Continuing its partnership with Mindanao State University (MSU), the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is set to rehabilitate the university’s swimming pool this year, as part of the national government rehabilitation program for Marawi City.
PSC engineer Eduardo Clariza and architect Noel Elnar had already conducted initial inspection at the MSU Marawi campus early this week, and assessed the status of the swimming pool, which played host to several national competitions in the 1980s as well as other regional meets.
“The plan is to rehabilitate the facility to meet international standards for competition. A covered pool is being designed in consideration of the environment and cultural sensitivity of Islamic practices,” said Mr. Clariza.
The agency’s technical staff also inspected the newly rubberized MSU Track Oval, which was also refurbished with PSC support.
During the courtesy visit of the PSC experts to his office, MSU President Habib Macaayong expressed thanks and appreciation for the all-out support of the PSC and the national government to MSU and the people of Lanao,
The PSC is looking forward to the completion of the rehabilitation of both sports facilities this year, and its designation as a “Center for Sports for Peace and Development” in Mindanao.
Last September, the MSU Marawi Campus conferred Doctor of Humanities Honoris Causa to PSC Chairman William Ramirez for his contribution to the Mindanao Sports for Peace movement, during the university’s celebration of its 60th founding anniversary.