THE UNIVERSITY of the Philippines will establish a new training center this year for athletes to hone their skills and pursue excellence in sports.

Officials of the school and the Department of Public Works and Highways attended the inauguration of the UP Varsity Training Center.

UP President Danilo Concepcion, UP Diliman Chancellor Fidel Nemenzo, UP President-elect Angelo Jimenez, UP Fighting Maroons manager Agaton Uvero, Department of Public Works and Highways-National Capital Region Assistant Regional Director Juby Cordon and UP College of Human Kinetics Dean Francis Diaz delivered messages of support for the student-athletes during the event.

Construction of phase one of the training facility started in July 2019. Phase 3 of the project is expected to be finished in April 2023.

The government allotted P130 million for the project, which was supported by Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero and former DPWH secretary Mark Villar.

The center is located at the UP CHK grounds at E. Jacinto Street corner Magsaysay Avenue in UP Diliman campus.