(CNN Philippines) — How about a sports academy to help the development of Philippine sports?
Senator Bam Aquino, in a move to grow the country’s grassroots sports, has filed Senate Bill No. 2697 seeking to establish a Philippine High School for Sports (PHSS) that will provide quality sports training and learning at the same time.
Aquino hopes this will serve as breeding ground for future Gilas and Azkals players.
“Through the PHSS Act, we have the opportunity to support young athletes and proved them valuable education along with quality sports training,” Aquino, Chairman on the Senate Committee on Youth, said.
“The PHSS will serve as the training ground where future Gilas and Azkals are honed and the future Paeng Nepomucenos and Eric Buhains are developed.”
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Aquino said the PHSS will offer, on a scholarship basis, a secondary course with special emphasis on developing the athletic skills of students through subjects pertaining to physical and sports development.
“This will enable student-athletes to gain their secondary education while ensuring opportunities for their training, exposure and participation in sports competitions,” he said.
Aquino believes this program can help the country improve its performance in international tiffs like the Southeast Asian Games, Asian Games, and ultimately, the Olympics.
Right now, the Philippines is home to world champions in boxing, bowling, swimming, jiu jitsu, shooting, wushu, among others.
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