Ilocos Norte gets P100-M sports institute grant

THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has awarded the Ilocos Norte provincial government a P100-million grant for the development of a sports institute and research facility.

The grant will partially fund the Ilocos Norte Sports Institute and Research (INSPIRE) Training Development Center and Dormitory, a flagship project costing P400 million.

“This project will not only uplift our athletes but will also inspire future generations and strengthen Ilocos Norte’s capacity to craft sustainable world-class sports programs,” PAGCOR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Alejandro H. Tengco said in a statement on Monday.

The project also aims to help discover homegrown athletic talent and advance sports development in the Ilocos region. — CAT