The Romblon State University (RSU) and the Provincial Government of Romblon are working together to establish the Romblon Provincial Community Sports and Wellness Tourism Council, aiming to enhance various sports programs and promote sports tourism in the province.
During a multi-sectoral consultative and capacity-building workshop held at RSU, Romblon Governor Jose Riano expressed his full support for the initiative, committing 100% backing to strengthen sports and wellness activities in the province.
The program, named Multi-Sectoral Consultative and Capacity-Building Workshop on Community Sports and Wellness Program, is expected to receive funding from the P20 million Community Sports and Wellness Grant from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). This initiative seeks to promote community engagement, encourage healthy lifestyles, and position Romblon as a hub for sports tourism.
Governor Riano emphasized that the initiative marks a significant step toward building an inclusive and sustainable sports and wellness ecosystem that will benefit future generations. He also highlighted that the project aligns with his administration’s commitment to holistic development in Romblon.
“This landmark initiative represents a pivotal moment in our collective journey toward establishing a robust, inclusive, and sustainable sports and wellness ecosystem that will benefit generations to come. Ito ay allign sa programa ng inyong lingkod sa Provincial Government of Romblon,” ayon kay Riano.
If formed, the Sports and Wellness Tourism Council, led by the governor as the chairman, will focus on key areas such as institutional framework alignment, holistic athlete development, economic sustainability, resource mobilization, strategic program design, and sports tourism promotion.
As part of the initiative, the Community Outreach for Athletes and Character Enhancement through Sports is set to be launched at Romblon State University on February 20. Additionally, RSU will host SIKAR 2025, a triathlon and mountain bike race, on Saturday, February 22. SIKAR, which stands for Scenic Island Kilometers, Adventure in Romblon, aims to showcase the province’s breathtaking landscapes while promoting adventure sports and tourism.
