SENATORS have expressed their support for the 2022 budget allocation of the Philippine Sports Commission and called for higher allotment for the agency.
Sen. Joel Villanueva, who led the Senate committee on finance hearing, recognized the PSC for discovering champions and sports heroes at a time when the country needed hope and inspiration.
Senate Committee on Sports chair Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go said the budgetary support he pioneered and that senators supported bore fruit with the success of the Philippine delegation in the Tokyo Olympics.
“Investing in sports will not only allow our country to develop more world-class athletes who can bring pride, honor, and medals to our country, but will also help us in keeping our youth away from illegal drugs and other harmful vices,” he said.
Aside from Go, Majority Leader Sen. Miguel Zubiri and Senators Pia Cayetano and Francis Tolentino proposed to approve the budget for plenary presentation “with reservations to increase the budget of PSC as requested to ensure that the momentum for next year international competition will not be prejudiced or compromised.”
PSC Chairman Butch expressed his gratitude to the senators for their recognition of the vital role the PSC played in achieving the country’s historical triumph the Tokyo Olympics.
