Lapus defends boxing, nixes Joson bill
EDUCATION Secretary Jesli Lapus disagreed with Nueva Ecija Rep. Edno Joson’s proposal outlawing boxing saying it is one of the aged-old sports where the Philippines has gained international recognition.
Lapuz said it is in boxing that Filipinos exceland has brought global recognition to the country’s athletes. He also pointed out the sport is included in the annual Palarong Pambansa to be held in Puerto Princesa, Palawan on April 20 to 26.
“It is through boxing that the Philippines produced the likes of WBC featherweight champion Manny Pacquio. How else do we develop world class athletes if not from the youth?” Lapus said.
Earlier, Joson filed HB 3743 banning “violent sports,” like boxing, saying it is a dangerous sport whose basic intent is to inflict physical injury on one’s opponent.
“Boxing is an Olympic sport and has been and still is RP’s best bet for medals. It is included in Palarong Pambansa, except in the elementary level,” Lapus said.
He sited Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines president Gov. Raul Daza and congressman Monico Puentebella as lead advocates for the promotion of youth boxing.
Joson cited studies showing boxing contests that resulted in permanent damage to the sight and hearing loss and in some cases even death.
EDUCATION Secretary Jesli Lapus disagreed with Nueva Ecija Rep. Edno Joson’s proposal outlawing boxing saying it is one of the aged-old sports where the Philippines has gained international recognition.
Lapuz said it is in boxing that Filipinos exceland has brought global recognition to the country’s athletes. He also pointed out the sport is included in the annual Palarong Pambansa to be held in Puerto Princesa, Palawan on April 20 to 26.
“It is through boxing that the Philippines produced the likes of WBC featherweight champion Manny Pacquio. How else do we develop world class athletes if not from the youth?” Lapus said.
Earlier, Joson filed HB 3743 banning “violent sports,” like boxing, saying it is a dangerous sport whose basic intent is to inflict physical injury on one’s opponent.
“Boxing is an Olympic sport and has been and still is RP’s best bet for medals. It is included in Palarong Pambansa, except in the elementary level,” Lapus said.
He sited Amateur Boxing Association of the Philippines president Gov. Raul Daza and congressman Monico Puentebella as lead advocates for the promotion of youth boxing.
Joson cited studies showing boxing contests that resulted in permanent damage to the sight and hearing loss and in some cases even death.
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