Social Sector: Sports and Recreation

The information contained in this article were based on the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) of Rosario, Batangas for the planning period 2000-2010 and were current in 1999 except in places where updates were duly noted.

THIS SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE reports about three major sectors including the Social Sector, the Economic Sector and Infrastructure and Utilities Sector. The Social Sector consists of the following sub-sectors: housing, health, education, protective services, social welfare services, and sports and recreation. This article covers the Sports and Recreation Sub-Sector.

EXISTING SITUATION
The promotion of sports and recreation is also the primary concern of the Local Government Unit of Rosario. It is through this sector that the citizenry particularly the youth can spend their leisure hours in wholesome and healthful activities in the community.

Within the municipality there are different types of existing recreational facilities. There are 47 basketball courts of which 36 are public and 11 are private; 5 volleyball courts; and 2 private tennis courts. Other facilities available are 4 swimming pools, 3 billiard halls, a cockpit arena, a movie house, racing circuit, track and field, Municipal Park and playground and a municipal library.

The Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) has been actively organizing either basketball and volleyball tournaments in the barangays. The Municipal SK Federation President in coordination with the Municipal Government has been organizing inter-barangay basketball tournaments that greatly encouraged the participation of most barangay constituents.

The Municipal Women’s Council is also taking part in encouraging sports activities for women by sponsoring inter-barangay volleyball tournament. Other activities include sack and ball relay, tug of war and obstacle race.

The Batangas Racing Circuit located in Barangay Maligaya provides alternative venue to sports enthusiasts by featuring car racing and motocross. It served as one distinguishing feature of the municipality being attended by people from neighboring municipalities and participated by racers from Metro Manila including famous movie actors and actresses.

Inventory of Sports and Recreational Facilities by Type: Barangay, Location, Sports and Recreational Facilities, Lot Area/Size (sqm) and General Condition (1999)

1. Poblacion A in Villa Feliza Subdivision - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
2. Poblacion B in Don Antonio Luansing Memorial Plaza- 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
3. Poblacion B in Padre Vicente Garcia Memorial Academy - 1 volleyball court, 162 sqm, good
4. Poblacion B c/o Romulo de Castro - 1 billiard hall, good
5. Poblacion B in Bukal - 1 swimming pool, not functional
6. Poblacion C in Laurel Park - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
7. Poblacion C in Laurel Park - 1 park and playground, good
8. Poblacion C in Laurel Park - 1 public library, good
9. Poblacion C along Dr. Gualberto Avenue - 1 movie house, good
10. Poblacion E in St. Joseph Institute - 1 volleyball court, 162sqm, good
11. Poblacion E in St. Joseph Institute - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
12. Poblacion E c/o Caridad Reyes - 1 billiard hall, good
13. Alupay in Sto. Rosario Academy - 1 volleyball court, 162sqm, good
14. Alupay in Sto. Rosario Academy - 1 basketball court 364 m2 good
15. Bagong Pook in Bagong Pook - 1 basketball court, 364 sqm, good
16. Bagong Pook in John's Farm - 1 tennis court, 260.76sqm, good
17. Bagong Pook in John's Farm - 1 swimming pool, good
18. Balibago in Balibago - 1, basketball court, 364sqm, good
19. Baybayin in Baybayin - 2 basketball courts, 728sqm, good
20. Baybayin in TPJ Resort - 1 swimming pool, good
21. Bayawang in Bayawang - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
22. Bulihan in Bulihan - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
23. Cahigam in Cahigam - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
24. Colongan in Colongan - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
25. Itlugan in Itlugan - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
26. Leviste in Leviste - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
27. Lumbangan in Lumbangan - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
28. Maalas-as in Maalas-as - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
29. Mabato in Mabato - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
30. Macalamcam A in Macalamcam A - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
31. Macalamcam B in Macalamcam B - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
32. Malaya in Malaya - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
33. Maligaya in Maligaya - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
34. Maligaya in Maligaya - Batangas Racing Circuit/1 race track/circuit, 179,062sqm, good
35. Marilag in Marilag - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
36. Masaya in Masaya - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
37. Masaya in Masaya - 1 volleyball court, 162sqm, good
38. Mavalor in Mavalor - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
39. Mayuro in Mayuro National High School - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
40. Namuco in Namuco - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
41. Namunga Namunga - 2 basketball courts, 728sqm, good
42. Namunga in Tan Ville Garden Resort - 1 swimming pool, good
43. Namunga c/o Gloria Gutierrez - 1 billiard hall, good
44. Nazi in Nazi - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
45. Natu in Natu - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
46. Palakpak in Palakpak - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
47. Pinagsibaan in Pinagsibaan - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
48. Puting Kahoy in Puting Kahoy - 1 basketball court 364sqm, good
49. Quilib in Quilib - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
50. Quilib Quilib - 1 volleyball court, 162sqm, good
51. Quilib in Tombol Hill Sports Complex - 1 cockpit arena, good
52. Salao in Salao - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
53. San Carlos in San Carlos - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
54. San Ignacio in San Ignacio - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
55. San Jose in San Jose - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
56. San Roque in San Roque - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
57. San Roque in Sto. Niño Formation & Science School - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
58. San Roque in PFM Agro-Industrial Development. Corp. - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
59. San Roque in PFM Agro-Industrial Development. Corp. - 1 tennis court, 260.76sqm, good
60. Timbugan in Timbugan - 1 basketball court, 364sqm, good
61. Timbugan in Timbugan National High School - 1 basketball court, 364 m2, good

DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
The population of Rosario is not wanting in terms of sports and recreation facilities. The most common of these are the basketball courts. The courts, however, can be multi-purpose and can be used for different activities other than basketball. Thus, the court can be reception halls, seminar venue, and other sports competition venue.

Continuous maintenance of the facilities can be programmed within the planning period. The present condition of these facilities if they are properly maintained can still be serviceable and operation even after ten years.

Sports and recreation management and administrative unit must be created within the municipal government. This is aimed at institutionalizing sports and recreation management in the municipality. This will give sports and recreations sector a permanent place in the governance of the municipality.


Reference
Municipal Land Use Committee and the Office of the Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator (June 2000), Comprehensive Land Use Plan of Rosario, Batangas for Planning Period: 2000-2010, Municipality of Rosario, Batangas, Philippines