Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 10674)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 10674 is to establish the Davao del Norte Regional Sports Academy in the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex to serve as the primary sports development and training center for the Davao Region.
It is to be located in the Davao del Norte Sports and Tourism Complex in Tagum City, Province of Davao del Norte.
The Provincial Government of Davao del Norte, in coordination with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), is responsible for upgrading, improving, and modernizing the existing facilities, equipment, and personnel of the sports academy.
The Provincial Government of Davao del Norte, in coordination with the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), shall create the necessary training programs and competitions.
The funding comes from the Provincial Government of Davao del Norte, grants from the PSC, the Office of the President, and possible grants or endowments from local or foreign sources intended for sports development.
The Secretary of Education shall include the operation of the Davao del Norte Regional Sports Academy in the department's programs, and its funding shall be included in the annual General Appropriations Act.
The PSC, the Department of Education, and the Provincial Government of Davao del Norte shall promulgate the necessary rules and regulations within ninety (90) days after the enactment of the law.
This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), the Department of Education (DepED), and the Provincial Government of Davao del Norte are required to promulgate the IRR.
Yes, grants and endowments from local or foreign sources intended for sports development may be obtained to support the sports academy.