The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have solidified their commitment to improving national sports infrastructure through the signing of separate agreements for major upgrades to the PhilSports Complex in Pasig City and the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex (RMSC) in Manila.
The agreements, signed at the RMSC’s Conference Room, were spearheaded by PSC Chairman Richard Bachmann, Executive Director Paulo Francisco Tatad, and Accounting Division Chief Atty. Erik Jean Mayores. Representing DPWH were Regional Director Engr. Loreta M. Malaluan, District Engineer Aristotle B. Ramos, OIC Engr. Manny B. Bulasan, and OIC Assistant District Engineer Brian B. Briones.
![PSC and DPWH - NCR signed the memorandum of agreement at the RMSC's Conference Room. The officials attended from the both parties were (L-R) PSC Engineering and Maintenance Office Head Engr. Maria Victoria T. Moya, Sports Facilities Division Acting Chief Julia G. Llanto, Executive Director Paulo Francisco C. Tatad, Accounting Division Chief Atty. Erik Jean Mayores, Chairman Richard E. Bachmann, DPWH - NRC Regional Director Engr. Loreta M. Malaluan, DPWH - SMDE OIC Engr. Manny B. Bulasan, MM1DEO Asst. District Engineer Engr. Lamberto C. De Leon, and DPWH - SMDE OIC Asst. District Engineer Engr. Brian B. Briones. [PCO photo]](http://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/0Q6A2773-scaled.jpg)
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Upgrades for National Athletes’ Comfort and Safety
One of the highlights of the agreement includes the enhancement of dormitory facilities at the PhilSports Complex, which serves as a training hub for numerous national athletes. This is in line with the ongoing construction of a seven-story athletes’ dormitory at RMSC, which broke ground last September.
“We always want to give what is best when it comes to the primary needs of the athletes. This is one of the significant steps to ensure that they remain safe and at peace, day in or day out of their training sessions on a long-term basis,” Chairman Bachmann said during the signing ceremony.
RMSC: Transforming Into a World-Class Sports Hub
At the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, several key upgrades are already in progress:
- Baseball Stadium Retrofitting: Aiming to meet international standards, the upgrades include the installation of a covered roofing, a revamped grandstand for spectators, a high-resolution LED scoreboard, protective netting, and stainless-steel railings with glass.
- Multi-Purpose Facility: A 12-story facility adjacent to the Ninoy Aquino Stadium will feature a modernized bowling alley.
- Philippine Sports Museum Redevelopment: This upgrade will spotlight the nation’s rich sports history.
- Administrative Building Rehabilitation: A more efficient facility for sports agency operations.
These projects are envisioned to provide state-of-the-art amenities for both athletes and audiences, cementing RMSC’s status as a top-tier sports venue in the country.
Commitment to Collaboration
PSC Chairman Bachmann emphasized the importance of partnerships in achieving these ambitious goals:
“I’d like to thank DPWH for partnering with us. And I’m sure ‘pag tapos na [ang projects], all the athletes and NSAs [National Sports Associations] will be actually happy,” he said.
The partnership underscores the shared vision of the PSC and DPWH to elevate Philippine sports to new heights, ensuring the well-being and success of Filipino athletes for years to come.
