EQUIPMENT requests totaling P3.833 million has been approved for three national sports associations that are sending athletes to the Southeast Asian Games.
SEA Games task force member Tom Carrasco said this after assisting officials of indoor hockey, petanque and lawn bowls get the green light in their procurements.
“The kinks have been ironed out. They will get their equipment needs,” said Carrasco following a meeting with Philippine Sports Commission Chairman William “Butch” Ramirez.
Carrasco said there were delays in the procurement for the three disciplines.
The PSC asked NSAs to submit a new request before the new deadline last June 2.
But the three sports bodies were not able to comply after sending an earlier request.
In all, the agency has approved P86,777, 500 to fund the 700-strong delegation to the Southeast Asian Games in Malaysia this August.
The approved amount covers airfare, accommodation, uniforms and allowances of the contingent.
A big chunk of the budget is earmarked for the billeting of the national team.
The government sports agency also took the tab for the national team’s training camps and competitions here and abroad.
An estimated 661 athletes and coaches will carry the country’s flag when they vie for gold in 38 sports in the said event.