A MULTI-SPECIALTY sports center is set to rise inside Camp John Hay in Baguio City under a landmark agreement reached by the Philippine Sports Commission and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority.
PSC chairman Patrick 'Pato' Gregorio and BCDA president and CEO Engr. Joshua Bingcang sealed the deal for the construction of a P500-million facility that will serve as a world-class training hub for both elite and aspiring athletes.
READ Preparations begin for WTA 125 tennis event in Manila
Both sides said construction will begin early next year.
“This project with the PSC supports our vision for Camp John Hay as a place where tourism, sports, and community growth move together. The center will give athletes structured, science-based, and accessible training," said Bingcang.
It will also bring jobs, strengthen local businesses, and provide a strong push for youth development,” he added.
Once completed, Gregorio and Bingcang envision the sports center to give athletes from various sports access to structured, science-based training. Gregorio also wants a facility that can host future training camps of Gilas Pilipinas and other national teams.
“The collaboration between BCDA and PSC is unprecedented. This is the best example of government collaboration," said Gregorio. Pag nagtulungan at nag sama-sama ang mga ahensya ng gobyerno para sa sports development, ito ay kahanga-hanga."
"Let me thank BCDA CEO Jake Bingcang and the BCDA board headed by chairman Larry Paredes for this collaboration. Thank you for believing in the programs of PSC. Thank you for helping us inspire the youth," Gregorio added.
Get more of the latest sports news & updates on SPIN.ph
NOTICE ON UNAUTHORIZED AND UNLAWFUL USE, PUBLICATION, AND/OR DISSEMINATION OF SPIN.PH CONTENT: Please be notified that any unauthorized and unlawful use, publication, and/or dissemination of Spin.ph’s content and/or materials is a direct violation of its legal and exclusive rights to the same, and shall be subject to appropriate legal action/s.
