Talisay City seeks Capitol aid for sports programs

CEBU, Philippines - Talisay City Councilor Danilo Caballero is asking financial assistance from Cebu provincial government intended for the city's sports commission.

Caballero, co-chairman of the City Sports Commission, is asking P300,000 each from Governor Hilario Davide III and Vice Governor Agnes Magpale and P200,000 each from Board Members Raul Alcoseba and Julian Daan.

According to Caballero, the financial assistance is intended for the conduct of a summer workshop and other sports-related activities for the whole year round.

Caballero said the allocated funds for the City of Talisay Sports Commission for the year 2015 is minimal and will not be sufficient to effectively implement its programs. The sports commission has received an appropriation of P4.5 million this year.

"The objective of the City of Talisay Sports Commission, as provided also in the aforecited ordinance, is to create, promote and implement the city’s sports developmental programs and enhance the well-being of its constituents," Caballero said.

The City of Talisay Sports Commission was created and established under the Office of the City Mayor to realize the policy mandated in second SP Ordinance Number 2005-09, which aims to promote physical education, encourage and sustain the development of sports in the city to foster physical fitness, self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry. — Garry B. Lao (FREEMAN)