MANILA, July 14 -- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday doubled down on his administration's push to build Philippine sports from the ground up, inspecting the National Academy of Sports (NAS) in New Clark City as the government ramps up investments in training future champions.

Joined by Education Secretary Sonny Angara, Marcos toured the institution's academic, training and residential facilities, highlighting the government's continuing investment in grassroots sports development through integrated education and high-performance training.

Established under Republic Act 11470, the NAS serves as the country's premier institution for academically gifted student-athletes, combining quality education with specialized sports training ...