sports complex within the campus,” Gregorio said.
Once completed, the new sports complex will serve as the central hub for the initiative.
The Davao City–UP Sports Complex is a 30,000-seat facility featuring a FIFA-certified football field, a training gym, and an aquatics center.
The PSC and UP Mindanao have forged a partnership to complete and maintain the complex. UP Mindanao’s Department of Human Kinetics will provide technical expertise in sports science, human movement, and sports education to support regional programs.
The Davao region is known for pencak silat, and training programs at the complex are set to begin this November. The agency also aims to establish a localized national youth training pool in the region to encourage grassroots sports development, with UP Mindanao playing a key role.
Mental Health Support: The university’s Psychosocial Assistance and Referral Desk (PARD) has offered counseling and support services to students and employees affected by the earthquakes.
Safety Reminders: In the days following the tremors, the university also issued safety tips for the community on what to do before, during, and after an earthquake. (Peter Atencio)
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PSC Commissioner Patrick Gregorio (center) with officials of UP Mindanao following inspection of the training site for athletes.
