Honasan vows Magna Carta for sports

By June Navarro
Inquirer

MANILA, Philippines–Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan Wednesday vowed to propose a “Magna Carta” for sports, an encompassing law which aims to cover all areas pertaining to the welfare of national athletes and the development of sports in the country.

Speaking before athletes and sports officials Wednesday at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila, Honasan said the Magna Carta for sports could readily address critical issues on budget allocation and the continuity of programs.

“These are two vital issues crucial to the development of sports,” said Honasan, chair of the Senate committee on sports.

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