Reelected Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez assured the public that Congress will continue to allocate resources to provide the country’s athletes with the training and support they need to become champions.
This assurance comes in the wake of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) and the Department of Budget and Management’s (DBM) recent announcement of a P360-million dormitory project that will benefit 400 student-athletes at the National Academy of Sports (NAS).
The said facility in New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac, is expected to be completed in 2026.
The lawmaker praised President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for placing the welfare and future of athletes among the administration’s top priorities.
“This dormitory will serve not just as a facility, but as a home for our student-athletes to dream big and strive for gold… More than brick and mortar, such facilities represent the hopes of Filipino youth for a better and brighter future,” Romualdez said.
He emphasized that Congress will continue to champion legislation and budget support for sports development, especially for programs aimed at nurturing promising athletes in public institutions like NAS.
“I commit to reviewing the national budget to ensure these facilities receive the necessary legislative backing, from sufficient funding to sustainable operations,” Romualdez said, emphasizing the need for the government to invest in a long-term athlete development pipeline that includes quality training, nutrition, and academic support.
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article. Originally posted with the headline: “Romualdez vows support for world-class sports programs for Filipino athletes”