The Philippine Sports Commission received commendation from lawmakers for the historic achievements of Filipino athletes this year, highlighted by the country's best-ever Olympic finish at the Paris 2024 Olympics, earning two gold and two bronze medals.  

This recognition came after the PSC’s budget passed the Senate plenary level, where the Committee on Sports and Health Chairperson Sen. Christopher Lawrence ‘Bong’ Go enumerated the ongoing and upcoming infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing the welfare of athletes and supporting their participation in major international competitions next year. 

“We wish you all the best! Congratulations, Chairman Bachmann, sa time mo ‘yung mga medals natin sa Olympics. I hope that it has been the fruit of all well-planned sports development program,” Sen. Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III, who interpellated on the PSC budget hearing, said. 

Among the key infrastructure projects to be prioritized by the PSC are improvements to the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex (RMSC) in Manila, the PhilSports Complex in Pasig City, and the Teachers’ Camp in Baguio City.  

Notable projects include the construction of a seven-story athletes’ dormitory, which held its groundbreaking last September, thanks to the efforts of Sen. Pia Cayetano.  

Other planned developments include the construction of a 12-story multi-purpose facility, the rehabilitation of the Rizal Memorial Baseball Field to meet international standards, and the renovation of the PSC Administrative Building at the RMSC. 

As the sports agency continues to modernize and develop high-quality facilities, addressing the welfare of athletes at all levels—from grassroots to elite—remains to be among the top priorities for the PSC.  

This commitment goes beyond financial support, focusing on enhancing meal and catering services, as well as improving nutritional aspects to optimize athletic performance. 

Also emphasized were the upcoming programs, including the Philippine National Games and key international competitions where the Philippines will participate, such as the Southeast Asian Games, Asian Indoor Martial Arts Games, Asian Winter Games, and the Asian Youth Para Games, among others.  

Bachmann expressed his gratitude for the ongoing support and assured that the allocated budget would be distributed effectively to prioritize the needs of stakeholders, with the goal of sustaining the current success of Philippine sports. 

“We envision long-term benefits for all athletes and sports stakeholders through every program we implement. Our athletes should be able to focus solely on their strategies when they compete. This is a crucial step in maintaining the Philippines’ stature in the international sporting community. Thank you to everyone for your continued support,” Bachmann said.