Congress trifocalized education in the 1990s: DepEd for basic education, CHED for higher education and TESDA for technical and vocational education. However, all these initiatives need continuous funding to achieve their impact across all higher education institutions. Without visionary leaders in higher education who understand that sports are integral to education, sustainability will remain an elusive goal. Higher education institutions have experts in research, sports science, psychology, nutrition, physiotherapy and human kinetics – fields that could significantly enhance athlete development in the country. The creation of a National Tertiary Games, as proposed by Sen. Bong Go through Senate Bill 678, is a positive step forward.

Source: Philippine Star December 26, 2025 16:39 UTC