PH athletes call for more facilities, 'core teams,' stable allowances

THE need for more sports facilities, “core teams” and stable allowances were among the main concerns raised by Filipino athletes before the Senate on Thursday during the finance committee hearing on the proposed P245.3 million budget for the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC).

Philippine athletes who participated in the 2018 Asian Games, led by gold medalists Hidilyn Diaz and Margielyn Didal, were given a chance by Sen. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, chairman of the finance subcommittee C, to air their concerns and suggestions on how to help improve Philippines sports and the performance of the athletes.