TARLAC, Philippines – Pinangunahan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang pag-inspkesyon sa state-of-the-art National Academy of Sports (NAS) facilities sa New Clark City Sports Complex, Capas, Tarlac.
Tanda ito ng mahalagang yugto para sa Philippine sports development.
Kasama ng Pangulo si Education Secretary Sonny Angara sa pag-inspeksyon, kung saan binigyang diin ng mga pasilidad ang commitment ng administrasyon na suportahan ang mga kabataang Filipino student-athletes sa pamamagitan ng world-class training venues at cutting-edge academic infrastructure.
Nakasalamuha naman ng Pangulo ang mga kabataang atleta mula sa iba’t ibang isport sa kanyang pag-inspeksyo sa mga pasilidad.
“We are immensely proud to see how this institution has grown into a premier hub that bridges elite athletic training and quality academic education for our youth. Under the leadership of President Marcos, we will continue to enhance these spaces to produce champions who will proudly represent the Philippines on the global stage,” ang sinabi ni Angara.
“It is a big honor and privilege for our student learners to have a chance to meet His Excellency, President Ferdinand Marcos. Batid namin kung gaano kalaki ang pagpapahalaga at suporta na binibigay ni Pangulong Marcos para sa ating mga pambansang atleta at mga kabataang nasa larangan ng sports,” ang sinabi naman ni Associate Professor Francis Carlos Diaz, NAS Executive Director.
Sa kabilang dako, itinatag ang National Academy of Sports (NAS) sa ilalim ng Republic Act No. 11470 para i- institutionalize ang isang pangunahing pang-edukasyon at athletic pathway para sa mga ‘gifted young Filipino.’
“The visit highlights the administration’s aggressive push to modernize grassroots sports infrastructure and showcases how the academy’s holistic support system is already producing champion-caliber results,” ayon sa DepEd.
Makikita sa data na nagbigay ng subsidiya ang pasilidad sa isang learner population na 246 elite student-athletes para sa School Year 2026–2027, na may core disciplines na espesyalita sa pagsasanay sa pitong foundational sports gaya ng aquatics, athletics, badminton, gymnastics, judo, table tennis, at taekwondo.
Sa pag-iikot, ininspeksyon ng mga opisyal ang ganap na operational na Phase 1 buildings, kung saan matatagpuan ang Academic and Administration Building at isang highly equipped na Multi-Sports Gymnasium.
Nirepaso rin ng mga ito ang Phase 2 developments, kasalukuyang nasa 98%, nagattampok sa modernong Gymnastics Hall, isang Sports Performance Building, at komprehensibong staff at student residences.
Para sa 2026–2027 School Year, nakahanda ang akademya na suportahan ang 246 student-athletes na maging dalubhasa sa foundational sports gaya ng aquatics, athletics, badminton, gymnastics, judo, table tennis, at taekwondo.
Ang NAS program offers ay nag-aalok ng holistic support system, nagbibigay sa mga mag-aaral ng 24/7 care, dormitory housing, full daily meals at snacks, strength at conditioning support, at monthly personal allowance na P3,000.
“To maintain this intensive environment, the NAS workforce includes 174 dedicated personnel, including full-time faculty, program heads, and specialized coaches. This investment has already yielded results, with NAS athletes securing 1,029 medals in national and international competitions in 2025,’ ayon sa ulat.
“Most recently, the academy hauled in 26 medals—including 10 gold, 5 silver, and 11 bronze—during the 2026 Palarong Pambansa, demonstrating the rapid growth and elite standard of its sports program,” ayon pa rin sa ulat.
Samantala, kapuwa naman matatag ang Department of Education at NAS sa kanilangn shared mission na pag-develop sa world-class student-athletes habang pinangangalagaan ang future leaders ng bansa. (KRIS JOSE)
