The proposed budget of the Philippine Sports Commission for 2021 was approved on committee level of the Senate in a virtual hearing presided over by Chairperson of the Committee on Sports, Senator Bong Go.
In his opening statement, Go congratulated the PSC after Team Philippines won the overall championship in last year’s SEA Games held in the country.
“We ended 2019 on a high note because of that monumental win. Thanks to you and our national team,” said Go, referring to PSC officials.
Other members of the committee were Senators Imee Marcos and Nancy Binay.
The PSC was represented by Chairman Butch Ramirez and Commissioner Ramon Fernandez, with Acting Executive Director Atty. Guillermo Iroy presenting the breakdown of the proposal.
PSC said the proposed budget of P207 million has already gone through study and approval of the Department of Budget Management.
Expenses for preparations and participation for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam amounting 250 Million, along with budgets for the Paralympics, Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, Asian Youth Games and the Asian Beach Games were sought in a separate proposal.
Go committed to find ways to help the agency in its work for the national team. He also expressed his elation over the developments with regards to the establishment of the National Academy of Sports.
