00:00The Philippine Sports Commission and the City Government of Baguio have formally sealed a landmark partnership
00:06to establish the Regional Training Center for the Cordilleras,
00:10strengthening the country's long-term commitment to athlete development and regional sports excellence.
00:16The collaboration was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement
00:20between PSC Chairman Patrick C. Gregorio and Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Benji Magalong
00:26together with other PSC commissioners, underscoring a shared vision of creating a safe, inclusive,
00:33and world-class training environment for Filipino athletes.
00:37Under the agreement, the Regional Training Center will serve as a comprehensive hub
00:41for athletes, coaches, and national sports associations.
00:45Planned facilities include modern training areas, session and meeting halls,
00:50athlete dormitories, essential utilities, and enhanced security,
00:54designed to support both high-performance and developmental sports programs.
00:59At the heart of the initiative is the development and rehabilitation of the historic Baguio Athletic Bowl,
01:05a cultural and sporting landmark in the city.
01:09Once upgraded, the facility is expected to become a premier venue for elite training,
01:14grassroots sports programs, and community engagement,
01:17benefiting not only Baguio City, but the entire Cordillera region.
01:22Officials emphasize that the project aligns with broader national goals
01:26of decentralizing sports development and ensuring that regional athletes
01:30have access to quality infrastructure without needing to relocate to Metro Manila.
01:36With the establishment of the Cordillera Regional Training Center,
01:40Baguio City reinforces its role as a key player in national sports development.
01:45With the
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